Archive for the "Violence" Category

A letter from Douglas Conrad Re Budapest Pride attacks
“Budapest Pride is the longest standing annual public Pride Parade in Eastern/Central Europe.  Because of this we believe it is important for us to stand up for our right to organize the Pride Parade, not only for ourselves, but as a symbol in the region that we exist…
‘Angry Queers’ Damage Portland Church
A satellite church affiliated with controversial Seattle pastor Mark Driscoll was vandalized early Tuesday (April 24) and a group calling itself the “Angry Queers” has reportedly taken responsibility.   Full story here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-faith/angry-queers-damage-driscolls-portland-church/2012/04/25/gIQA0zEShT_story.html
Stonewalled: Gay men and women of Middle Eastern background face troubles in Australia
Young gay men and women of Middle Eastern background face particular troubles in Australia – not in the streets, but behind the closed doors of their family homes. David Marr reports. "My brother has a gay son. He came to me black and blue. The father, the sister and the…
Gay Activist Killed in Halifax Assault
Raymond Taavel was assaulted in the early hours of Tuesday morning outside Menz Bar. After intervening to stop a dispute, police said, Mr. Taavel was beaten and left to die on the street.  Andre Noel Denny, 32, is expected to face a charge of second-degree murder. He will appear before a…
LGBT content in video games: here come the old bullies
April 11th 2012 - Dennis Farr "This isn't about protecting children, it's about political harassment." These are the words of Jeff Brown, the VP of corporate communications of video games company EA, given to Gamesindustry International when asked about the letter campaign that has targeted the LGBT content…