Tag: gay
Gays and others marginalised deserve an apology, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis says gays — and all the other people the church has marginalised, such as the poor and the exploited — deserve an apology.
Migguel Anggelo – Another Son of Venezuela and The Rainbow Family
From the time he came out at age twelve, the Venezuelan-born musician and performer has ridden an emotional roller coaster of self-discovery and discrimination.
‘No evidence Orlando gunman was gay’
FBI investigators have not been able to produce any persuasive evidence that Orlando gunman Omar Mateen was gay or pursuing gay relationships, sources say.
Omar Akhtar (18) : I’m gay and Muslim, Orlando massacre is all about Islam
One of this weeks bravest people are Norwegian Omar Akhtar (18), he came out as gay in a response to Orlando massacre.
Orlando Massacre Leaves Gay Muslims Weighing Risks
After Orlando, gay Muslims in the Middle East are urging one another to discuss the shooting with their families to determine if it’s safe to come out.
New Book Reveals Surprisingly Modern, Relevant Gay Rights Activism in Late 19th and Early 20th Century Germany
In the fascinating new book Queer Identities and Politics in Germany: A History, 1880-1945, author Clayton J. Whisnant recounts the emergence of various “queer identities”–what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender–in Germany from 1880 to 1945 and the political strategies pursued by early gay and lesbian activists.