LAWYER DISPUTES GAY SEX TESTS
The lawyer representing two men on trial for homosexuality in Zambia has challenged anal tests that were forced on his clients. According to earlier reports, barber Philip Mubiana (21) and bricklayer James Mwape (21) were made to undergo medical tests at Kapiri Mposhi District Hospital when they were arrested in April to “prove” that they […]
BOTSWANA DENIES ANTI-GAY PLAN
The Botswana government has denied reports that it is planning to arrest gays and lesbians as part of its new HIV plan for vulnerable groups. Last week, the Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) accused the government of including a plan to arrest local men who have sex with men (MSM) and sex […]
ILLINOIS OKAYS GAY MARRIAGE
Illinois will become the 15th state in America to offer its gay and lesbian citizens the right to get married. On Tuesday, the Illinois House of Representatives and the Senate approved marriage equality legislation. The bill now goes to the desk of Governor Pat Quinn for his signature. He has stated that he will sign […]
PARENTS SUE TO “CURE” GAY TEEN
The parents of a 15-year-old New Jersey boy are suing for the right to try to “cure” him of his homosexuality. In August, New Jersey became the second US state after California to pass a law banning gay conversion therapy for minors as a harmful practice, Critics claim that the ban interferes in the rights […]
“LOVE, NOT HATE” CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
Ahead of the annual 16 Days of Activism, OUT – the Tshwane-based Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) health, well-being and human rights organisation – has announced the launch of a groundbreaking hate crimes programme. The programme addresses gender- and sexual orientation-based violence perpetrated against LGBTI people; a phenomenon that has become increasingly common […]
US PRO-GAY LAW MAY BE BLOCKED
While there’s celebration that a proposed law that will bar discrimination against gay and lesbian Americans in the workplace has moved forward, its future remains uncertain. On Monday, the US Senate voted 61 to 30 to consider the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), with strong support from Democrats and some Republican senators. This process sets up […]
WATCH: KIDS REACT TO GAY MARRIAGE
A wildly entertaining and revealing video showing children’s responses to gay marriage proposals has gone viral. The video was produced by brothers Benny and Rafi Fine, who’ve made a name for themselves with their humorous “react” online videos. Their new Kids React to Gay Marriage video shows a group of youngsters – ranging from ages 5 […]
MOVEMBER: YOUR PROSTATE’S HEALTH
This Movember don’t only grow your moustache in support of men’s health (that’s the easy part) but also make sure you get your prostate checked out – especially if you’re over 40. That’s because men over the age of 40 have a real risk of suffering from prostate enlargement, and possibly cancer. Often a taboo […]
BOTSWANA TO TARGET GAYS?
In a shocking and unexpected move, it appears that the Botswana government is set to ramp up the persecution of gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM). Human rights group Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) has angrily denounced sections of the government’s new draft HIV “Strategies to Address […]
CHILD STAR NOW GAY GO-GO BOY
A child star from one of America’s most beloved family sitcoms is now making a living as a sexy go-go boy at gay nightclubs. Blake McIver played the role of Derek in Full House, alongside fellow child actors Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. He also started in the 1994 movie Little Rascals. Now 28-years-old and all […]