OPINION – Ang Ladlad, the Philippine LGBT party list seeking a congressional seat in the upcoming May 2010 national elections, was denied accreditation by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for the May 2010 elections, on the grounds of “immorality (as per Quran and the Bible)” and “threat to the youth.” When will Filipino LGBTs have a voice in the legislation?

No one should be allowed to get married. Ever. But we are fighting for equity and that includes the bad as well as… the badder. This here list of sarcastic arguments against gay marriage has been circulating on the net in one form or other. Feel free to add more points.

After 10 years, Liverpool is finally holding its pride march for 2010. What may have triggered the revival of rainbow pride among locals is the series of gay-hate crimes in the past 18 months, and while the hate crimes are nothing but deplorable, this only proves the LGBTQ community’s resiliency and talent to turn things — even awful things — around despite all odds.

Oh, couldn’t those against same-sex marriage think of a better name? – In a sad turnout of votes, Maine’s law recognizing same-sex marriages was overturned with the passage of the questionable “Question 1″.

From Questioning Transphobia blog: The newly signed “Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act” expands the existing anti-hate crime law to include crimes motivated by a victim’s actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Is there hope of getting the same anti-hate crime law in the Philippines?

Get to know Task Force Pride (TFP), the official organizing network of the annual Philippine Pride March. Plus find ways on how you can participate or support Pride March Manila 2009.