Terrors of the Past Are Gone, but Chains Still Bind Gay Romanians

Maria Ruxandra Burcescu / Truthdig Apr 22, 2019 A 2018 homophobic referendum stirs up stirs up memories of persecution under far-right and Communist regimes. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Prosecutors Abruptly Drop Criminal Charges Against Jussie Smollett

AMANDA SEITZ and MICHAEL TARM / The Associated Press Mar 26, 2019 Attorneys say the "Empire" actor's record has "been wiped clean" after accusations he lied to police about a racist, anti-gay attack. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Anti-Gay Pastor Fred Phelps Sr. Dies at 84

Staff / Truthdig Mar 21, 2014 Rev. Fred Phelps Sr., the fiery founder of a small Kansas church known for outrageous and hate-filled protests, has died. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Who Favors Gay Newlywed Discrimination? Most Republicans, Old People, Southerners, Evangelicals

Juan Cole / Truthdig Mar 1, 2014 A new survey by the Public Religion Research Institute sheds light on the divisions in the U.S. over gay marriage. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Ugandan Anti-Gay Law Sparks Newspaper Exposé, Backlash from U.S. Lawmakers

Staff / Truthdig Feb 26, 2014 In the aftermath of the passage of Uganda's new law sanctioning severe penalties, including life in prison, for homosexual acts, a local newspaper printed a list of the country's "Top 200 Homosexuals." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

And the Olympic Medal for the Most Homophobic Country in the World Goes To…

Staff / Truthdig Jan 22, 2014 "The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart brings to our attention a lesser known competition happening concurrently with the Sochi Winter Olympics: the Homophobic Olympics. Can you guess who's winning? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colbert Praises Russia’s ‘Anti-Gay Pride’

Staff / Truthdig Nov 21, 2013 "Yeah, we took your rainbow. Suck it gays! Just ... don't do it in Russia," shouts Stephen Colbert, celebrating the decision to make Winter Olympics volunteers in Sochi wear overtly colorful uniforms, ostensibly to draw attention away from athletes and supporters protesting Russia's draconian anti-gay laws. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What’s in a Kiss? Two Russian Athletes Defy Anti-Gay Laws

Staff / Truthdig Aug 19, 2013 A smooch can be a romantic or friendly gesture, but in Moscow two women reminded us that it can also be an act of resistance. Kseniya Ryzhova and Tatyana Firova kissed Saturday on the winners podium as, together with their team, they triumphed in a relay race at the World Athletics Championship. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )