Day: September 24, 2013
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Anti-Gay Groups Call on Authorities to Ban Elton John Concert
Union of Orthodox Brotherhoods coordinator Yuri Ageshchev has called on authorities to ban the upcoming Elton John concert in support of Russian gays.
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Dozens of men forced to give DNA samples for historic ‘crimes’ under anti-gay laws
Records show how 36 men convicted for consensual sex acts, which are no longer illegal, were ordered to give samples.
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Allison Herwitt Promoted to HRC Vice President for Government Affairs
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) today announced Allison Herwitt, currently HRC’s legislative director and a seven year veteran of the organisation, has been promoted to the position of Vice President for Government Affairs.
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“State Of Out Youth: A Town Hall” To Take Place Oct. 8
The New York Times GLBT & Allies Network teams up with GLSEN, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, The Trevor Project and the True Colors Fund to host “State of Out Youth: A Town Hall,” on October 8 at 7 p.m.