Anti-LGBT forces wield 'traditional values' as a weapon
The concept of “traditional values” has been weaponized for use against LGBT people. “Through a persistent rhetoric, powerfully…
Moldova might adopt a ‘gay propaganda’ ban after all
Human Rights Watch issued this update on the latest proposal for a Russian-style “gay propaganda” law. HRW urged…
Violent homophobia plagues Russia and 5 neighbors
Homophobia, often violent, is a problem in Russia and five nearby countries that have enacted or considered imposing…
Putin pushes ‘Straight Pride’ as a geopolitical power play
Activist Kyle James Rohrich analyzes the geopolitical tactics behind Russian President Vladimir Putin’s so-called “straight pride” initiative. Excerpts…
Nigeria criticizes U.N. for seeking end to LGBTI repression
The hate-crime murders of thousands of LGBTI people worldwide aren’t enough to convince Nigerian officials or their anti-gay…
LGBT Christians keep the faith in Eastern Europe, Central Asia
LGBT Christians are keeping the faith in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, despite huge challenges in many countries.…
U.N. rights office rejects anti-gay laws of Russia, Moldova
The human rights office of the United Nations has urged Russia to repeal its ban on “gay propaganda,”…
‘Traditional values’ as a tool to deny rights to LGBTs
Traditions can create a sense of connectedness between the present and the past, but they can also be…
Efforts to ban ‘gay propaganda’ spread in Europe
Proposals to prohibit “gay propaganda” are spreading from St. Petersburg, Russia, which passed a law in early March…