Brunei Government Again Defends Penal Code

The government of Brunei continues to defend the country’s new penal code that includes the death penalty for anyone found guilty of consensual same-sex sexual relations. “We reaffirm that the Syariah crimin...

Brunei to Punish Homosexuality With Death by Stoning

The country of Brunei is set to pass its Sharia Penal Code (SPC), which would punish homosexuality with death by stoning, according to Gay Star News. Other punishments allowed under the SPC are amputation fo...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, June 12

1. Maine could make history twice this November by electing an openly gay governor and electing the youngest openly gay legislator. Mike Michaud ran unopposed in Tuesday's Democratic gubernatorial primary and w...