Human Rights

D.C. Council passes LGBT ‘cultural competency’ bill

D.C. Council passes LGBT ‘cultural competency’ bill https://t.co/yLv0WsMqM9 — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) February 4, 2016 GLAA is proud to have supported this bill.

Russia fines gay activist for giving advice to LGBTI teens

Russia fines gay activist for giving advice to #LGBTI teens on social media https://t.co/EoDscr6EMc pic.twitter.com/9XAuV9E8ne — Gay Star News (@gaystarnews) February 3, 2016

After 61 years, US Army vet kicked out for being gay gets honorable discharge

After 61 years, US Army vet kicked out for being gay gets honorable discharge https://t.co/9tbMu0lJNc @USArmy @DADT pic.twitter.com/qfqpr0newz — Gay Star News (@gaystarnews) February 2, 2016

A User's Guide to This Year's Transphobic Legislation

"A User's Guide to This Year's #Transphobic Legislation" https://t.co/E9BHjvwbGc By Alison Gill & @BrynnTannehill pic.twitter.com/U1SJ3ot2Bl — The Advocate (@TheAdvocateMag) February 2, 2016

Bolivian Feminists Revolt Against Christianity

Bolivia's leftist government claims to fight for the oppressed. Feminists aren't convinced https://t.co/Lb272yNLcl pic.twitter.com/dhrsjzO1Qi — The Economist (@TheEconomist) January 24, 2016 (Hat tip: Craig Howell)

Women in the World 2012: Meryl Streep’s Tribute to Hillary Clinton

From four years ago, an extraordinary and illuminating tribute to our former Secretary of State. You may learn things you didn’t know from this. And if you have bought into…

Since Mormon church enacted anti-gay policy, 32 young LGBTI people have killed themselves

Since Mormon church enacted anti-gay policy, 32 young LGBTI people have killed themselves https://t.co/xKUFz4skwF pic.twitter.com/YeCiWDpuL5 — Gay Star News (@gaystarnews) January 30, 2016

Russian lawyer accuses goat and tiger of breaking 'gay propaganda' law

Russian lawyer accuses goat and tiger of breaking 'gay propaganda' law https://t.co/GXSiDXrCBD #LGBTI pic.twitter.com/Efrk5RyIwB — Gay Star News (@gaystarnews) January 29, 2016 Not The Onion.

Former Australia PM to anti-gay group: Marriage must be kept 'undamaged'

Former #Australia PM to anti-gay group: Marriage must be kept 'undamaged' https://t.co/6FpCBMPzq0 #LGBTI pic.twitter.com/tbQZTa1gku — Gay Star News (@gaystarnews) January 29, 2016 Oh, so he’s opposed to adultery and divorce?…

New Taipei City to start registering gay couples next week

New Taipei City to start registering gay couples next week https://t.co/hkFEBrNwE5 #LGBTI #Taiwan pic.twitter.com/GBK8RbH8Ss — Gay Star News (@gaystarnews) January 29, 2016