Cuba vows to release 52 political prisoners, who were all detained in 2003 when then President Fidel Castro instituted a crackdown on … [Read more...] about Cuba To Release 52 Political Prisoners
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Cubans March For Gay Rights In Havana
The march took place as part of this weekend's International Day Against Homophobia. Hundreds of people took part in what is reported to be a … [Read more...] about Cubans March For Gay Rights In Havana
Elian Gonzalez: Young Communist
He's 16 now: "Cuba has released photos of Elian Gonzalez, the one-time cause celebre of Cuban exiles in the U.S., wearing a military … [Read more...] about Elian Gonzalez: Young Communist
Mariela Castro Leads Gay Rights Conga Line in Havana
Mariela Castro, gay rights activist and daughter of President Raul Castro, led a gay rights street dance in Havana on Saturday:"Participants … [Read more...] about Mariela Castro Leads Gay Rights Conga Line in Havana
Obama Orders CIA Prisons Shut, Guantanamo Within Year
It begins. "With three executive orders and a presidential directive signed in the Oval Office Thursday, Obama started reshaping how the United … [Read more...] about Obama Orders CIA Prisons Shut, Guantanamo Within Year
Mariela Castro on Same-Sex Marriage, HIV/AIDS, Gay Rights in Cuba
Russia Today has posted an informative and comprehensive interview with Mariela Castro, daughter of the nation's President Raul, and Director of the … [Read more...] about Mariela Castro on Same-Sex Marriage, HIV/AIDS, Gay Rights in Cuba
Update on Cuban Activists Arrested Prior to Planned Gay Rights March
Some additional information out of Havana on what went down before yesterday's planned gay rights march there. The Miami Herald, reports on a … [Read more...] about Update on Cuban Activists Arrested Prior to Planned Gay Rights March
Report: Gay March Organizers, Beaten, Arrested by Police
Troubling reports in a release just sent out by Ambiente: "Today, June 25th, starting at ten o'clock, the first ever Cuban Gay Pride march under the … [Read more...] about Report: Gay March Organizers, Beaten, Arrested by Police
Gay Cubans Mark their Territory Outside of Havana
Gay Cubans certainly have more to be hopeful about this year than in year's past, with last month's massive gay rights rally and the news that this … [Read more...] about Gay Cubans Mark their Territory Outside of Havana
News: Burger King, Alek, Keshishian, Rugby, Cuba, Kevin Spacey
Cuba to offer free gender reassignment surgery under national healthcare plan: "Cuban doctors are currently training with Belgian surgeons, said … [Read more...] about News: Burger King, Alek, Keshishian, Rugby, Cuba, Kevin Spacey