Prominent Ugandan gay rights activist critical after stabbing
Stephen Kabwe, a prominent gay rights activist from Uganda, was hospitalized in critical condition after being stabbed. “Stephen claims that the intention of these two men was to kill him.'' not a robber He also claims that they have been following him for several days,” fellow activist Hans Senhuma wrote about the assault. Homosexual activity […]
Georgia voter challenges before 2021 runoff didn’t violate Voting Rights Act, judge says
A judge ruled that the conservative group True the Vote violated the Voting Rights Act by challenging the eligibility of more than 360,000 Georgia voters ahead of the 2021 runoff elections for two U.S. Senate seats. It was ruled that no. U.S. District Judge Steve Jones issued a 145-page ruling in favor of True the […]
Right’s Racist Claudine Gay Attacks Targeted ‘Diversity’
New York Times reporter Mara Gay said Wednesday on MSNBC's “Morning Joe” that former Harvard University president Claudine Gay's resignation was not a result of several instances of plagiarism that had been uncovered, but rather “academic freedom.” He said he believed the attack was based on right-wing racist attacks against the group. Gay said, “What […]
Longtime NRA leader faces trial in case by New York AG James despite gun rights group decrying political probe
Wayne LaPierre, the longtime leader of the National Rifle Association, is scheduled to go on trial in a corruption case brought by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, but his office's four-year investigation has been linked to political A state court recently rejected gun advocacy groups' claims that the attack was motivated by criminal […]
Pakistan human rights body voices skepticism about upcoming elections
Pakistan's Independent Human Rights Commission said on Monday there was little chance of free and fair parliamentary elections being held in the country next month due to “pre-poll irregularities”. He also expressed concern that authorities have rejected the candidature of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and most other members of his party. Munizae Jahangir, co-chairman […]
Democrats Sought Major Curbs On Gun Rights In 2023
In 2023, significant gun laws and jurisprudence were promulgated by Democrats and left-wing judges, impacting an individual's Second Amendment right to own firearms. Amid a growing number of mass shootings across the country, left-wing activist groups and Democrats are seeking to pass legislation that would restrict individuals' access to guns by imposing background checks and […]