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Kerry describes Islamic State as ‘barbaric’ in foreign policy speech
Secretary of State John Kerry in a foreign policy speech at the National Military University in Southwest D.C. on Jan. 13, 2016, described the Islamic State group as “barbaric” He did not specifically...
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State Department honors Malaysian transgender activist
Nisha Ayub, left, receives the International Women of Courage Award from Secretary of State John Kerry at the State Department on March 29, 2016. (Photo courtesy of the State Department)A transgender...
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Obama administration reiterates support of controversial trade deal
President Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 27, 2016. The White House continues to support the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership. (Washington Blade photo...
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10 ways Obama promoted LGBT rights abroad
The promotion of LGBT rights abroad was a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy during President Obama’s second term. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key) The promotion of LGBT and intersex rights...
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ axed in Malaysia over ‘gay moment’
(Screenshot via YouTube.) Disney has postponed “Beauty and the Beast” for release indefinitely in Malaysia, Deadline reports. Malaysia’s Censorship Board had approved the film for release but had...
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U.S. official meets with wife of jailed Malaysian opposition leader
A U.S. official on Aug. 9, 2017, met with the wife of former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim who is serving a 5-year prison sentence for sodomy. (Photo by Johnleemk of LensaMalaysia;...
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Malaysian opposition figure pardoned, released from prison
Former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was pardoned and released from prison on May 16, 2018. (Photo by Johnleemk of LensaMalaysia; courtesy Wikimedia Commons) The State Department on...
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Countries use registration laws to hinder LGBTI advocacy
Russian LGBT Sports Federation President Alexander Agapov holds a rainbow flag during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech at the 2018 World Cup in Moscow. Russia is among the countries that use...
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Activists in Commonwealth countries respond to India sodomy law ruling
Singapore is among the Commonwealth countries in which consensual same-sex sexual relations remain criminalized. (Photo public domain)Activists in Commonwealth nations with whom the Washington Blade...
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Malaysia censors gay scenes in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (Screenshot via YouTube) Malaysia theaters show a censored version of “Bohemian Rhapsody” with the film’s gay scenes omitted. According to Malay...
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