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human rights

Ugandan Lesbian Kasha Nabagesera Honored with Top Human Rights Award

In Nabagesera’s words, “the struggle for human rights is one struggle and no human rights defender should be left to do this work alone. Courage is our virtue, and freedom…

Jamie J. Hagen —

Oct 19, 2011

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Uganda’s “Kill The Gays” Bill “Essentially Dead”

It now appears that the vote that was rescheduled to Friday never occurred, and the bill has expired, effectively taking it off the table for the time being.

Rachel —

May 16, 2011

africa

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politics + activism

Uganda Drops “Kill The Gays” Bill – Something That We Did Worked [UPDATE: JK NOT REALLY]

Online petitions had over 1.4 million signatures as of yesterday afternoon, and the impending vote on Uganda’s “Kill The Gays” bill is temporarily called off.

Rachel —

May 12, 2011

africa

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Leading Ugandan Gay Activist Murdered, Antagonistic Newspaper Clarifies “We Said [Gays] Should Be Hanged, Not Stoned.”

“We want the government to hang people who promote homosexuality, not for the public to attack them. We said they should be hanged, not stoned or attacked.”

Riese —

Jan 27, 2011

africa

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politics + activism

Riese’s Team Pick: Vanguard’s “Missionaries of Hate”

As you may or may not know, Current TV is a channel on your teevee if you live in the U.S., and it’s better than all the other channels. It’s…

Riese —

Jul 18, 2010

africa

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politics + activism

Malawi “Gay” Couple Pardoned, Ceding to U.N. & International Pressure (No Homo)

GOOD NEWS! Following a meeting with U.N Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika pardoned the “gay” couple who had been sentenced to 14 years of jail and…

the team —

May 29, 2010

Daily Fix

international news

politics + activism

Rachel Maddow Defines Her Mini-Mission Statement, Exposes Crazies, Does That Cute Dorky Laugh Thing

Rachel Maddow has decided what her show specializes in, and we like it. Also; Chicago’s only lesbian bar closes its doors, BBC newsgirl comes out, Kate Winslet is an ideal…

Riese —

Dec 31, 2009

africa

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Rwanda Votes on its Kill the Gays Bill, Zimbabwe Kicks the Gays Out of School

Rwanda is voting on a “kill the gays” bill too, just like Uganda, which slipped under the radar ’til now. Zimbabwe kicks two girls out of school for lesbian activities,…

Laura —

Dec 17, 2009

africa

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Uganda is Takin’ it Back: Anti-Gay Bill Will Kill the Gays After All

Uganda calls takebacks — killing gays will remain a piece of the anti-gay legislation after all. We look at other countries with similar laws and recent interviews with anti-gay leaders…

Emily —

Dec 14, 2009

africa

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politics + activism

Uganda’s Bill to Punish Gays with Death Supported by Actual Human Americans

Under Uganda’s anti-homosexuality bill, gays face life imprisonment at a minimum and often execution and the public is required to report gays or go to jail. Who are the Americans…

the team —

Nov 30, 2009