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Archbishop of Canterbury’s statement sparks African conflict
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Archbishop of Canterbury’s statement sparks African conflict

Gay-friendly letter ahead of tour to Africa draws criticism from clerics

January 31, 2014
Canadian IOC member says dangers of Russia’s laws exaggerated
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Canadian IOC member says dangers of Russia’s laws exaggerated

‘On a scale of one to 10 of odious laws, it’s not way up there near 10’: Dick Pound

January 31, 2014
Russian newspaper editor fined for promoting homosexuality
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Russian newspaper editor fined for promoting homosexuality

Alexander Suturin published quote from teacher fired for being gay

January 30, 2014
Current and former Olympians ask Russia to axe anti-gay laws
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Current and former Olympians ask Russia to axe anti-gay laws

Principle Six petition also criticizes IOC for not speaking out against discrimination

January 30, 2014
Obama silent on gay rights in State of the Union address
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Obama silent on gay rights in State of the Union address

Speech focused on jobs, healthcare and foreign relations

January 29, 2014
Utah: Gay-marriage supporters and opponents square off
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Utah: Gay-marriage supporters and opponents square off

Activists urge legislature to ban discrimination against gay couples

January 29, 2014
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Nigeria: Trial of 10 men to be held in secret after court attacked
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Nigeria: Trial of 10 men to be held in secret after court attacked

Defendants to be prosecuted for being gay

January 29, 2014
Activists hijack Sochi Olympics sponsors’ PR campaigns
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Activists hijack Sochi Olympics sponsors’ PR campaigns

Twitter feeds of corporations flooded with pro-gay messages

January 28, 2014
US: College football player comes out as bisexual
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US: College football player comes out as bisexual

‘Coach didn’t blink an eye,’ kicker Conner Mertens says.

January 28, 2014
New York: Gay journalist recovering from brain surgery after attack
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New York: Gay journalist recovering from brain surgery after attack

Police are investigating incident as possible hate crime

January 28, 2014
India’s Supreme Court refuses to review ruling reinstating gay sex ban
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India’s Supreme Court refuses to review ruling reinstating gay sex ban

Government can make final appeal or amend measure in parliament

January 28, 2014
Russia: New bill proposed to broaden scope of anti-gay law
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Russia: New bill proposed to broaden scope of anti-gay law

Ban on ‘promoting’ sexual relations of any kind to minors included in wording

January 27, 2014
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Northern Cyprus: MPs vote to legalize gay sex
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Northern Cyprus: MPs vote to legalize gay sex

Europe will be free of laws criminalizing gay sex once measure is enacted

January 27, 2014
Uganda: President wants scientists to weigh in on sexual orientation
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Uganda: President wants scientists to weigh in on sexual orientation

Museveni says he won’t sign bill unless there’s proof gays choose orientation

January 27, 2014
Love Sense author says we’re (mostly) like monogamous voles
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Love Sense author says we’re (mostly) like monogamous voles

Meet monogamy’s crusader, Sue Johnson

January 26, 2014
WinterPride headliner funding falls through
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WinterPride headliner funding falls through

But organizer promises successful gay ski week in Whistler

January 8, 2014
Vancouver’s trans working group seeking feedback on public places
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Vancouver’s trans working group seeking feedback on public places

Consultation will lead to recommendations to park board next spring

December 15, 2013
China: Parents of gay children urge first lady to help prevent discrimination
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China: Parents of gay children urge first lady to help prevent discrimination

‘Our society has not wanted to face gay people’: PFLAG letter

November 26, 2013
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