Ugandan president won’t sign Anti-Homosexuality Bill if it’s ‘not right’

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has said he will not just sign the new Anti-Homosexuality Bill without checking it carefully, reports Gay Star News. The bill, passed by parliament in a shock move last week, no longer has the death penalty for gays, but does offer life in prison for repeat homosexuals. It also requires people…

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Nelson Mandela Memorial service: a ‘giant of history’ is laid to rest

SOUTH AFRICA – Nelson Mandela was lauded as a “giant of history” and “one of the greatest leaders of our time” as tens of thousands cheered and almost 100 world leaders paid tribute to the anti-apartheid icon at a memorial service today. President Barack Obama, addressing the 95,000 capacity crowd in the  First National Bank…

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It Gets Better Project launches campaign aimed at Russia’s LGBT youth (VIDEO)

http://youtu.be/7p6LvuwI7GQ LOS ANGELES — The It Gets Better Project (IGB) was founded in October 2010 by Dan Savage and Terry Miller with a YouTube video that ignited a global movement. The video’s message was simple: life does get better for LGBT youth. Three years later, IGB has launched a new video campaign in response to Russia’s discriminatory…

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David Alvarez secures Lori Saldaña’s endorsement in mayor’s race

SAN DIEGO – Democrat David Alvarez, San Diego City Councilmember and mayoral candidate, stood beside former Assemblymember Lori Saldaña today securing her endorsement for the San Diego mayor’s race. Saldaña, who is currently chair of the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club, endorsed Alvarez, citing his history of fighting for neighborhoods. “David’s commitment to…

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