Homophobia

A demonstrator holds a sign as people gather outside the European Union institutions to rally in solidarity with Poland's LGBT community, in Brussels, Aug. 19, 2020.

Polish activists fight against anti-LGBT movement

LGBTQ

Poland is considered the worst country in the European Union in terms of gay rights.

Three women sit around a laptop with background of colorful handprints

In Kenya, LGBTQ activists mobilize in support of historic court decision to decriminalize gay sex

LGBTQ

Military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy is history

Global Politics
The Beirut-based indie-rock band Mashrou' Leila.

A Beirut-based band that challenges homophobia

Arts
The World

Russian-style anti-gay legislation has inspired homophobic attacks in Kyrgyzstan

Justice
Nigerians are speculating that when President Muhammadu Buhari visits the White House on July 20th President Obama will try to persuade the African leader to repeal Nigeria's Same Sex Prohibition Law.

Nigerians fear Obama will push gay rights in the White House during meeting with nation’s new leader

Culture

The legalization of gay marriage in the US has sparked increased homophobia in Nigeria. Now fear is growing that Obama may bring up the issue during the Nigerian president’s trip to the White House later this month.

Gay rights activists march with a banner during a May Day rally in St. Petersburg. The banner reads, "Love is stronger than war!"

A gay Russian teen has been outed as he seeks asylum in the US

Global Politics

It’s tough being gay in Russia. That’s why an anonymous Russian exchange student sought asylum in the US on the basis of his sexual orientation. Though nobody was supposed to know about his application, an American official recently outed the teen in a piece for the New York Times.

Thousands of Jamaicans hold a demonstration against the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Half Way Tree, Kingston.

Jamaica’s anti-gay protesters are trying to duck the ‘homophobic’ label

Lifestyle & Belief

“Homophobia” is pejorative enough that even anti-gay activists in Jamaica are trying to avoid being labeled homophobes. But commentators on the island say they shouldn’t be able to dodge the term.”Homophobia” is pejorative enough that even anti-gay activists in Jamaica are trying to avoid being labeled homophobes. But commentators on the island say they shouldn’t be able to dodge the term.

The World

Pentagon paves way for ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal

Conflict & Justice

On Tuesday, the Pentagon’s top leaders said the 17-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” law, which prohibits gay and lesbian armed forces members from openly admitting their sexuality, would not pose a problem if scrapped. Todd Zwillich reports.

The World

Takeouts: repealing ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell;’ the French Open starts

Global Politics

Washington Takeout: Congress could vote to repeal ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ this week. Washington correspondent, Todd Zwillich explains why Congress and the Pentagon are butting heads about whether now is the right time to make this change. Sports Takeout: Venus Williams won her opening match in The French Open, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin recaps the first day’s […]