LGBT rights
Meet the Activists Running London's First Queer Tour of LGBT History
In a year when David Cameron's been hailed as an LGBT ally, this group are taking back ownership of queer culture's fight against conservatism.
We Asked Gay Men if They Would Rather Be Straight
"I like who I am and wouldn't want to change that. At the same time, I would like it if the world just accepted me the way I am."
A Porn Site Has Started Blocking North Carolina Users Over the State's Anti-LGBT Law
"We will not standby and pump revenue into a system that promotes this type of garbage. We respect all sexualities and embrace them," the site said in a statement.
Indonesia Has Declared War on 'Gay Friendly' Emojis
It's only one aspect of the country's entrenched homophobia.
What It's Like to Be a Gay Refugee in Germany
Refugees some times carry with them the objectionable convictions of their home countries, so coming out as a homosexual refugee in Germany is out of the question. Many asylum seekers are still afraid of exactly the same people they feared at home.
Meet the Gay Muslim Filmmaker Who Secretly Filmed His Pilgrimage to Mecca
Indian-born filmmaker and LGBT activist Parvez Sharma's new documentary A Sinner in Mecca – the brilliant follow up to his debut A Jihad for Love – is a rare glimpse at a gay man's journey to Saudi Arabia.
What It Feels Like When Your Boyfriend Comes Out as Gay
The thought that Paul might be gay never crossed my mind. But I often wondered why he never took the initiative when it came to sex.
We Went to Yesterday's London Protest Against Dolce & Gabbana's Gay Parenting Comments
LGBT Rights Campaigner Peter Tatchell was there, as well as a red-faced Rod Liddle, who suggested most fashion designers are fascists.
Why Can’t Gay People March in the Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade?
The event's organisers seem increasingly out of touch with the rest of liberal Massachusetts.
The Case Against Boycotting the Sochi Olympics
Many LGBTQ Russians would rather have the chance to draw attention to their homophobic state.
Polish Nationalists Attacked a Gay Rainbow, the Russian Embassy and a Squat
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than by attacking things you hate?
Is Greece About to Start Persecuting Its LGBT Community?
The signs aren't good ahead of Thessaloniki Pride.