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Scott Lively’s accountability for Crimes Against Humanity should now extend beyond Uganda to the FSU

August 18, 2013

“…widespread, systematic persecution of individuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity constitutes a crime against humanity.” By Cathy Kristofferson, August 15, 2013 On August 14 we reported here on OBLOGDEE that Springfield U.S. District Court Judge Michael A. Posner, ruled against radical Christian Evangelical Scott Lively in his motion to dismiss the case… More Scott Lively’s accountability for Crimes Against Humanity should now extend beyond Uganda to the FSU

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Ugandan LGBT Group Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Important Reminders

July 4, 2013

  The anti homosexuality Bill is still in parliament and on the order paper of business to follow. We urge that you continue consulting activists on the ground as we chose to take on a more subtle way of lobbying as spontaneous actions from our partners especially those not from Africa is always met with… More Ugandan LGBT Group Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Important Reminders

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Uganda’s Parliament reconvenes to a clogged house including anti-gay Bill

June 24, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, June 24, 2013. The Ugandan Parliament’s legislators are about to reconvene. The Daily Monitor, has reported that as the Ugandan Parliament will have to deal with a “clogged agenda” in the House. There are many issues waiting to be considered, including the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which has been lingering in Parliament over the… More Uganda’s Parliament reconvenes to a clogged house including anti-gay Bill

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Ugandan LGBT activists warn against false fund raising

May 27, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, May 27, 2013. The Ugandan LGBT community is expressing concerns about rogue organizations and individuals soliciting funds from the West through false or exaggerated stories presented on social media. What follows is a plea and announcement by LGBT human rights defender Kasha Jaqueline Nabagesera, Founder & Executive Director of the Ugandan organization… More Ugandan LGBT activists warn against false fund raising

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WND promoting anti-gay Scott Lively’s revisionist Pink Swastika and the call to kill gays

April 20, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, April 20, 2013. The News Publication, WND, with an extreme right wing slant describes itself on its about page as  “an independent news company dedicated to uncompromising journalism, seeking truth and justice and revitalizing the role of the free press as a guardian of liberty.” And continues to note: “We remain faithful… More WND promoting anti-gay Scott Lively’s revisionist Pink Swastika and the call to kill gays

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What do we call Christians who call for death of Gays in the name of the Bible?

April 18, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, April 18, 2013. Well there are many of these types of people. I could write for a month pointing out their sites, Facebook pages, and the vitriol of the minority  that seems to be increasing as we achieve more and more progress toward equality. These people hate and they shoot their venom… More What do we call Christians who call for death of Gays in the name of the Bible?

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Fearful Ugandan Parliamentarians want to vote in secret for the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

April 6, 2013

If the Bill does see passage, in whatever form, with or without the death penalty, this Ugandan Parliament will go down in global history as one which legislated hate and genocide and all of them will be held accountable, both as a group and as separate individuals. By Melanie Nathan, April 06, 2013. An article… More Fearful Ugandan Parliamentarians want to vote in secret for the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

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Ugandan President agrees that anti-gay Red Pepper Tabloid is bad news

March 22, 2013

Museveni ‘under pressure to ban’ Red Pepper In an article by Grace Natabaalo it is revealed that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he is under pressure to ban local tabloids such as Red Pepper for exposing nudity. “We could have closed it but because of the pressure by western powers about the free… More Ugandan President agrees that anti-gay Red Pepper Tabloid is bad news

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Uganda Speaker Kadaga nominated for San Francisco Pride most harmful to gays Pink Brick award

March 20, 2013

PLEASE VOTE \ at http://www.sfpride.org/vote/ By Melanie Nathan, March 21, 2013 UPDATED 3/21/2013. : After informing the San Francisco Pride Board that Ugandan activists were horrified by this nomination and concerned about the harmful backlash that could follow, the Pride organizers agreed to remove Kadaga from the site as a nominee.  They were apologetic for… More Uganda Speaker Kadaga nominated for San Francisco Pride most harmful to gays Pink Brick award

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Ugandan President Museveni seems to make case against Anti-Homosexuality Bill in visit with Kerry Kennedy

March 19, 2013

The Ugandan Parliamentarians should note that the President of Uganda makes the case that Anti–gay legislation is unnecessary  By Melanie Nathan, March 19, 2013. According to Ugandan press, a delegation of USA human rights activists, led by Kerry Kennedy, the president of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, met with Ugandan… More Ugandan President Museveni seems to make case against Anti-Homosexuality Bill in visit with Kerry Kennedy

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Scott Lively’s desperation means multiple marriage partners for bisexuals

March 4, 2013

Mere Stupidity or myth and lies;  Lively’s lack lustre impact in the LG community denotes time to tackle the BT community – Read this article and indulge in a big LMFAO By Melanie Nathan, March 04, 2013. “Is “bi-sexual marriage” really relevant?” asks fervently anti-gay pastor Scott Lively, in a recent post which appeared on… More Scott Lively’s desperation means multiple marriage partners for bisexuals

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Ugandan News reveals horrific rape case and 20 Girls defiled daily by straight men in Uganda

March 3, 2013

By Melanie Nathan & Cathy Kristofferson While the Ugandans still allow for the distractions and time wasting Anti-Homosexuality Bill to dominate the discourse about sexual immorality and so called defilement of children, with one single case yet to appear as evidence of such, this article appeared in their press today: 20 girls defiled daily in… More Ugandan News reveals horrific rape case and 20 Girls defiled daily by straight men in Uganda

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OUTING Red Pepper owners and staff for persecution of Gays in Uganda

February 26, 2013

Ugandans actively working to persecute fellow Ugandans – yes here we OUT the criminals current Red Pepper crew By Melanie Nathan, February 25, 2013. For many years, the Ugandan tabloid, Red Pepper has purposely targeted alleged gay, lesbian and transgender people, outing them in the print magazine, often using pictures accompanied by pervasive rhetoric.    The… More OUTING Red Pepper owners and staff for persecution of Gays in Uganda

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American Ambassador Speaks about corruption at Ugandan Energy Summit

February 25, 2013

Corruption is a major deterrent to investing in Uganda, and while not discussed perhaps the Anti–Homosexuality Bill, if passed, will make these considerations worse By Melanie Nathan, February 25, 2013. While the Ugandan Parliament is about to debate the Anti-Homosexuality Bill,  Uganda hosted a key energy and infrastructure summit, to explore private sector involvement lead… More American Ambassador Speaks about corruption at Ugandan Energy Summit

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Scott Lively poised to cause more anti-gay persecution | An odious letter to the Russian people

February 23, 2013

“The purpose of my visit was to bring a warning about the homosexual political movement which has done much damage to my country and which has now taken root in Russia. This is a very fast-growing social cancer that will destroy the family foundations of your society if you do not take immediate, effective action… More Scott Lively poised to cause more anti-gay persecution | An odious letter to the Russian people

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Hateful Anti-Gay Video features Ugandan host of U.K. Preacher Paul Shinners

February 23, 2013

Watch this outrageous Video showing Bishop David Kiganda in the presence of David Bahati declaring Death for Homosexuals. By Melanie Nathan, February 23, 2013. This Video is older news but can now be seen in a different light, when noting that U.K. Preacher Paul Shinners has yet to answer questions about his preaching at the… More Hateful Anti-Gay Video features Ugandan host of U.K. Preacher Paul Shinners

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St. Neots U.K. Preacher Paul Shinners has yet to answer questions about his anti-gay remarks

February 20, 2013

Should apologize to Uganda’s Gay community, the U.K. LGBTI Community and to Bloggers he unjustly accused By Melanie Nathan, Feb 20, 2013. Since exposing Paul Shinners, as an Evangelical Christian extremist, who spoke at the Ugandan New years eve Rally, where much anti-gay sentiment was expressed by a group of pastors, local UK activists are… More St. Neots U.K. Preacher Paul Shinners has yet to answer questions about his anti-gay remarks

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Gay Icon Stephen Fry Debates Anti-Gay Pastor on Ugandan Radio

February 19, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, Feb. 19, 2013. We wondered if Lord of Dance, British Gay Icon, Stephen Fry would speak out against the Anti-Homosexuality Bill while in Uganda to shoot for Comic Relief this week, the very same week as Parliament may hear the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which is number 1 on today’s Order Papers. Indeed he… More Gay Icon Stephen Fry Debates Anti-Gay Pastor on Ugandan Radio

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Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill moves up to #1 on Parliament’s Notice of Business

February 19, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, Feb 19, 2013. UPDATED MARCH 06, 2013: The Parliament did not post The Order Papers on its Website today. UPDATED MARCH 05, 2013. AHB is not on Parliament Agenda today due to a special sitting of Parliament to pay tribute to THE LATE FIRST DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/MINISTER OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,… More Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill moves up to #1 on Parliament’s Notice of Business

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See Ugandan MP Minority Report Calling for Scrapping of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

February 17, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, February 17, 2013. Warren Throckmorton, has published a draft copy of a Minority Report which apparently had made its way out of the Ugandan Legal Affairs and Parliamentary Committee on the Anti-homosexuality Bill. The Bill, otherwise known as The Kill the Gays Bill which had reached position number 3 last week on… More See Ugandan MP Minority Report Calling for Scrapping of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

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Lord of Dance Gay Icon Stephen Fry visits Uganda in the same week Kill the Gays on Parliament’s Agenda

February 17, 2013

Melanie Nathan, February, 17, 2013. Thanks to  Michael Petrelis it has come to my attention that British actor Stephen Fry has been tweeting about his arrival in Uganda.   Fry describes himself on his Twitter accounts as “British Actor, Writer, Lord of Dance, Prince of Swimwear & Blogger – NEVER reads Direct Messages. London · http://www.stephenfry.com/… More Lord of Dance Gay Icon Stephen Fry visits Uganda in the same week Kill the Gays on Parliament’s Agenda

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American Chamber of Commerce in Uganda to hold summit same week as Anti-Homosexuality Bill on Parliament Agenda

February 16, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, February 16, 2013. While the Ugandan Parliament is about to debate the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, next week, Uganda will host a key energy and infrastructure summit at the same time, to explore private sector involvement. Kelly Mactavish-Mundar, the president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Uganda, says the February 22 meeting will… More American Chamber of Commerce in Uganda to hold summit same week as Anti-Homosexuality Bill on Parliament Agenda

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Ugandan Bishop Attacked by Anti-Gay Makerere University Students

February 16, 2013

For statements deemed pro-gay By Melanie Nathan, February 16, 2013. Bishop Zac Niringiye, the retired assistant Bishop of Kampala, known as the leader of the controversial “Black Monday” Movement, was giving presentation to students at Makerere University, Kampala, when a a group of angry anti-gay Christian students turned rowdy and threatened to expel him from… More Ugandan Bishop Attacked by Anti-Gay Makerere University Students

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Uganda embezzlement should lead to scrapping the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

February 16, 2013

Looking for a miracle By Melanie Nathan, Feb 16, 2013. Uganda has not lost one shilling yet to the threatened passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill – but it has lost a great deal of financial support because of scandals, corruption and embezzlement and for the latter no one can blame the gays.  Some have threatened… More Uganda embezzlement should lead to scrapping the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

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U.K. Preacher Paul Shinners claims he could have stopped the Anti-homosexuality Bill in Uganda

February 13, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, February 13, 2013. After exposing Paul Shinners and his shenanigans in Uganda, the preacher from the United Kingdom, tried to court the U.K. press to refute facts that simply could not be denied; and in doing so, his attempt to discredit my report, did nothing much but bring greater attention by activists… More U.K. Preacher Paul Shinners claims he could have stopped the Anti-homosexuality Bill in Uganda

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Ugandan LGBTI Community braces as Anti-Homosexuality Bill to be Debated in Parliament Tomorrow

February 11, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, Feb 11, 2013. Ugandan LGBTI community is bracing itself for the moment that they knew would come, but hoped would not, as they report that The Anti-Homosexuality Bill, also known as the Kill the Gays Bill, is scheduled for its second debate tomorrow, in Uganda’s Parliament. This could lead to swift passage… More Ugandan LGBTI Community braces as Anti-Homosexuality Bill to be Debated in Parliament Tomorrow

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Controversial Journalist Andrew Mwenda on educating Ugandans to counter homophobia

February 9, 2013

Andrew Mwenda is still a great ally and an important voice and I do not purport to understand Ugandans better than he does, however I believe strongly that it is time for people in his capacity to introduce a much more productive and proactive route toward the truth about homosexuality for presentation to Ugandans. View… More Controversial Journalist Andrew Mwenda on educating Ugandans to counter homophobia

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President Obama Speaks at Event Sponsored by Secretive Group Known as “The Family”

February 7, 2013

 While the President Eschews LGBT Equality he Supports Group Behind “Kill the Gays” Bill in Uganda and GetEQUAL  did not stage  its annual responsive “Breakfast Without Bigotry” which protests  outside the National Prayer Breakfast because Michael Dixon, the lead organizer died suddenly  last week. He died unequal under the law. WASHINGTON, DC — Today President… More President Obama Speaks at Event Sponsored by Secretive Group Known as “The Family”

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David Cecil British Producer detained for Deportation from Uganda

February 7, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, Feb. 07, 2013.  3:00 am PST Updated: Feb 12, 2013 –  Sources in Uganda confirm that British play producer David Cecil was deported last night.  Also confirmed by  British foreign office spokesman who told the BBC that Mr Cecil was deported on Monday evening. “We are concerned that he was deported without… More David Cecil British Producer detained for Deportation from Uganda