#Uganda "Death Penalty for Gays" bill, now without the death penalty | #LGBT

The BBC has good news on the horrendous "Death Penalty for Gays" bill in Uganda. Quoting:

A committee of Ugandan MPs has endorsed the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill but dropped the death penalty provision, an MP has told the BBC.

MP Medard Segona said "substantial amendments" had been made to the bill but said he was not allowed to reveal further details.

So, to recap:

• This anti-gay bill is still horrendous, and still expected to be passed by Christmas.


• It looks like the death penalty components are out, thank the stars.


• That said, we still don't know what's actually in the bill, because it's undergoing revisions.


• By the way, the headline going around the social media claiming that the bill's been passed is not accurate. (cf. this blog post)


• We still have a chance to stop this moronic, superstitious legislation, by applying public pressure. One measure we can take is to sign this petition. If you're in the US, add a note that you will pressure your Congressmen to cut off all foreign aid to Uganda if this bill passes.