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This Is What Happens When You Are Arrested For Being Gay In Uganda
"Even if you go to the wash room people wanted to rape us. They were saying, ‘You are sodomising yourself, let us also enjoy you.'” BuzzFeed News was given exclusive footage from a new Channel 4 documentary.
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MPs Demand An End To Discrimination Against LGBT People Around The World
Forty politicians from the House of Commons and the House of Lords have formed a major new group to fight oppression. BuzzFeed News attended the reception.
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This Trans Woman Kept Her Beard And Couldn't Be Happier
"I'm widening the bandwidth of how to be a woman." Alex Drummond talks to BuzzFeed News about why she kept her beard after transitioning – and how others react.
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28 Awesome And Outrageous Outfits From London Pride 2015
Full marks to the guy dressed as a pink doughnut with a happy meal on his head.
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Tom Daley Says He Wants To Get Married And Have Children
The out gay Olympic diver tells BuzzFeed News he'd like at least three children and discusses what needs to be done to improve the mental health of LGBT people.
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This Is What Happens In Detention Centres If You're Lesbian Or Gay
"People just saw you as a sex toy." BuzzFeed News speaks to lesbians and gay men who fled to Britain only to be detained.
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Northern Ireland's Biggest Ever Same-Sex Marriage Protest Hits The Streets Of Belfast
The country had never seen anything like it. BuzzFeed News met the crowds demanding equality, including a 95-year-old woman who joined the march.
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These Celebrities Are Taking Selfies To Raise Awareness Of An LGBT Helpline
The London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard is Britain's leading support service for LGBT+ people. Celebrities, along with members of the public, are posting pictures to promote it.
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This Trans Guy Wrote A Letter To The Little Girl He Once Was To Say Sorry
"The year you turned 11 was the first time you said out loud that you didn't want to live anymore," wrote Ethan to Emily. He talked to BuzzFeed News.
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UKIP Has Been Banned From Pride But The Other Parties Are Hardly Perfect
UKIP has been kicked out of Pride, but is this fair? How do we judge if a political party is homophobic? BuzzFeed News investigates.
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UKIP Have Been Allowed To March At Pride And Some LGBT People Are Furious
The decision to let UKIP take part in London Pride has sparked outrage, a petition, and calls for a boycott.
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This Is What Happens When You Interview RuPaul And He Throws Some Serious Shade
When RuPaul's Drag Race launched in Britain, BuzzFeed News went to meet him. Sh*t got real.
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This Was The Happiest, Gayest, Greatest Night In Irish History
The same-sex marriage referendum sparked some of the most jubilant celebrations Dublin had ever seen. BuzzFeed News went among the crowds to capture a historic night.
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Ecstatic Scenes As Ireland Says "I Do" To Same-Sex Marriage
In a resounding victory for LGBT rights, Ireland's referendum on same-sex marriage passed with a landslide. BuzzFeed News reports from inside Dublin Castle, where campaigners rejoiced and history was made.
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Official Votes Show Ireland Has Voted Overwhelmingly For Same-Sex Marriage
The country, which decriminalised homosexuality only 22 years ago, is the first nation in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote. The measure passed with some 62.1% of support, according to election officials.
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This Is How It Feels To Be In Ireland For Today's Historic Same-Sex Marriage Vote
"A 90-year-old man broke down in tears and said, 'It's too late for me now. But I wish you all well and I'll certainly be voting yes.'"
Patrick Strudwick
19 Comedians Made A Hilarious And Moving Video Supporting Same-Sex Marriage In Ireland
"Take this opportunity to give gay people the same pain and suffering that any other married person has."
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"Gay Cake" Bakery Found Guilty Of Discrimination
In a victory for LGBT rights, a judge ruled in favour of the activist turned away by the Christian-run Ashers bakery.
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Meet The Trans Actress Set To Become Britain's Biggest New Star
In her first major interview, Rebecca Root tells BuzzFeed News about playing the lead in the BBC's new trans sitcom, appearing in Eddie Redmayne's latest film, and how transitioning saved her.
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This Irish TV Journalist Just Came Out And It's Heartbreaking
Ursula Halligan wrote an article revealing she's a lesbian, inspired by next week's same-sex marriage referendum.
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