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October 25, 2012
Spanish lesbian fights for Franco abuse damages

A 54-year-old woman in Spain is seeking compensation after she was jailed for being gay during General Franco's regime

A 54-year-old woman is seeking compensation from the Spanish government for suffering anti-gay persecution at the hands of General Franco's regime.

The lesbian, who is idenitified in court only by the initials MCD, was arrested when she was 17 for being gay.

After a sham trial, she was sentenced to four months to three years in prison for 're-education'.

May 28, 2012
Gay rights are changing Latin America

GSN explores who's bucking trends and making waves to elevate the profile of LGBT communities in Mexico, the Carribean, Central and South America 

It's not Facebook's fault. Don't blame the drag queens.

But Latin America is becoming gayer.

Gay, bi and trans communities in Latin America have always existed, albeit quietly. With gay rights issues gaining prominence around the world, LGBT communities in Latin America are making themselves known to their neighbors, politicians and the world.

'It's not that there are more gays and lesbians living in Latin America,' wrote Javier Corrales, political science professor at Amherst College and editor of the book The Politics of Sexuality in Latin America.

May 26, 2012
Sweden is euphoric over victory at Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision 2012 celebrates three hour show filled with usual camp and controversy

Eurovision 2012 has come to a spectacular end with a three hour show filled with the usual camp and controversy.

The competition tonight (26 May) in Baku, Azerbaijan, saw Sweden win with 372 points going to 28-year-old Loreen for her club hit, Euphoria.