World news links: Jan. 25

Tel Aviv named world's 'Best Gay City,' British spy agency MI5 named most gay-friendly UK employer, and an Italian bishop calls for recognizing same-sex couples

January 25, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: Jan. 12

Russian LGBT activists get arrested, Tennessee's legislature pushes anti-trans bill, and more

January 12, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: Jan. 9

A daily jolt of LGBT news including a proposed gay ban in Russia, Archie's gay friend marries, and something fun to do in DC Tues.

January 9, 2012 | Comments Off

National news in brief: November 25

First Texas GOP elected comes out, Calif. may fight another ballot initiative, gay crack downs in Russia, and more

November 23, 2011 | Comments Off

Dan Choi records video inside squad car, after Moscow Pride arrest

Dan Choi was arrested this weekend in Moscow along with prominent Chicago activist, Andy Thayer, and the French founder of the International Day Against Homophobia, Louis Georges-Tin. The activists were arrested after joining the LGBT community of Moscow--in defiance of the government of Moscow--in marching for LGBT tolerance and acceptance for the sixth year in a row. Dan Choi recorded this video from within the squad car taking the seven arrested to the police station. The activists were quickly released after tremendous media attention, and pressure from LGBT and human rights activists from around the world.

May 30, 2011 | Comments Off

Rewind: Week of Jan. 22

January 22, 2010 | 5 Comments