anti-gay legislation

Morning Roundup: "Don't Say Gay" in Tennessee

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by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check

February 24, 2011 - 11:36am (Print)

Tennessee wants to ban any mention of homosexuality in grade school, Iowa may be legalizing the murder of abortion providers, and Planned Parenthood clinics - and their advocates - across the country warn about the devastating impact of the Pence amendment.

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Lesbian Ugandan Threatened by Lawmaker

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by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

January 27, 2011 - 4:54pm (Print)

In the immediate aftermath of the murder of a prominent LGBT advocate in Uganda,  Ugandan lesbian who is set to be deported from Britain fears for her life in returning to her country. She has reason: One virulently anti-gay Ugandan lawmaker has threatened her with "punishment" if she does not "repent."

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"Anti-Gay" Pastors in Uganda Charged with Conspiracy to Slander Religious Leader

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by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

December 23, 2010 - 1:01pm (Print)

Eight people, including several religious figures active in Uganda's "anti-gay" movement, have been arrested on charges of conspiracy to injure the reputation of a rival religious leader, according to in-depth reports by Box Turtle Bulletin.

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NYT Calls For Withdrawal of Funding from Uganda if "Gay Hate Bill" Moves Forward

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by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

January 5, 2010 - 9:37am (Print)

A NYT Editorial calls on the US to withdraw international development funds from the government of Uganda if it passes legislation that would, among other things, impose the death sentence for homosexual behavior. I agree.

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