Rainbow Book Bus created to counter the mainly Christian-led war on LGBT+ literature in the U.S.

A “LOUD, proud, and very queer” bookmobile— the Rainbow Book Bus—has got off to a promising start by promoting books by queer writers across America. Cofounded by Eric Cervini, author of The Deviant’s War, and actor and drag queen performer … Continue reading Rainbow Book Bus created to counter the mainly Christian-led war on LGBT+ literature in the U.S.

Homophobic and misogynistic Muslim hospital chaplain cosied up to Taliban hardliners during a visit to Afghanistan

AFTER photographs emerged of a meeting between Muslim chaplain Suliman Gani, above, and Afghanistan’s Taliban Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi, inset above, the National Secular Society raised questions over Gani’s suitability to remain in the employ of the … Continue reading Homophobic and misogynistic Muslim hospital chaplain cosied up to Taliban hardliners during a visit to Afghanistan

World Bank suspends funding to Uganda over its harsh anti-LGBT+ law. President Yoweri Museveni remains defiant

MUSEVENI, above. yesterday (Thursday) denounced the World Bank’s decision to suspend new funding in response to a harsh anti-LGBT+ law and vowed to find alternative sources of credit. According to Reuters, Uganda would have to revise its budget in the … Continue reading World Bank suspends funding to Uganda over its harsh anti-LGBT+ law. President Yoweri Museveni remains defiant

Police remove protesters from a Lisbon church that hosted an LGBT+ Mass during World Youth Day

GIVEN the rampant misogyny, homophobia and emotional and physical abuse that characterises the Roman Catholic Church it beggars belief that people—especially members of LGBT+ communities—would want to be associated in any way with this toxic, multinational corporation. But the sad … Continue reading Police remove protesters from a Lisbon church that hosted an LGBT+ Mass during World Youth Day

Pure provocation: Anti-LGBT+ café opens in Denver’s VERY gay arts district. Protesters vow to close it.

THOSE protesting the recent appearance of Drip Café in the heart of a gay area are claiming that its opening was a deliberate act of “political” provocation,” and are holding weekly protests in a bid to have it closed. The … Continue reading Pure provocation: Anti-LGBT+ café opens in Denver’s VERY gay arts district. Protesters vow to close it.

Belfast street preacher who said gays are ‘out to rape our children and country’ complains of being ‘vilified’

HATE preacher Ryan Williamson, who received a “cease and desist” notice from Northern Ireland authorities last year for his persistent and noisy rants in the town of Larne, is now reportedly under investigation after targeting a Pride event in Belfast … Continue reading Belfast street preacher who said gays are ‘out to rape our children and country’ complains of being ‘vilified’

Baptist school in Texas fires teacher who posed with three drag queens and posted the picture on Facebook. By doing so she failed to ‘walk in a godly manner.’

A BAPTIST school in Houston, Texas, sacked long-serving physical education instructor Kristi Maris, ringed above, after it got wind of the fact that she posed for a picture with three drag queens earlier this month and shared it on social … Continue reading Baptist school in Texas fires teacher who posed with three drag queens and posted the picture on Facebook. By doing so she failed to ‘walk in a godly manner.’

Scandal erupts in Iran after a hardline chastity enforcer is allegedly caught on video having sex with ‘a much younger man.’

REZA Tsaghati, above, was the hardline Director of Islamic guidance and culture in the northern Gilan province of Iran until a video appearing to show him having sex with a “much younger man” went viral last week. The Publica reports … Continue reading Scandal erupts in Iran after a hardline chastity enforcer is allegedly caught on video having sex with ‘a much younger man.’

Right-wing Christians think the Barbie movie is demonic and want you to boycott it! ‘It’s hardcore feminist propaganda’ with gay and trans people thrown in.

WHEN a friend jokingly asked me at the weekend whether I intended seeing Mattel and Warner Bros’ Barbie my reply was “I’d sooner rub acid in my eyes!” But now, having read an attack on the film by Christian reviewer … Continue reading Right-wing Christians think the Barbie movie is demonic and want you to boycott it! ‘It’s hardcore feminist propaganda’ with gay and trans people thrown in.

‘Bible-believing’ councillor ‘cancelled’ by UK’s Conservative Party & others for labeling Pride event ‘sinful’

AFTER learning via social media that nudity had been observed during a Pride event, King Lawal, above, tweeted his displeasure over “sinful” and “illegal” activity. As a consequence the 31-year-old got himself suspended earlier this month from his role of … Continue reading ‘Bible-believing’ councillor ‘cancelled’ by UK’s Conservative Party & others for labeling Pride event ‘sinful’