Two gay men publicly caned in Indonesia after being caught kissing
Two men were caned under Aceh's law prohibiting same-sex sexual relations even though they weren't caught having sex.
August 26, 2025
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From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality
Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.
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April 9, 2025
Iran Morality Official Suspended After Gay Sex Tape Leak
Reza Tsaghati had created a “Chastity and Hijab Workshop” in the country’s north.
July 31, 2023
Gay adult content creator USSRboy has been arrested in Russia
Authorities reportedly used his phone to entrap and harass other men who were looking to have sex with toher men.
June 7, 2024
Pope Francis's Stance on LGBTQ+ People Challenged by Group of Five Cardinals
The group's five doctrinal questions, or dubia, come ahead of a monthly meeting to chart the church’s future course.
October 2, 2023
Ugandan President to Sign 'Jail the Gays' Bill
Reports coming from Uganda indicate that President Yoweri Museveni is ready to sign the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Bill.
February 14, 2014
Gay and Bi Men in Northern Ireland Can Receive Pardons
Those convicted under now-defunct antisodomy laws can apply for pardons and have their criminal records cleared.
June 28, 2018
Trump Judicial Nominee: Marriage Equality Part of 'Assault on Nature'
The assault began with contraception, says federal court nominee Gordon Giampetro, who's made other anti-LGBT comments, along with racially incendiary statements.
February 15, 2018
Holding Hands Is an Act of Resistance for Same-Sex Couples
For LGBTQ+ people, displaying public affection is rarely a casual affair.
July 8, 2020
Ugandan Lesbian Evicted, Citing 'Jail the Gays' Law
In a handwritten note, the landlord admits that the tenant is a 'wonderful woman,' but says she is 'depraved' for being a lesbian.
March 5, 2014
26 'Gay' Men Arrested at Cairo Bathhouse Caged for Court Appearance
The men who were arrested December 2 appeared in court Sunday, weeping and asking for belief in their innocence.
December 24, 2014
India's Supreme Court Reinstates Sodomy Ban
The nation's highest court declared that sex acts between consenting adults of the same sex are once again illegal in India.
December 11, 2013
Gay Couple Hands Out Rainbow Masks on the Streets of Poland
A same-sex Polish pair took part in a charitable and courageous act during the pandemic.
April 20, 2020
The World's First Gay Prince on India's Colonial Hangover
Indian Crown Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil is dedicated to carrying on the legacy of Gandhi by fighting for truth, freedom, and LGBT equality.
May 7, 2014
Southern Baptist Slams Bushes for Witnessing Lesbian Wedding
The President of the Southern Baptists Theological Seminary says attending the same-sex wedding of a friend cannot be a 'neutral act.'
October 4, 2013
U.N. Steps Up Efforts Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence and Discrimination
The U.N. Human Rights Council condemned criminalization of same-sex sexual acts and diverse gender identities.
July 8, 2022
Panetta Announces Benefits for Same-Sex Military Partners
The Defense of Marriage Act still prevents some benefits from being extended to same-sex military families and couples.
February 11, 2013
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch: 'We Stand with You'
While not dismissing or confirming reports the Orlando gunman had engaged in same-sex relationships, the A.G. declared "this was clearly an act of terror and an act of hate."
June 21, 2016
RNC Endorses Antigay Discrimination Bill
The legislation, aimed at countering the Supreme Court's legalization of same-sex marriage, is called the First Amendment Defense Act.
August 18, 2015
Obamacare and Its Benefits for LGBT Families
The Affordable Care Act promises to help same-sex couples, single LGBT folks, and their children in a variety of ways.
October 7, 2013
Op-ed: How Resistance Will Change the South
The We Do Campaign is looking for a public official in the South who will issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple as an act of conscience.
September 9, 2013