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.
July 11, 2023
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Republicans Attempt to Hijack Defense Bill With Anti-Transgender Amendments
Far-right lawmakers want to use the bill to target access to abortion, gender-affirming care, and more in the military.
July 13, 2023
Ugandan Police Arrest Four People for 'Acts of Homosexuality'
The arrests come in a country with one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the world.
August 22, 2023
U.S. Ratchets Up Response to Uganda Antigay Law
The White House announced that the State Department will prevent some Ugandan officials from entering the U.S., and cut or redirect funds from Uganda's aid package.
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June 19, 2014
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act must be stopped. Now.
Even with certain restrictions against government leadership and international aid, more must be done to prevent Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ law and the harm it will inflict on queer people, writes the Williams Institute's Ari Shaw.
January 29, 2024
Op-ed: Protecting All Kids
The law that criminalizes LGBT propaganda is intended to protect youth from provocative messages. But LGBT kids here need protecting, too.
February 10, 2014
Will President Obama Insist on LGBT Rights in Africa?
Human Rights First and HRC are pushing hard for LGBT rights and equality to be on the table at Washington's historic U.S.-Africa Summit.
August 5, 2014
The State of LGBT Equality in Africa
Homophobia thrives in most countries in Africa, making the continent an oppressive place to live for countless LGBT people.
November 17, 2014
Gay Rights Finally Are Human Rights -- Here and Abroad
The fight with Russia over its antigay laws has illuminated the evolution of U.S. policy on equality.
August 26, 2013
Texas GOP Adopts 'Vile' 'Ex-Gay' Platform
The Texas Republican Party's official platform, adopted Saturday, endorses so-called reparative therapy and says family should not be 'redefined to include homosexual couples.'
June 9, 2014
Madam Secretary
"Gay rights are human rights." With that declaration -- and the team she has assembled at the State Department -- Hillary Rodham Clinton has elevated the dialogue on LGBT rights around the globe.
January 10, 2011
The Advocate Interview: Hillary Clinton
“I’m grateful to all of the advocates and families and friends who never stopped insisting that what’s right is right.”
July 25, 2016
PHOTOS: 'Thousands' of Gambians Attend Antigay Rally
Declaring that homosexuality is against Islam, supporters of Gambia's new 'jail-the-gays' law gathered en masse to celebrate legalized homophobia.
December 12, 2014
5 Big Takeaways From 'Creating Change' for The LGBT Movement
Daniel Villarreal was in Atlanta for Creating Change and brings back five things you should know.
January 27, 2013
9 Inspiring Women Backing LGBT Rights Around The World
For Saturday, International Women's Day, here's a look at some of the LGBT women and allies who are working to ensure equality around the globe.
March 7, 2014
The Year's Craziest Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories About LGBT People
While their views have less mainstream support than ever, the tinfoil hat types are still blaming us for tornadoes, disease, sexual assault, and well, pretty much everything bad.
December 23, 2014
12 Victims of Homophobia, Transphobia
While times are changing for LGBT people, we still face the threat of violence simply because of who we are. On International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, we remember some of the most high-profile victims of hate.
May 17, 2015
Phobie Awards: The 13 Worst People of the Year
Friday the 13th is upon us, in 2013. Let's review the year's 13 biggest homophobes with The Advocate's annual Phobie Awards.
December 13, 2013