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James Inhofe, anti-LGBTQ+ former Republican senator, dead at 89

Inhofe, a Republican from Oklahoma, was a homophobe, transphobe, and denier of climate change.

Right-wing group won't condemn Uganda's 'kill the gays' law, enraging queer Democrats

"When you’re given the opportunity to publicly oppose a law that permits the government to execute LGBTQI+ people just because of who they are, why wouldn’t you take it?" says Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan.

First Man Faces Death Penalty for 'Aggravated Homosexuality' in Uganda

Four others have been arrested under the new law passed in May.

Uganda's 'Kill the Gays' Bill Is Back

A Ugandan official says the abhorrent legislation is needed because of "recruitment by gay people."

Uganda Backtracks on Kill the Gays Bill

Reports from Uganda indicate that the administration wants to shelve the bill that would punish gay people with death in certain instances.

Canada Quietly Fights Uganda's 'Kill The Gays' Bill

Since November 2012, the Canadian government has given more than $200,000 to local African groups fighting to defeat Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill and support LGBT Ugandans.

Ugandan Parliament Reconvenes, With Lingering Kill The Gays Bill

The 'Kill The Gays' Bill is anything but dead as Uganda's parliament goes back to work.

Uganda's 'Kill the Gays' Bill Scheduled for Parliamentary Hearing

The Anti-Homosexuality Bill is scheduled to be debated in the Ugandan parliament before December 15.

Uganda Arrests 16 Suspected Gay Men Amid Talk of 'Kill the Gays' Bill

The men were forced to undergo anal exams, amounting to torture, LGBTQ rights activists said.

WATCH: Ugandan Lesbian Takes on 'Kill the Gays' Bill

A lesbian activist living in Uganda spoke out via Skype to tell the world what the country's proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill would mean for her, her partner, and her family and friends.

Ugandan Parliament Takes a Break But Could Soon Be Back At It

The Parliament will resume in January, when it could once again consider the "Anti-Homosexuality Bill"

WATCH: Uganda's Speaker Seeks Vote on 'Kill The Gays' Bill

Upon returning from an international conference, Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kagada, called for a parliamentary vote on the country's "Anti-Homosexuality Bill."

Republican Lawmaker Spoke in Support of Bill to Kill Gay People in Uganda: Report

U.S. GOP Rep. Tim Walberg told Ugandan political leaders to "stand firm" against international pressure during an October speech at an event that heard speakers call LGBTQ+ rights advocates "a force from the bottom of hell."

Ugandan LGBT Leader: 'Kill The Gays' Bill Could Soon Die

Frank Mugisha, executive director of Sexual Minorities Uganda, told reporters on a conference call that Uganda's parliament could close out its session tomorrow, without a vote on the controversial "Anti-Homosexuality Bill."