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Dominican Republic's high court to review laws banning gay sex among police and armed forces

The Dominican Republic does not ban same-sex conduct by private individuals.

58 Sizzling Photos of Pride in the Dominican Republic

The annual Caravan of Pride in Santo Domingo is a glittering, horn-honking bash. Then on to the concert!

29 Photos of an Exuberant Pride in the Dominican Republic

The annual Caravan of Pride in Santo Domingo is a glittering horn-honking bash.

Dominican Cardinal's Homophobia Underscores Need for Global Equality

A Catholic cardinal's antigay comments about the gay U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Wally Brewster, only goes to prove why it matters that LGBT diplomats live openly, says the U.S. State Department. 

U.S. Senator to Pope: Tell Cardinal to Quit Gay-Bashing

Staunch Catholic Sen. Dick Durbin is standing up for his friend, the out U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic.

Cardinal to Gay Ambassador: You're a Wife, So Go Do Housework

That's Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez's response to U.S. Ambassador James Brewster's critique of corruption in the island nation.

Boys Raised as Girls in the Dominican Republic

A new report brings to light a mystery found in a small community in the Dominican Republic, where some males are born looking like girls and only grow penises at puberty. 

Dominican Rep. Lets Gay Couple Wed But There's a Catch

Two men, one British and one Dominican, are the first same-sex couple to tie the knot in this religiously conservative Caribbean nation.

New Gay U.S. Ambassador Meets With Dominican President

James 'Wally' Brewster, a Chicago business executive and political activist, aims to strengthen U.S. ties with the Dominican.