Backlash to America's Gay Rights: U.S. Evangelicals taking their fight overseas

Backlash to America's Gay Rights: U.S. Evangelicals taking their fight overseas

American evangelicals are taking their fight against LGBT rights overseas.

Here's Why LGBT Equality Must Be About More Than the U.S.

Here's Why LGBT Equality Must Be About More Than the U.S.

"In more than 75 countries worldwide, you can be arrested simply on the basis of your sexual orientation. These countries have a collective population of over 3 billion -- nine times the number of people living in the U.S. and almost 43 percent of the world's population. In eight of those countries, it's perfectly legal to be sentenced to death for being gay or lesbian."

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4 LGBT Issues to Focus on Now That We Have Marriage Equality

4 LGBT Issues to Focus on Now That We Have Marriage Equality

Same-sex marriage is a huge victory, but LGBT Americans still face high rates of violence, discrimination and poverty

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Berry: Latin America at ‘forefront’ of global LGBT rights movement

Berry: Latin America at ‘forefront’ of global LGBT rights movement

Randy Berry: “There’s a superb example of Latin leadership that has certainly predated our entry into this space as a foreign policy issue. I see very enlightened government engagement. I see an active partnering with civil society.” 

Uruguayans celebrate the legislature’s vote last April to allow same-sex marriages. Andres Stapff/Reuters

Ireland Votes to Approve Marriage Equality for Gay Couples

Ireland Votes to Approve Marriage Equality for Gay Couples

For older activists, the moment marked a profound evolution for their country. For the world, it suggested how far the gay rights movement has come, to make such a significant step in a country with a storied history as a religious stronghold.

Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Persons Randy Berry Travels to Jamaica

Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Persons Randy Berry Travels to Jamaica

During the three day visit, Special Envoy Berry and LGBT Coordinator Larson will meet with government representatives, in addition to representatives from religious, business, academic, and civil society organizations.

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LGBT Rights Victory Handed Down In Kenyan Court

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LGBT Rights Victory Handed Down In Kenyan Court

The country could become a bright spot for LGBT rights in East Africa following a ruling on Friday.

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A New Battle at the UN Could Decide What 'LGBT' Means

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A New Battle at the UN Could Decide What 'LGBT' Means

As LGBT issues gain prominence at the global level, data will become a more important part of the debate. The Commission may be where the real battle takes place to define the reality of LGBT people.