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It’s official: Leo Varadkar is now Ireland’s first gay prime minister
Wednesday, June 14, 2017He's also the youngest, and the first of both Irish and Indian descent. -
What it’s like celebrating Pride in Eastern Europe (It ain’t easy)
Wednesday, May 24, 2017From Bucharest to Krakow, police and protesters are a common sight at these LGBTQ community celebrations. -
Lithuania is doing what the US wouldn’t: Granting asylum to gay Chechens
Thursday, May 18, 2017The two men fled Chechnya to escape persecution that Russia says doesn't exist. -
French voters will choose a new president, decide Europe’s fate
Sunday, May 7, 2017No matter who wins, France is headed into uncharted territory. -
Pence makes the most offensive trip possible as part of Trump’s administration
Monday, February 20, 2017Pence is second-in-command of an administration founded on anti-Semitism, racism, and discrimination against LGBT people and religious minorities. -
German EU official criticized over racist and homophobic comments
Monday, October 31, 2016Germany's representative is facing criticism for appearing to make a derogatory reference to Chinese people and mock same-sex marriage. -
Russia taunts European Union members as gay pigs in offensive cartoon
Monday, October 24, 2016The acronym PIIGS is used by economists to refer to countries like Greece, Italy and Spain that are facing financial difficulties. -
Ukrainian lawmakers approve gay rights bill
Saturday, November 14, 2015Ukrainian lawmakers have approved a bill that bans discrimination of gays, key legislation intended to help pave the way for visa-free travel between Ukraine and the European Union. -
Recent upheaval in Ukraine adversely affects country’s LGBT population
Wednesday, April 30, 2014BRUSSELS -- New concerns regarding the safety and welfare of LGBTQ people in Ukraine were raised Monday by members of the European Union's Parliament. -
Lithuania postpones vote on anti-gay ‘public family defilement’ bill
Thursday, March 13, 2014VILNIUS, Lithuania -- Lithuanian lawmakers on Thursday postponed a final vote on a bill establishing fines for “public family defilement," a measure similar to Russia's anti-gay propaganda law.
Further Reading
It's official: Leo Varadkar is now Ireland's first gay prime minister
Germany takes in first gay Chechen refugee
Will donating your airline miles help gay & bi men in Chechnya?
Despite tough talk, few countries willing to take gay, bi men fleeing Chechnya
What it's like celebrating Pride in Eastern Europe (It ain't easy)
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