All posts tagged "john kerry"
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Judy Shepard Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The mother of Matthew Shepard is part of a group of 19 honorees, including a lesbian astrophysicist and several LGBTQ political allies.
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John Kerry apologizes for State Department’s past anti-gay discrimination
Statement acknowledges the State Department's past role in purging gays and lesbians from its workforce
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Kenya: No room for gays in our country
–Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto, speaking at a church service in Nairobi on Sunday, the Daily Mail reports. Ruto made the remarks the day Secretary of...
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Log Cabin Republicans accuses Obama administration of ignoring Iran’s human rights abuses
A new ad implicates the Obama administration with ignoring Iran's human rights abuses
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State Department names special envoy on LGBT rights
Randy Berry will become the nation’s first diplomat tasked with advocating for the rights of LGBT people around the globe.
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State Department to establish envoy on LGBT rights
The State Department will name a special envoy on LGBT rights.
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Elton John and PEPFAR team up to fight HIV/AIDS
“People, no matter who they love, who they are, should have a right to be AIDS-free.” — Sir Elton John, speaking with Secretary of State...
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LGBT-rights draw little emphasis at Africa summit
The Obama administration is facing criticism for failing to emphasize support for LGBT-rights during a historic gathering of African leaders in Washington this week. Beginning Monday,...
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Obama, Kerry mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
President Barack Obama marked the 10th annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia with a renewed commitment to defend the equal rights of LGBT people....
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Obama administration takes action against Uganda for anti-LGBT law
The Obama administration confirmed Monday a series of cuts in aid to Uganda in response to the recent enactment of an anti-LGBT law by the...
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Anti-gay law prompts U.S. review of Uganda relations
The signing of an anti-gay law by Uganda’s president drew harsh criticism from the United States Monday, prompting an internal review of U.S. relations with...
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Secretary Kerry recognizes Ambassador McFaul’s pro-LGBT stance in Russia
“That’s why he stood up for the rights of LGBT individuals.” —Secretary of State John Kerry, in a statement regarding Ambassador Mike McFaul, who has...
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U.S. sounds the alarm over anti-gay Nigerian law
The State Department and human rights advocates are voicing concerns over a new law in Nigeria that not only outlaws same-sex marriage, but LGBT organizations...
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U.S. critical of India re-criminalizing gay sex
The U.S. State Department criticized a decision by the Supreme Court of India re-criminalizing homosexual conduct yesterday, but gave few hints as to how the decision...
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Obama marks World AIDS Day with commitment of funds
President Barack Obama marked the 25th annual World AIDS Day by announcing a series of new funding initiatives meant to combat the virus at home...
