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Monday Watercooler: Give money to the United 93 memorial

James Withers — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:31:03 +0000

Sally Kern talks foolishness. As a small “d” democrat, I have no problem with fellow citizens who have issues with the gay. However, why can’t anti-gay politicians come up with theories that(...)

‘Kill the gays’ bill still alive in Uganda

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:41:45 +0000

Despite recommendations from the Ugandan president’s cabinet, parliament member David Bahati isn’t giving up on his notorious “kill the gays” bill.

Last week, the cabinet recommended the(...)

South African envoy found guilty of hate speech aganst gays

Jennifer Vanasco — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:23:04 +0000

(Johannesburg) South Africa’s ambassador to Uganda, a country criticized for threatening the rights of gays, has been found guilty of hate speech for an anti-gay column he wrote before his(...)

Ugandan lesbian faces deportation from UK

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:00:30 +0000

A Ugandan woman who told authorities she was branded with a hot flat iron in her home country because of her sexuality may be forced to leave the United Kingdom.

Betty Tibikawa, 22, was denied(...)

No vote: Future of Uganda’s anti-gay bill in limbo

Jennifer Vanasco — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:36:36 +0000

(Kampala, Uganda) Uganda’s parliament adjourned Friday without acting on an anti-gay bill that would mandate the death sentence in some cases, drawing praise from an advocacy group that said(...)

Withers: Anti-gay bill could get a vote in Uganda [UPDATED]

James Withers — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:32:29 +0000

Human Rights Watch is reporting Uganda’s anti-gay bill will likely get a vote today.

The Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee recommended passage of the bill, and could possibly present it(...)

Gay death bill on hold in Uganda

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:00:45 +0000

(Kampala, Uganda) Uganda’s parliament appeared Wednesday to have dropped plans to debate a controversial bill that once proposed the death penalty for some gays and lesbians following an outcry(...)

Ugandan lawmakers hold hearings on anti-gay bill

logointern3 — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:58:11 +0000

(Kampala, Uganda) A Ugandan parliament committee on Monday held a second day of hearings on a controversial anti-gay bill that attracted international condemnation for its harsh penalties.(...)

Monday Watercooler: Gay voters returning to Obama?

James Withers — Mon, 09 May 2011 10:59:00 +0000

Apologies are in order for this late Watercooler. Was supposed to post it right after lunch, but the day job sort of went haywire. Added some extra stuff. Enjoy.

Memphis and the Mississippi.(...)

No death penalty provision in Uganda anti-gay bill

logointern3 — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:48:33 +0000

The Ugandan parliamentarian behind an anti-gay bill that attracted worldwide condemnation said the most controversial part of the legislation – the death penalty provision – is likely to be(...)