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Britain legalizes gay marriage, opens way for first ceremonies next summer. Queen gives royal assent. (The Spokesman, Spokane, Washington.)
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Gay marriage headed for legal status in Washington State. Governor Chris Gregoire will sign it into law in next few days, bill takes effect June 7, 2014. (Spokesman.)
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Puerto Rico: Man pleads guilty to threatening LGBT activist. (Washington Blade.)
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Woman murdered by gay husband ‘martyred’ for her faith. Murder ignored by media for ‘political reasons’ according to Bishop. (CNS News.)
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Russia: Gay man killed in second suspected hate crime in weeks. Investigators say he was stabbed, trampled to death, then placed in his car and burned. Vladimir Putin’s conservative agenda may be partially responsible. (Reuters.)
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Same-sex on-base marriages expected to increase following the striking down of key sections of the Defense of Marriage Act. (Marine Corps Times.)
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Lesbian brutally murdered in S. Africa. 26 year-old found dead with toilet brush in vagina. Police asking for public’s help. (City Press.)
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India’s historic gay rights ruling opens the way forward. (Time.)
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As usual, the world is an odd mix of enlightenment and barbarism. The pattern seems to be that socially-permissive states seem to be not so threatened by gay rights, whereas for example in Russia, conservative politicians will make political hay from the intolerance of their constituents.
The more insecure people are, the easier it is for them to find someone to hate. Hate leads to violence and other forms of abuse.
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