Homophobic Moscow Mayor Bans Gay Prides Saying It’s Satanic
January 27, 2010 by Michelle Penny
Filed under Homophobia

The mayor of Moscow, Yuri M Luzhkov has gained himself a nomination in the category of most homophobic people on the planet after saying he would not allow a gay pride event to go ahead in Moscow in May. Explaining that “we haven’t permitted such a parade and we won’t permit it in the future.” [...]
Recording Academy Says Buju Banton Isn’t Homophobic It’s Just His Cultural Perspective
December 11, 2009 by Michelle Penny
Filed under News

Earlier this week Queeried reported on the decision by the Recording Academy to nominate Buju Banton, an artist known for his homophobic performances, for a GRAMMY Award. This move was first criticised by L.A Gay and Lesbian Center, before being taken up by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) who have begun a [...]









