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45% of the world doesn't think their country is a good place for gay and lesbian people

Just 39 percent of people from over 120 countries said that their area was a good place for gay and lesbian people.

Kazakhstan Politicians Call for DNA Testing to Identify Gays

Extreme conservatives in this Central Asian country believe "degeneratism" can be found in a gay person's DNA.

PHOTOS: 6 Kisses That Created a Stir

A poster depicting a fictional gay kiss between a 19th century composer and a beloved Russian poet has Kazakhstan up in arms, and filing lawsuits.

'Brokeback Mountain', other films listed by U.S. as human rights victims

Fictional gay cowboys and a faux reporter from Kazakhstan suffered human rights abuses in 2006 as crackdowns on flesh-and-blood victims were extended to the Internet, award-winning films, and noted plays worldwide, the State Department says.

30+ Pics of Gay and Bisexual Men of Elska Almaty

Come meet the men of Kazakhstan as they bare their bodies and souls.

22 gorgeous gay men from around the world to celebrate Elska's 9-year anniversary

For almost a decade, Elska Magazine has been showing us the fun, gay, and sexy side to some of the world's most underrated travel destinations.

Giuliani, With Pants Half-Down, Got Transphobic After 'Borat' Prank

Giuliani described Sacha Baron Cohen as wearing "a pink trangender outfit" in a controversial scene in the comedian's new film.

Op-ed: Global LGBT Rights a Patchwork of Equality and Persecution

This year saw some steps forward on global LGBT human rights, but many victories came in the form of harm reduction rather than 'clean' wins.

Will Olympic Committee's New Rules Influence Antigay Host Countries?

The International Olympic Committee voted in favor of 40 new rules, including one that protects people against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Will that help LGB athletes?

AIDS in Space

Virulent New Strain of HIV Discovered in Russia

There's a new strain of HIV that's rapidly infecting folks.

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Majority of People Globally Say Their City Is Good for Queer People: Poll

The statistic comes from a landmark survey by Gallup.

'Babel' leads Golden Globes with seven nods

The multinational ensemble drama Babel led Golden Globe contenders Thursday with seven nominations, including best dramatic picture and acting honors for Brad Pitt and Rinko Kikuchi.

Being Trans Officially Not a Mental Illness, World Health Group Says

The World Health Organization's governing body OK's the change in its diagnostic manual.

A Global Report Card on LGBTQ+ Rights for IDAHOBIT

From Brunei to Brazil, Budapest to Boise, LGBTQ+ people are fighting for their lives and dignity.

LGBTQ+ Iranians Are Suffering and Dying While the World Yawns

On Human Rights Day, turn your eyes towards the desperate LGBTQ+ situation in Iran.

Return to Uzbekistan Could Mean Death for Gay Reporter in Russia

Deportation of Khudoberdi Nurmatov, who writes under the pen name Ali Feruz, has been stayed for now, but his future is uncertain.