Not yet signed the Ugandan President Juggles the Anti-Homosexuality Ball

February 23, 2014

By Melanie Nathan, February 23, 2014. The Anti-Homosexuality Bill passed the Ugandan parliament on December 20, 2013. Although the Washington Blade and others report that the Anti-Homosexuality Bill has been signed, sources from the State House in Uganda inform us is that it has yet to be signed by president Museveni. The Anti-Homosexuality Bill of … More Not yet signed the Ugandan President Juggles the Anti-Homosexuality Ball

Transgender Women Win Legal Document Case

February 23, 2014

Transgender Women Can Obtain Legal Documents to Match Who they Are, After First Being Denied Under North Carolina Law By Melanie Nathan, February 23, 2014. New York, NY February 23 2014- The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund today announced favorable decisions for two transgender women seeking name changes in North Carolina. Síle Kelleher and Hadassah … More Transgender Women Win Legal Document Case

Freedom for Russia & Ukraine D.C. Rally to End the Gulag Olympics & LGBT persecution.

February 22, 2014

By Cathy Kristofferson, February 22, 2014 Today in Washington, D.C. activists are protesting for “Freedom for Russia & Ukraine Rally and End the Gulag Olympics, End LGBT persecution.”  The action was called by Spectrum Human Rights Alliance to support Russian & Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom and human rights! This action is also … More Freedom for Russia & Ukraine D.C. Rally to End the Gulag Olympics & LGBT persecution.

San Francisco to Support Pussy Riot with Protest of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic

February 21, 2014

Gay Pussy Riot Vigil @ Russian Concert: March 3 in San Francisco Source:  Michael Petrelis, February 21, 2014 The St. Petersburg Philharmonic, under the direction of conductor Yuri Temirkanov, will be performing in San Francisco on March 3.   Gays Without Borders are organizing a solidarity vigil outside Davies Hall where they will be performing. Please mark … More San Francisco to Support Pussy Riot with Protest of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic

Overlooked Veterans will now be honored by President Obama

February 21, 2014

Things we love to hear about Melanie Nathan, Feb 21, 2014., President Obama will correct a historical act of discrimination next month when he awards the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest commendation for combat valor, to 19 Hispanic, Jewish and African-American veterans overlooked previously because of their racial or ethnic backgrounds. The unusual presentation … More Overlooked Veterans will now be honored by President Obama

While Museveni Signs Anti-Gay Bill he Provides Excuses to Obama

February 21, 2014

By Melanie Nathan, February 21, 2014, Reports have come in, which remain unverified, that President Yoweri Museveni has signed his assent to The Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda. The Bill, once referred to as The Kill the Gays Bill provides stringent prison sentences, of up to Life In prison, for so called aggravated homosexuality. It also … More While Museveni Signs Anti-Gay Bill he Provides Excuses to Obama

How will Airlines With Diversity Policies Continue to operate in anti-Gay Uganda and Nigeria

February 21, 2014

The Not so Friendly Ugandan and  Nigerian Skies and we still wait to hear from United and Delta By Melanie Nathan, January 20, 2014. Many corporations in the United States, some of which operate internationally, have established diversity policies, where they tout non discriminatory policies based on race, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disabilities. … More How will Airlines With Diversity Policies Continue to operate in anti-Gay Uganda and Nigeria

Activists ejected from Scott Lively anti-gay press conference

February 21, 2014

Gay Haters Propose the Mythological Homosexualization of America in Propaganda Presser By Cathy Kristofferson, February 21, 2014 UPDATE! Video of interruption linked below This morning, Scott Lively and Peter LaBarbera launched their new global hate group Coalition for Family Values at the National Press Club in D.C. The press conference was entitled ” New International … More Activists ejected from Scott Lively anti-gay press conference

London Rally Against Nigerian Anti-Gay Laws

February 21, 2014

By Melanie Nathan, February 22, 2014. Sixty people, most of them Africans, protested against Nigeria’s draconian new anti-gay law outside the Nigerian High Commission in London, yesterday. A letter of protest was handed in to the Nigerian High Commissioner. Protesters chanted: “Goodluck is bad luck” and “Some people are gay, get over it.” In personal … More London Rally Against Nigerian Anti-Gay Laws

Lively and LaBarbera Team Up for Anti-gay hate fest

February 19, 2014

By Cathy Kristofferson, February 19, 2014 Today Scott Lively and Peter LaBarbera announced the formation of their new organization – the Coalition for Family Values – who purpose appears to be to foment homophobia worldwide of the variety currently making headlines in Uganda, Jamaica and Russia. Together this Friday they will hold a press conference to … More Lively and LaBarbera Team Up for Anti-gay hate fest

Protest Against Anti-Gay Laws by Ugandan Kuchus and Exiled African Gays in Sweden

February 19, 2014

By Melanie Nathan, February 18, 2014. Today about 50 people, from various African countries, together with allies, gathered in Sergel’s Square in Stockholm, Sweden, to protest the LGBT situation in Africa.  In true African style, a protest, though sad and serious, brought people out in dance and song. This information was shared with Oblogdee by … More Protest Against Anti-Gay Laws by Ugandan Kuchus and Exiled African Gays in Sweden

Canada threatens to cut ties with Uganda over anti-gay bill

February 18, 2014

By Melanie Nathan, February 17, 2014. Earlier today I wrote an article calling on President Obama to expel the Ugandan Ambassador to the U.S.A. because President Museveni has declared war with gays of the World, which includes the LGBT people of the United States of America. It seems the Canadians may be leading the pack … More Canada threatens to cut ties with Uganda over anti-gay bill

U.S.A. should expel the Ugandan Ambassador as Museveni declares War on Gays in World

February 18, 2014

GO HOME Uganda’s ambassador Oliver Wonekha – President Obama has the backs of the Gays around the world and Museveni says he has declared war upon Gays –  Surely we should acknowledge this WAR? By Melanie Nathan, February 17, 2014. The word is spreading that the Anti-Homosexuality Bill has been signed into law in Uganda … More U.S.A. should expel the Ugandan Ambassador as Museveni declares War on Gays in World

EU Catherine Ashton Deeply Concerned by Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill

February 18, 2014

By Melanie Nathan, February 17, 2014. In the face of the new  Anti-Homosexuality law, about to be signed with the assent of President Museveni, in Uganda, Catherine Ashton the High Representative in the European Union, has called on Uganda as follows: “I am deeply concerned about the news that Uganda will enact draconian legislation to … More EU Catherine Ashton Deeply Concerned by Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Pussy Riot members arrested in Sochi for “theft”

February 18, 2014

“pussy riot members said they came they to Sochi to stage a piece entitled “Putin teaches you how to love the motherland” By Cathy Kristofferson, February 18, 2014 Pussy Riot members, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina, fresh off their recent media tour with Amnesty International, have been arrested in Sochi, Russia on “theft” of a woman’s … More Pussy Riot members arrested in Sochi for “theft”

Uganda President Persecutes LGBTQ People For Political Power

February 17, 2014

Political Research Organization Talks About the Bahati-Kadaga-Museveni Anti-Homosexuality Bill By Political Research Associates, on February 17, 2014 Uganda President Yoweri Museveni is walking a political tightrope on the backs of LGBT Ugandans. In declaring that he will sign Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill, Museveni seeks to solidify his crumbling political power while putting the blame for Uganda’s … More Uganda President Persecutes LGBTQ People For Political Power

Calling on FIFA to Expel Nigeria from World Cup Soccer in Brazil 2014

February 16, 2014

Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation is Against FIFA Rules SEE Call to Action below By Melanie Nathan and Cathy Kristofferson, February 16, 2014. Most Nigerians do not seem to care about the fact that LGBT are being persecuted in their country,  supporting a new law that provides lengthy sentences to people who are gay. It … More Calling on FIFA to Expel Nigeria from World Cup Soccer in Brazil 2014

Sochi arrest of former Italian MP waving “Being Gay Is Ok” flag

February 16, 2014

By Cathy Kristofferson, February 16, 2014 February 17 update below… Italian media is reporting that former MP Vladimir Luxuria (the first transgender person to hold that office in Italy), was arrested in Sochi Sunday night after displaying a banner reading “Being Gay is OK’. Earlier in the day, Luxuria had tweeted “I’m in Sochi! Regards with the colors of … More Sochi arrest of former Italian MP waving “Being Gay Is Ok” flag

White House Releases President Obama Statement on Uganda Anti-Gay Bill

February 16, 2014

We have conveyed to President Museveni, enacting this legislation will complicate our valued relationship with Uganda By Melanie Nathan, February 16, 2014. President Barack Obama informs the world that he has indicated to President Yoweri Museveni that this anti- homosexuality Bill will complicate US relations with Uganda.  And damn right it will. Because as an … More White House Releases President Obama Statement on Uganda Anti-Gay Bill

CNN World Reports Ugandan President Ready To Sign Bill and Ready for War With World’s Gays

February 15, 2014

He may find his war will be with more than just us Gays. CROSS POSTED CNN from as follows: Kampala, Uganda (CNN) — Uganda’s president Saturday vowed to sign sweeping anti-gay legislation, citing what he said were scientific, not political, considerations for a controversial measure in a country that already criminalizes homosexuality. In a statement, … More CNN World Reports Ugandan President Ready To Sign Bill and Ready for War With World’s Gays

Protest rally against Nigeria’s Anti-LGBT Law

February 15, 2014

NIGERIAN LGBTIs IN DIASPORA  IN LONDON WILL PROTEST AGAINST ANTI-SAME SEX LAWS | Love Not Hate! By Melanie Nathan, February 15, 2015. Nigerian LGBTIs in Diaspora Against Anti Same Sex Laws will hold a rally on Thursday, 20th February, 2014 outside Nigerian High Commission, London, to protest the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act signed into … More Protest rally against Nigeria’s Anti-LGBT Law

Ugandan Scientists Say Homosexuality is an Abnormal Practice That Requires Regulation

February 15, 2014

AND because of this President Yoweri Museveni says he will assent to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill By Melanie Nathan, February 15, 2014. Findings by a group of Ugandan scientists from Makerere University and government have turned the anti-homosexuality bill debate around, according to the Ugandan Press. The report by Ugandan Scientist’s turned out as expected, ‘from … More Ugandan Scientists Say Homosexuality is an Abnormal Practice That Requires Regulation

Museveni will rely on quackary to sign Anti-Gay Bill

February 14, 2014

As Uganda and the President perpetuate the lies that underpin the Law By Melanie Nathan February 14,  2014. It is clear that Ugandan President  Museveni has pandered to the popularity of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill amongst the Ugandan MPs of his ruling NRM Party, to the detriment of Uganda’s LGBT community, as it is reported he … More Museveni will rely on quackary to sign Anti-Gay Bill

Ugandan President Museveni Has Said He Will Sign the Anti-Gay Bill

February 14, 2014

Is this real or mere political pandering to increase his leadership popularity ? By Melanie Nathan, February 14, 2014. Unconfirmed reports are coming in from Uganda from our sources on the ground asserting that President Yoweri Museveni had said at a the NRM retreat that if the Anti-gay Bill was put in front of him, … More Ugandan President Museveni Has Said He Will Sign the Anti-Gay Bill

Impact of New Study of Gay Brothers on Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill

February 14, 2014

And the Renewed Interest in Genetic Factors in Homosexuality  By Melanie Nathan, February 14, 2014. In an article posted by Warren Throckmorton, it is revealed that papers in Australia and the UK published stories late yesterday about a study recently described at the 2013 International Association for Sex Research by Alan Sanders and then yesterday by … More Impact of New Study of Gay Brothers on Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Ugandan MPS and Museveni Want to Stop Bail for Sodomy

February 14, 2014

Jail and no Bail Museveni’s Valentines Day gift to gays is making it worse for those who may try and escape persecution when arrested under unjustifiable and unconsitutional laws By Melanie Nathan, February 15, 2014. Just when we thought things could not get any worse for Ugandan Gay people, President Museveni and his ruling Party … More Ugandan MPS and Museveni Want to Stop Bail for Sodomy

U.S. Organizations Remain Silent while Nigerian Gays Desperate for Global Rally March 07

February 13, 2014

URGENTLY Calling on HRC, NCLR, Get EQUAL and Other U.S.A. Organizations to Start Preparing Now to Form a Coalition to Rally for Nigeria By Melanie Nathan, February 13, 2014. Nigeria’s LGBT community, through The Solitary Alliance, is calling on the world to help protest against the anti-gay law that has caused major persecution and mob … More U.S. Organizations Remain Silent while Nigerian Gays Desperate for Global Rally March 07

IGLHRC Calls for Nigerian Government to Investigate Attacks Against People Thought to be Gay

February 13, 2014

Reports of Attacks by Mobs Against Gays Posted by Melanie Nathan, February 13, 2014. The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) has received reports that approximately 10 men, perceived to be gay, were beaten by a mob of some 40 persons in the community of Geshiri near Abuja last night or early this … More IGLHRC Calls for Nigerian Government to Investigate Attacks Against People Thought to be Gay