Iran

Iran, also known as Persia, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran since 1980, is a country in the Middle East region of Western Asia.

5 reasons why Trump’s initiative to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide is DOA

Why would anyone think that the administration would ever change its tune on LGBTQ rights? Or that the religious right would go along with it?

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Trump doesn’t know about his global initiative to decriminalize homosexuality

Donald Trump might not even be aware of his campaign, but Mike Pence is supposedly on board.

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This gay teen faces certain death if the government deports him back to Iran

Three years ago, Iran hung a teenager to death for being gay. This young man could face a similar fate.

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A man was publicly executed. His crime? Gay sex.

The death sentence is always cruel and unjust punishment, but this is beyond the pale.

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Researchers may have found a 3000-year-old burial site for transgender people

A recent study of 51 ancient tombs shows that burial rites likely included a third gender beyond male and female.

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Trump has done the impossible. He’s united the Middle East (against us).

As the Russia investigation continues, he is attempting to take down the entire planet down with him.

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Chechnya redux: Police detain up to 100 gay & trans people in Azerbaijan

Police reportedly shaved trans women's heads and forced detainees to give addresses of other LGBTQ people.

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Does Trump know or care about abuses against gay and bi men in Chechnya?

His silence speaks volumes.

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Why LGBTQ people should be in the streets protesting Trump’s Muslim ban

While some argue that LGBTQ people should celebrate Trump's immigration ban from countries with horribly homophobic governments, stop and take a second look.

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Terrified Iranian green card holder detained in Florida after gay cruise

Maysam Sodagari feared he would be sent back to Iran, where he could face execution as an openly gay man.

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