Revolution within the revolution: Vietnam, Cuba move toward LGBTQ equality
Each is a case of governments evolving together, inching toward their socialist aspirations where oppression is relegated to the past.
LGBTQ equality movement Pink Dot navigates conservatism in Singapore
In an authoritarian society, the activists behind Pink Dot walk a fine line.
Today in Pride Month history: Homosexuals in Holocaust first publicly recognized
In 1976, speakers at a public program in Hartford, Conn., told the history and paid homage to the homosexuals exterminated in the Nazi concentration and labor camps.
Ireland: gay marriage approved with a landslide yes
"The decision makes every citizen equal and will strengthen the institution of marriage for all existing and future marriages."
Ireland votes in landslide to approve gay marriage
Ireland's citizens have voted in a landslide to legalize gay marriage - a stunningly lopsided result that illustrates what Catholic leaders and rights activists alike called a "social revolution."
UN group condemns discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
The text condemns violence and discrimination based on gender identity and welcomes advances in the protection of those rights.
Equality victory, as India recognizes transgender rights
Landmark Supreme Court ruling allows people to identify themselves outside the traditional gender binary
Skater Boitano comes out, will represent U.S. at Olympics
Olympic figure skating champion Brian Boitano came out Thursday, two days after he was named to the U.S. delegation for Sochi along with openly gay athletes Billie Jean King and Caitlin Cahow.
Russian Communists must stand against LGBTQ persecution
We have a saying: "An injury to one is an injury to all." Diminishing the rights of gays and lesbians diminishes rights for all Russians and creates an anti-democratic mood.
Bill clears way for 2014 gay weddings in England
Legislation to legalize gay marriage finally cleared Parliament, paving the way for the first same-sex weddings in England and Wales next summer.
