Group has assisted more than 200 LGBT asylum seekers
Ricky "Rikki" Nathanson now works at Casa Ruby
Pro-government organizer's statement cites 'current uncertainty' in country
Capital punishment for same-sex sexual activity sparked global outage
Brazil president was to have received award in NYC
More than 1,000 personnel fired during anti-Communist purge
Critics say regulation will allow anti-LGBT discrimination
Former vice president described as 'vocal champion of equality'
Measure advanced by 22-10 vote margin
Lesbian lawmaker sought to succeed Michael Busch
