Homophobia

The legalization of gay marriage in the US has sparked increased homophobia in Nigeria. Now fear is growing that Obama may bring up the issue during the Nigerian president’s trip to the White House later this month.

It’s tough being gay in Russia. That’s why an anonymous Russian exchange student sought asylum in the US on the basis of his sexual orientation. Though nobody was supposed to know about his application, an American official recently outed the teen in a piece for the New York Times.

“Homophobia” is pejorative enough that even anti-gay activists in Jamaica are trying to avoid being labeled homophobes. But commentators on the island say they shouldn’t be able to dodge the term.”Homophobia” is pejorative enough that even anti-gay activists in Jamaica are trying to avoid being labeled homophobes. But commentators on the island say they shouldn’t be able to dodge the term.

On Tuesday, the Pentagon’s top leaders said the 17-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” law, which prohibits gay and lesbian armed forces members from openly admitting their sexuality, would not pose a problem if scrapped. Todd Zwillich reports.

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