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Russia's Defense Ministry has a novel idea on how to root out gay people from its military — body searches.
The Moscow Times reports that new recruits could face searches of their genitals and buttocks while authorities look for tattoos that would indicate they're gay. Recruits would also be asked about their sexual history and "whether they have a girlfriend and whether it is important for her to be faithful." The official recommendations are part of guidelines issued by the Defense Ministry and first reported by the Izvestia newspaper. Read full article here.
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France to take a big step...
Justice Minister Christiane Taubira told the national assembly Tuesday that the bill constitutes an “act of equality. … Finally, marriage will be a universal institution.” “We have never underestimated the importance of this reform,” Taubira said of the plan that’s divided the Catholic-majority country. President Francois Hollande’s “marriage for everyone” pledge has seen hundreds of thousands of supporters and opponents take to the Paris streets in separate demonstrations in the past two weeks. Read more here. U.K. Law Proposed to...
As Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, endure the final throes of pregnancy, Parliament is working on legislation to ensure that their firstborn child will be able to rule, no matter their sexual orientation.
Parliament will soon pass legislation to allow the royal couple's child to rule the United Kingdom whether the child is male or female. Labor MP Paul Flynn has an amendment to support an openly gay king or queen. Read full article here. |
ESPN makes history with its broadcast of gay champion bowler, Scott Norton, kissing his husband. Watch the clip here!
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