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Global acceptance of LGBTs has increased around the world

Global acceptance of LGBTs has increased around the world

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Apr 25, 2018

Researchers at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law determined in three newly published reports that the average level of acceptance of LGBT people around the world has increased since 1980.

Trinidad and Tobago court strikes down anti-sodomy law

Trinidad and Tobago court strikes down anti-sodomy law

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Apr 18, 2018

The High Court of Trinidad and Tobago last week struck down a colonial-era anti-sodomy law.

Canada's LGBTQ2 specialist speaks in SF

Canada's LGBTQ2 specialist speaks in SF

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Apr 4, 2018

Canada's LGBTQ2 Specialist Randy Boissonnault spoke about his country's challenges at the recent Western Business Alliance LGBT Economic Summit in San Francisco.

Senate Dems Block Grenell Appointment

Senate Dems Block Grenell Appointment

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Mar 28, 2018

Republican efforts to approve President Donald Trump's gay ambassador to Germany suffered yet another setback last week when Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley blocked the move.

Putin easily wins re-election

Putin easily wins re-election

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Mar 21, 2018

As expected, Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged victorious in his re-election Sunday, winning nearly 77 percent of the vote.

Gay couples make history at 40th Sydney Mardi Gras

Gay couples make history at 40th Sydney Mardi Gras

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Mar 14, 2018

It was a long weekend of love and marriage at the recent 40th anniversary of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Australia.

Gay German diplomat settles into SF

Gay German diplomat settles into SF

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Mar 14, 2018

Sitting in his office overlooking San Francisco Bay, German Consul General of the Pacific Northwest Hans-Ulrich Suedbeck is casual and genuinely pleased to be in the city.

Ugandan gay activist visits SF

Ugandan gay activist visits SF

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Mar 14, 2018

A Ugandan gay activist visited San Francisco last week, in part, to raise awareness of the plight of LGBT people in his country, and to raise funds for All Out, an international LGBT rights group.

LGBT Dreamers left in limbo as bills fail in Senate

LGBT Dreamers left in limbo as bills fail in Senate

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Feb 21, 2018

A bipartisan immigration proposal failed in the Senate last week, as President Donald Trump's deadline to reform immigration, particularly the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, looms.

Bermuda becomes first country to repeal marriage equality

Bermuda becomes first country to repeal marriage equality

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Feb 14, 2018

In an unprecedented move, Bermuda became the first country in the world to repeal same-sex marriage.

Prominent Turkish LGBT activist released after arrest

Prominent Turkish LGBT activist released after arrest

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Feb 7, 2018

Ali Erol, an award-winning Turkish human rights activist and a founder of the Kaos GL Association, was arrested February 2 at his home in Ankara, and released February 6.

Jamaica blocks anti-gay preacher from entering country

Jamaica blocks anti-gay preacher from entering country

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Feb 1, 2018

The Jamaican government this week blocked an anti-gay preacher from entering the country on what he had called a "Mission Trip."

Bi-national same-sex couples fight for children's citizenship

Bi-national same-sex couples fight for children's citizenship

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jan 24, 2018

A Los Angeles bi-national gay couple are suing the U.S. State Department for denying one of their young twin sons citizenship.

Jamaica on alert for anti-gay pastor's visit

Jamaica on alert for anti-gay pastor's visit

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jan 17, 2018

Jamaican officials are facing international pressure to either block or monitor an anti-gay American pastor who plans to visit the Caribbean island country later this month.