Archbishop Desmond Tutu to Address HRC Awards

Link One of the strongest advocates for worldwide human rights will speak at the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission’s annual gala awards ceremony. Says the Archbishop, "I could not have fought against the discrimination of apartheid and not also fight against the discrimination that homosexuals endure, even in our churches and faith groups.”

Report: Life Was Better for Gays Under Saddam

Link Prior to the "big liberation" by US troops, gays and lesbians in Iraq say they weren't out loud and proud -- but they were quietly accepted by society. Since Saddam is gone and chaos is taking over, LGBT Iraqis say they're facing new discrimination and violence.