Standing ovation for ‘Call Me Kuchu’
On her “O-blog-dee-o-blog-da” blog, Melanie Nathan describes the June 19 San Francisco premiere of the film “Call Me…
Uganda to ban 38 groups that promote gay rights
Uganda plans to ban 38 groups it accuses of promoting homosexuality in the guise of promoting gay rights,…
Uganda police raid LGBT rights workshop
Police raided an LGBT rights workshop today in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. Amnesty International reported in a press statement…
Uganda president: I’ll block ‘Kill the Gays’ bill
Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, says he will prevent that country’s proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill from becoming law. Museveni will…
U.S. group tackles anti-homosexuality laws in 76 countries
This column in the Orange County Register highlights the work of Spirit of 76 Worldwide in seeking to…
How dozens of pilgrims seek changes in anti-LGBT laws
Many intersecting pilgrimages in support of LGBT rights are the focus of today’s “RGOD2” column by The Rev.…
How to combat repression of LGBT people
In the video “2012 hours against hate” (1:52 minutes), the Rev. Canon Albert Ogle, president of the St.…
Ugandan clergy keep pushing anti-homosexuality bill, but …
Ugandan religious leaders have renewed their appeal to parliament to pass the so-called “Kill the Gays” bill that…
Seeking change for LGBTs in India, South Africa, Uganda
Here are links to noteworthy recent coverage of issues related to treatment of LGBT people in countries where…
Uganda official threatens planned interfaith conference
Ugandan ethics minister Simon Lokodo has threatened legal action against a proposed conference in Uganda at which religious…