Author: Melanie Nathan

NLGJA announces the recipients of its 2024 Excellence in Journalism Awards

July 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced the recipients of its 2024 Excellence in Journalism Awards and recognized exemplary work produced in 2023. The highest individual awards, Journalist of the Year and Sarah Pettit Memorial Award for the LGBTQ+ Journalist of the Year, have been awarded to Steven Romo and H.L. … More NLGJA announces the recipients of its 2024 Excellence in Journalism Awards

Queers for Palestine weaponized while Palestinian Hamas orders LGBTQ Kill List

July 22, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, July 22, 2024. While Pro Palestinian and Pro Hamas agitators, and organizations such as Jewish Voice for Peace, JVP, continued to enlist U.S. College students, promoting the notion that Israel’s only interest in providing same-sex and LGBTQI+ equality was to “PINK WASH” alleged human rights abuses, they succeeded in creating a climate … More Queers for Palestine weaponized while Palestinian Hamas orders LGBTQ Kill List

Trump’s Running Mate J.D. Vance ensures a Presidential Ticket for Killing LGBTQI Rights

July 21, 2024

The record of J.D. Vance, the looming Project 2025 , and Trump revenge, which fosters Heritage Foundation and Evangelical homophobia, yields the perfect storm – a symbiotic convergence of draconian ideals and agenda that will send all LGBTQI+ rights into the sewers! Lucy Middleton, writing for CONTEXT ask: What is Trump running mate J.D. Vance’s … More Trump’s Running Mate J.D. Vance ensures a Presidential Ticket for Killing LGBTQI Rights

WHAT I KNOW ABOUT TRUMP AND HIS DESIGN FOR AMERICA

July 19, 2024

PROJECT 2025 IS A PLAN TO GIVE MAGA EXTREMISTS CONTROL OVER YOUR LIFE. TRUMP WORLD IS ONE THAT CHRISTIAN NATIONALISTS MARRY TO NAZIESQUE EXTREMES. Donald Trump’s plans for a full government takeover have been exposed. His Project 2025 agenda would strip away our freedoms. It includes a plan hatched by people who used to work … More WHAT I KNOW ABOUT TRUMP AND HIS DESIGN FOR AMERICA

Nigerian Police Arrest Two Men In Sharia Law Gombe State for Homosexuality

July 18, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, 7/17/24 The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly engaging in homosexual acts in Kanbariki, Kumo Local Government Area of the stateSpokesperson of the Command ASP Buhari Abdullahi disclosed this to newsmen while parading the suspects, Hassan Abubakar, 25, and Jibrin Ibrahim, 22, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. According … More Nigerian Police Arrest Two Men In Sharia Law Gombe State for Homosexuality

Ghana Court Delays Decision in Challenges to Harsh anti-Homosexuality Law

July 17, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, July 17, 2024 Today, the Supreme Court of Ghana, led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, deferred decisions on two separate applications seeking to stop the transmission of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill from Parliament to the Presidency. Dr. Amanda Odoi and Richard Dela Sky filed these applications to prevent the bill from becoming law. … More Ghana Court Delays Decision in Challenges to Harsh anti-Homosexuality Law

Sierra Leone Abolishes Jury and Bashes Gays

July 14, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, July 14, 2024 Amidst the passage of Sierra Leon’s new controversial 2024 Criminal Procedure ACT that abolishes the jury system, the Speaker of the Sierra Leone Parliament, Honorable Segepon Solomon Thomas, firmly condemned same-sex marriage, informing Members of Parliament and citizens that such unions are not recognized in Sierra Leone. In his … More Sierra Leone Abolishes Jury and Bashes Gays

Ugandans Consolidate Appeal against the Anti-Homosexuality Act to Supreme Court amidst Many Fleeing

July 12, 2024

Advocates representing Ugandan LGBTQI+ and Human Rights interests have consolidated their  Supreme Court appeals after the Ugandan Court’s decision to uphold the vile and dangerous Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 (AHA), once dubbed The Kill the Gays Bill. Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) reports that as appeal has formally been lodged at the Supreme … More Ugandans Consolidate Appeal against the Anti-Homosexuality Act to Supreme Court amidst Many Fleeing

Burkina Faso adopts draft law to criminalize Homosexuality

July 11, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, July 11, 2024 Burkina Faso’s military junta has announced a ban on homosexual acts, making it the latest African state to crack down on same-sex relations. Homosexuality is heavily stigmatized and considered taboo in the conservative West African country, but it has never been previously outlawed. This is in keeping with the … More Burkina Faso adopts draft law to criminalize Homosexuality

Since passage of Anti LGBT Act Violence and Persecution on Rise in Uganda

July 11, 2024

AHRC Staff , July 11, 2024 KAMPALA- From Uganda, HRAPF reports each month on the state of persecution and violence against LGBTI Ugandans, following the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, otherwise known as “The Kill the gays Bill” . Here is the Report for June 2024: We handled a total of 81 cases in … More Since passage of Anti LGBT Act Violence and Persecution on Rise in Uganda

Nigeria Ratifies Samoa Agreement stirs Anti-LGBTQI+ Hostility

July 6, 2024

Nigeria Signs Samoa Agreement triggering Anti-LGBTQI+ Panic By Melanie Nathan, July 05, 2023 In recent years Africa has seen a trend to heighten anti-homosexuality legislation, especially in the East and West African regions, with only few countries decriminalizing, and those mostly in the Southern part of Africa. Nigeria has one of the worst anti-Homosexuality laws … More Nigeria Ratifies Samoa Agreement stirs Anti-LGBTQI+ Hostility

Malawi Court Rules in Favor of Anti Homosexuality Law

July 4, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, July 01, 2024. Malawi’s Constitutional Court has dismissed the case of two applicants who wanted it to legalize same-sex relationships. The judgment means homosexuality remains an offense in Malawi, punishable by a maximum prison sentence of 14 years. Malawi State lawyers welcomed the ruling while lawyers for the applicants expressed disappointment. Minority … More Malawi Court Rules in Favor of Anti Homosexuality Law

CAIR Crosses the Red Line against Mayor Karen Bass

June 29, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, June 29, 2024 CAIR, Council on American-Islamic Relations, has also drawn controversy for its stances on LGBTQ+ issues, including its opposition to pro-LGBTQ+ materials in public school classrooms. Damn I got sidetracked again! G-d forbid – right, especially when I had designated my limited hours this morning to preparation for an asylum … More CAIR Crosses the Red Line against Mayor Karen Bass

ALL OUT Petition climbs calling South Africa out for ignoring LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Africa

June 27, 2024

Please consider signing this critical African Human Rights Coalition petition on the ALL OUT PLATFORM, where many thanks are due:  The South African government’s silence in the face of escalating anti-LGBTQI+ violence and legislation in African countries contradicts its commitment to human rights. South Africa has a duty to its past and to its future … More ALL OUT Petition climbs calling South Africa out for ignoring LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Africa

Advisory LGBTQI+ Refugees face danger in Kenya during Riots

June 26, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, June 26, 2024. African Human Rights Coalition has addressed a warning to LGBTQI+ refugees in Kenya: Firstly we urge refugees to remain calm during this very dangerous period, as there are measures you can take to best protect yourselves. Stay away from Kenyan protests and below the warnings, see the CNN Report … More Advisory LGBTQI+ Refugees face danger in Kenya during Riots

A Deal with the Devil unfolds as UNHCR Spats with Rwanda impacting the Lives of LGBTQI+ Asylum Seekers

June 24, 2024

Amidst the UNHCR Spat, the UK Should not be sending LGBTQI+ Refugees to Rwanda at the very least, perhaps refoulement in and of itself in a deal with the devil? By Melanie Nathan, June 22, 2024. The British plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been mired in legal challenges. Lawyers representing the UN High … More A Deal with the Devil unfolds as UNHCR Spats with Rwanda impacting the Lives of LGBTQI+ Asylum Seekers

Celebration and Caution as Namibian High Court Strikes Down Law Criminalizing Homosexuality in Historic Ruling

June 21, 2024

by Melanie Nathan, June 21, 2024. A top Namibian court on Friday struck down the African country’s colonial-era laws outlawing homosexuality and effectively same-sex relationships, in a victory for the LGBTQ community. In this historic ruling the Namibian High Court of Windhoek has ruled that the law criminalizing sodomy is unconstitutional under the Constitution of … More Celebration and Caution as Namibian High Court Strikes Down Law Criminalizing Homosexuality in Historic Ruling

I ask Sinead MacLochlainn – What should I do if my Nurse is Antisemitic

May 27, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, May 27, 2024. I posted a picture comment and some verbiage about the seven young Israeli women who were  kidnapped by Palestinian Hamas terrorists from their military post on October 07, 2023. It was so hard to wrap my head around such barbarism, the 8 months of ongoing torture and pain, and … More I ask Sinead MacLochlainn – What should I do if my Nurse is Antisemitic

Symposium Monitoring and Combatting Antisemitism

May 24, 2024

Posted by Melanie Nathan, May 24, 2024 Office of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Hosts Symposium on Effective Action to Confront Online Antisemitism Reports as follows: On May 23, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt hosted a Symposium to Combat Online Antisemitism. The Symposium convened technology executives, … More Symposium Monitoring and Combatting Antisemitism

Famed Author Refuses Question on Israel – A Must Read

May 23, 2024

UK Publishing House ‘Caught with Pants Down’ while “Academics” made Fools  May 23, 2024. Dina Roubina, a Russian and Israeli writer, sent a response to the Pushkin House in London, inviting her to a conference but first asking her to clarify her position on Israel: Dear friends and colleagues: Recently, the Pushkin House in London, … More Famed Author Refuses Question on Israel – A Must Read

Anti LGBTQI Kenyan President Ruto White House State Visit

May 23, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, May 23, 2024, Virulent Human Rights abuser and Anti LGBT President RUTO from Kenya is at the White House today. He has received the usual stately greetings, as should any head of state. Yet, the United States and President Biden has the onerous burden of balancing global and U.S. security needs with … More Anti LGBTQI Kenyan President Ruto White House State Visit

Beit Kaplan Statement Supporting Pro-Israel Students who withdrew from Reconstructionist Rabbinical College:

May 19, 2024

Posted by Melanie Nathan, May 18, 2024. This is the Statement issued by Beit Kaplan supporting the pro-Israel students who recently withdrew from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College: We are a rabbinic partnership dedicated to advancing the ideas of Mordecai Kaplan and the historic Reconstructionist movement. We are deeply distressed by the revelations from former students … More Beit Kaplan Statement Supporting Pro-Israel Students who withdrew from Reconstructionist Rabbinical College:

Jewish Voices for Peace JVP does NOT Define, Represent or Speak for Jewish Students

May 8, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, May 08, 2024, “Do not be fooled by the misappropriation of  Jewish values, religion, culture or the pretense at asserting Jewish values. You cannot expound or purport to be following Jewish values when your work props up those who support and commit genocide against Jews!”   Jewish Voices for Peace do not represent … More Jewish Voices for Peace JVP does NOT Define, Represent or Speak for Jewish Students

An Open Letter to Student Protesters

April 28, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, April 28, 2024 My introduction to Rabbi Daniel Levin’s letter (below): As graduation and the end of this school year barrels toward us, American Jewish parents may find themselves in quandary. Their student children have been “got to” by the agenda-wielding anti-Zionists, anti-Israel BDS promotors, all of whom, knowingly or ignorantly, intent … More An Open Letter to Student Protesters

How Pro Palestinian Students Fail on Global Human Rights

April 27, 2024

During this time that pro Palestinian and pro Hamas students have taken over University campuses around the United States, spewing genocidal chants and signage, that in essence call for the eradication of Israel and Jews, while promoting violence against Jewish students,  a Columbia student was asked: – “Why has your pro-Palestinian student movement never given … More How Pro Palestinian Students Fail on Global Human Rights

Lesbian visibility Week is not Safe for All

April 26, 2024

This Lesbian Visibility Day, we shine a super-bright light on the importance of lesbian visibility and representation. Parts of the world seek to shame, control, criminalize and oppress lesbians. We believe that greater visibility, a celebration of our identity, and advocating for lesbian rights and safety, while increasing our spaces, will bring positive change. Not … More Lesbian visibility Week is not Safe for All

Campus Protests Reveal Jewish Voice for Peace Anti-Israel Mission Not So Peaceful

April 23, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, April 23, 2024 “Change course while you still have a good excuse – because after you read THIS there is NONE!”  REPORTER TALKING TO A STUDENT AT EMERSON COLLEGE in BOSTON: Reporter: People say these encampments and protests are anti- Jewish” Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Hamas Student answers: “NO! How can the encampments at … More Campus Protests Reveal Jewish Voice for Peace Anti-Israel Mission Not So Peaceful

U.S. State Dept Human Rights Report Confirms Kenya Fails and Abuses LGBTI Refugees and Asylum Seekers

April 22, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, April 22, 2024 The U.S. State Department Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor released its 2023 Human Rights report for all countries today, including the Kenyan Human rights report for 2023.. Last year African Human Rights Coalition (AHRC) reported that Kenya, despite its international commitment to the Refugee Convention, had defied … More U.S. State Dept Human Rights Report Confirms Kenya Fails and Abuses LGBTI Refugees and Asylum Seekers