Washington’s rejection of a routine Pride Month commemoration reflects the administration’s changing stance.
Tag: Homosexuality and Bisexuality
Warsaw Holds Gay Pride Parade Amid Fears and Threats in Poland
The largest pride parade in Central and Eastern Europe comes as a government campaign depicts the gay rights movement in Poland as a threat to families.
Five Arrested in London Bus Attack on Two Lesbians
The Metropolitan Police said five teenagers were arrested after two women reported being assaulted, harassed and robbed on a bus by men who had tried to make the couple kiss.
Gay Official Wins Court Battle for Spousal Benefits in Hong Kong
Though limited in its scope, the decision was celebrated by activists as an important victory for expanding rights to same-sex couples.
Overlooked No More: Alan Turing, Condemned Code Breaker and Computer Visionary
His ideas led to early versions of modern computing and helped win World War II. Yet he died as a criminal for his homosexuality.
Rodrigo Duterte Says He ‘Cured’ Himself From Being Gay
The Philippines president, in calling a political rival gay, said he used to be gay himself but was cured with the help of “beautiful women.”
Kenya’s High Court Upholds a Ban on Gay Sex
The ruling on laws that date from the British colonial era disappointed gay rights advocates in Africa, where anti-gay views remain common.
Sprinter Dutee Chand Becomes India’s First Openly Gay Athlete
Ms. Chand, a runner on India’s national track and field team with hyperandrogenism, had previously made headlines for fighting to compete against women.
Supporters Celebrate Taiwan’s Same-Sex Marriage Law
Taiwan’s legislature approved Asia’s first same-sex marriage law on Friday. Same-sex marriage supporters gathered outside Parliament in Taipei while the vote was in process.
Taiwan Legislature Approves Asia’s First Same-Sex Marriage Law
The vote came as tens of thousands of protesters filled Taipei’s streets while lawmakers faced a court-ordered deadline to act.