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Police raid multiple bars, detaining over 50 people in Russian anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown

Masked officers with machine guns forced patrons to the ground in Moscow and elsewhere.

Beijing LGBT Center Latest Victim of China's Anti-LGBTQ+ Crackdown

The group made the abrupt announcement on social media, then ceased all operations.

Gay Flight Attendant Kicked Out of Qatar Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Crackdown

Ahead of last year's World Cup, the Qatari government had promised a more accepting atmosphere, but deportee Gilbert Ignatius and others say the situation has actually worsened.

Gay Brothers Detained in Chechnya Go on Hunger Strike

The two fled the Russian region after its anti-LGBTQ crackdown but were arrested and sent back to face what local activists have called fabricated terrorism charges.

Tanzanian Refugee Details Horrors of Anti-LGBTQ Witch Hunt

He was attacked while visiting his father's grave in Dar es Salaam, where the governor has instituted an antigay purge.

Tanzanian Police Arrest Suspected Gay Men, Anal Exams May Be Next

The arrests came on the island of Zanzibar, although an anti-LGBTQ witch hunt was announced in another part of the nation.

Mike Pompeo Doesn't Deserve to Be Secretary of State

This homophobe, transphobe, and Islamophobe isn't fit to be America's top diplomat.

Chechen Crackdown Continues With Persecution of Gay Men's Families

Two gay brothers have been detained for a month on charges their family says are fabricated, and more than 20 of their relatives were interrogated by police this week.

Out Skater Brittany Bowe Serves as Team USA Flag Bearer

The speed skater and bronze medalist held the honor along with curler John Shuster. 

Australians Give an Overwhelming 'Yes' to Marriage Equality

A postal survey found 61.6 percent of respondents in favor, but now it's up to Parliament to vote on the issue.

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U.S. Citizens in Tanzania Cautioned in Wake of Anti-LGBTQ Witch Hunt

The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania warns citizens to be careful what they post online, given the crackdown announced by the governor of Dar es Salaam.

Tanzanian Anti-LGBTQ Witch Hunt Turns Up Names of 100 People to Arrest

Earlier this week, Gov. Paul Makonda of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania asked for citizens to report "homosexuals" and "homosexual behavior."

This president wants to kill all gay people by public stoning

The Burundi leader also had disparaging words for marriage equality.

Palestinian Authority Bans LGBTQ Group's Activities

The group, alQaws, vows to continue its activism anyway.

Women Being Sexually Assaulted in Chechnya's Anti-LGBTQ Purge

Women are being raped with "electric shock sticks," activists say.

Uganda Passes Law Criminalizing LGBTQ+ Identities

Same-sex relations are already illegal in the country.

TikTok Bans Conversion Therapy and White Supremacist Content

The platform announced an update to how it will enforce its community guidelines against anti-LGBTQ+ and other hateful content.

Russia Outlaws LGBTQ+ Rights Activism and Labels Organizations 'Extremist'

The move effectively eliminates LGBTQ+ support networks and signals a larger crackdown on the country's already vulnerable queer community.

Tanzanian Official Banned From U.S. for Antigay Witch Hunt

Paul Christian Makonda, the regional commissioner of Dar es Salaam, has been punished for the "targeting of marginalized individuals."

Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Way Up on Twitter Since Elon Musk's Takeover: Study

A new study found that since Elon Musk acquired the social media platform, use of the false and hateful 'groomer' slur has increased exponentially on Twitter.

Tampa Pride Cancels Event After Ron DeSantis Signs Anti-Drag Law

The Republican governor signed that bill along with three other anti-LGBTQ+ pieces of legislation on Wednesday.