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Ohio transgender woman Kassim Omar dies from 2022 shooting injuries

Omar had fled Somalia in search of a better life in the U.S. The shooting left her paralyzed.

Reading the Right: Swedish Crime, Pagan Gods, and Milo

We perused the far-right websites so you don't have to.

Kenya Sends Refugees Back to Camp Where They Faced Antigay Attacks

Armed police rounded up 76 refugees, including LGBTQ people and children, and returned them to the camp Wednesday.

Obama May Tread Carefully on Gay Rights in Africa

Advocates are hopeful the president will address rights for LGBT people when he visits three African nations later this week.

Megan Rapinoe Dedicates Her Women of the Year Honor to Trans People

"They offer us a full view of what it means to be a human in the world," Rapinoe said at the Time Women of the Year gala.

LGBT Activists Condemn Trump's 'Un-American' Immigration Ban

The president's executive orders that reject refugees and restrict immigration from predominantly Muslim nations are being called "a direct assault on America's most fundamental values."

Peter Thiel Defends Trump's Muslim Ban

Thiel serves as an adviser to the president. 

Gay Somali Teen Stoned to Death, Village Forced to Watch

A gay teen was stoned to death after pleading guilty to sodomy charges.

Far-Right Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Is 'Playing a Character,' Says Lawyer

The assertion about wingnut and Trump pal Jones comes in a custody battle with his ex-wife.

This King's Speech Makes Us Want to Move to Norway

"Norwegians are girls who love girls, boys who love boys, and girls and boys who love each other," said the 79-year-old king of Norway. 

Strike Two: Trump's Second Travel Ban Halted

A federal judge in Hawaii today blocked enforcement of the ban nationwide.

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Kenya's First Pride Is Greeted With Death Threats

Joy quickly turned to fear at the Kakuma Refugee Camp.

Report Ties Antigay Group VP to Pentagon Spy Ring

An investigative journalist says William 'Jerry' Boykin, vice president of the Family Research Council, used evangelical groups to cover espionage.

Make No Mistake: The New Travel Ban is Targeting LGBT People

Imagine being a lesbian in Syria or a trans person in Libya, and trying to escape to America. Then picture Donald Trump slamming the door in your face.

Democrats Push to Block Defense Funds to Uganda Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

Using the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act, two LGBTQ+ members of Congress have joined forces to hold up funds to the African country.

The Judge Who Tossed Trump's Latest Muslim Ban Saved LGBT Lives

People fleeing oppression should not be punished or made into scapegoats, writes Glenn Magpantay. It's time for Trump to give up on these discriminatory bans.

How U.S. Is Quietly Helping LGBT Refugees

Despite the lack of fanfare or a Rose Garden ceremony, the U.S. is now helping LGBT people fleeing persecution to bring their loved ones along. 

Gambia's Gay-hating Dictator Survives Coup Attempt

Discontent looms large in Gambia, a poor country with a president whose main goal has been eliminating LGBT people.

Archbishop of Canterbury to African Churches: Respect Gays

The Archbishop of Canterbury, spiritual head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, pleas for respect for LGBT people ahead of his African visit.