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Writing Queer Ugandan Futures into the Present

The story of queerness in Uganda, bound as it has been to fictions about who we are and who we ought to be, is a story of resilience, love and…

Kirabo —

Nov 21, 2019

anti-gays

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Ugandan President Signs Anti-Gay Bill Into Law and the U.S. Might Be Making Things Worse

President Museveni of Uganda signs into law a bill that sentences LGBTQ people convicted of sodomy, gay marriage, or promotion of homosexual activities to life imprisonment.

Helen —

Feb 27, 2014

africa

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Jacqueline Nantumbwe Must Stay: Why the Current UK System For LGB Asylum Seekers is Broken

The UK Border Agency has detained Ugandan asylum seeker Jacqueline Nantumbwe, placing her at risk of abuse and deportation unless she can “prove” she’s gay.

Fikri —

Feb 4, 2014

101s

africa

politics + activism

UK LGBT Politics Crash Course: 2013 Was A Real Banner Year for Colonially-Influenced Homophobia in the Commonwealth

From India to Uganda, the legacy of British colonial sodomy laws live on today in many countries around the world. What can or should the Commonwealth do about this, if…

Fikri —

Jan 11, 2014

Australia

brazil

politics + activism

Queer View Mirror: Five Important News Topics We Talked About in 2013

Brush up on this year’s biggest news so you can impress that cute girl at your New Year’s Eve party.

Kaitlyn —

Dec 30, 2013

Daily Fix

international news

politics + activism

The Queen’s Commonwealth Charter and What It Really Means for the LGBTQI Population

March 11th was Commonwealth Day! The Queen did some stuff to celebrate: most notably, she signed an equal rights charter, which is the first time in her 61-year reign that…

Sawyer —

Mar 14, 2013

alsoalsoalso

beyonce

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: The Selfie That Helped Change The World And Other Stories We Missed This Week

Hillary Clinton is a 21st Century Girl, Drag Queens love themselves, and gay people around the globe are making strides!

Carmen —

Dec 5, 2012

Daily Fix

homophobia

theater

Uganda Doesn’t Want You To See “The River and The Mountain”

The River and the Mountain, by British playwright Beau Hopkins, might be the most dangerous play in town. Because that town is Kampala, Uganda, and this play is about a…

A.E. Osworth —

Aug 22, 2012

Daily Fix

human rights

politics + activism

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

Daily Fix

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

Uganda’s “Kill the Gays” Bill: Why Now, What Happens Next, What You Should Sign

Sign this petition, for starters.

the team —

May 10, 2011