The first buzz of an “anti-gay” bill that would criminalize homosexuality in Uganda was ignited this past summer. Initially, there were no talks of death penalties and life sentences, but there were talks of restrictions such as forbidding homosexuals to publish literature that advocates...

(New York) – A United Nations General Assembly panel that met this week broke new ground and helped build new momentum for ending human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity, a coalition of sponsoring nongovernmental organizations said today. The meeting included discussion...

The Ohio Council of Churches has endorsed a proposed state law that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. By a vote of 9-0, with five abstentions, the council’s governing body passed a resolution supporting House Bill 176. The vote was taken in late October,...

‘Get-out-of-hell-free cards’ were distributed to students Nov. 3 as transsexual trailblazer, author and playwright, Kate Bornstein, asked the audience to pledge to live their lives freely. “I’ll do your time for you,” Bornstein said. The lecture was part of a series presented by the Greater...

Current and future Metro employees are now officially guaranteed protection from discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. Metro Council passed on the final required vote a controversial measure Tuesday night with virtually no discussion but in front of a divided audience...