LGBT – Page 23 – People's World

Amanda Simpson: trailblazer for equality

January 6, 2010

Many believe that Amanda Simpson, 48, one of the first openly transgender appointees to the federal government is simply a sign of the times.

Houston elects first openly gay mayor

December 16, 2009 By James Thompson

The election of Annise Parker to the office of Houston mayor is a major accomplishment for progressive forces in Houston and around the country.

Persecuted Middle East gays hope for resettlement

September 2, 2009 By Daniel Frontino Elash

In Iran, there is a three to four day gap between when an individual is reported to the police for being homosexual, and when the police arrive to arrest that individual. Most flee before the police...

The impact of homophobia in virtual communities

July 11, 2009 By Justin J. Cole

A few weeks ago there was a group established on Facebook called 'I hate gays' which openly advocated killing gay people. When the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) sent a report through Facebook's built...

Stonewall riots: The beginning of the LGBT movement

June 23, 2009 By Dayo Adiatu

This Sunday, June 28, will mark the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, the event largely regarded as a catalyst for the LGBT movement for civil rights in the United States. At the time, there were...