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In LGBT conservative Asia, many seek sham marriages for society and family.
Pressured by families to maintain a facade of normalcy, some LGBT youth are opting for sham marriages.
Month: September 2017
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Little Al Cashier, a transgender Civil War hero.
Mississippi, 1863. The men of G-Company in the 95th Illinois Voluntary Infantry must have cheered loudly as ‘Little Al’ Cashier clambered up the tree, pulled off the tattered, gun-shot Union flag and hoisted a new one.
DESTINATIONS
Malaysia blocks visitors from entering country for gay party.
The Immigration Department is working with the police and Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) to obtain information about individuals who could be entering Malaysia for the beer festival and gay party, said Immigration Department director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali.
OPINIONS
What it means to say ‘no’ to gay marriage
SEVEN years ago I got married. How lucky am I? Not because I got to marry my best friend and soulmate, nor the fact that after 14 years together we are happier than ever.
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LGBT Mormons come together for Affirmation conference.
A different kind of conference was held today in Utah County involving members of the LDS faith. Today was the 40th anniversary of Affirmation, a support group for gay Mormons. Back in 1977, Affirmation was known more as an underground group.
US NEWS
Are LGBT campus rights on the decline?
The author of a new study showing slow but consistent progress in the experiences of LGBTQ students on college campuses over the past 70 years is concerned that for the first time since 1944, that trend may be reversing.
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