Last week I mentioned that Moscow officials had banned Gay Pride once again, citing security risks. Activists aren't having it. Andy Thayer, of … [Read more...] about Fireworks Already Starting in Moscow Over Banned Gay Pride as Activists Arrive to Lead it in Defiance
Peter Tatchell
Watch: Hundreds Kiss Outside London Pub That Ejected Gay Couple
(image the guardian)Despite the landlord shutting his doors early because of the planned protest, hundreds held a gay kiss-in early this evening in … [Read more...] about Watch: Hundreds Kiss Outside London Pub That Ejected Gay Couple
East London Gay Pride March Canceled for Fears of Stirring Conflict with Muslim Community
UPDATE: The march has been canceled. Activists are protesting the announcement of an East End Gay Pride march in London because of concerns that it … [Read more...] about East London Gay Pride March Canceled for Fears of Stirring Conflict with Muslim Community
Watch: Third Couple Challenges Ban on Gay Marriage in the UK
Activist Peter Tatchell, who is spearheading the Equal Love campaign in the UK, discusses the bid to overturn civil partnership laws, and follows … [Read more...] about Watch: Third Couple Challenges Ban on Gay Marriage in the UK
Watch: Lesbian Couple Challenge’s UK’s Ban on Gay Marriage
Yesterday, a lesbian couple challenged the UK law by applying for a marriage license in England:Rev Sharon Ferguson and her partner Franka Strietzel … [Read more...] about Watch: Lesbian Couple Challenge’s UK’s Ban on Gay Marriage
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #768
EQUAL LOVE: Activist Peter Tatchell launches campaign for marriage equality in the UK. MESSAGE TO OBAMA: Constance McMillen, Ceara Sturgis, Will … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #768
Watch: Thousands Protest Pope Benedict in London
Activist Peter Tatchell on the Pope protests:And a video diary of the 'PRotest the Pope' march: Thousands turned out in London over the … [Read more...] about Watch: Thousands Protest Pope Benedict in London
News: Kookaburra, Ottawa, Sarah Palin, China, Calvin Klein
Bozeman, Montana considers LGBT anti-discrimination ordinance. Michael Joseph Gross enters Sarah Palin's world in the new Vanity Fair. Top GOP … [Read more...] about News: Kookaburra, Ottawa, Sarah Palin, China, Calvin Klein
Iranian Teen Faces Imminent Execution on False Charge of Sodomy
In mid-July I posted about Ebrahim Hamidi, who is facing execution after his arrest two years ago for being involved in a fight with a family with … [Read more...] about Iranian Teen Faces Imminent Execution on False Charge of Sodomy
Watch: Gay Activist Peter Tatchell Confronts BNP Leader Nick Griffin Over Homophobia, Racism, Anti-Semitism
British National Party Leader Nick Griffin was confronted by gay activist Peter Tatchell at London's Milbank Studios yesterday, and it was all … [Read more...] about Watch: Gay Activist Peter Tatchell Confronts BNP Leader Nick Griffin Over Homophobia, Racism, Anti-Semitism