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Saudi Arabia Seek Death Penalty For Homosexuals Who ‘Come Out’

Saudi Arabia have announced plans to execute homosexuals who ‘come out’ publicly on social media.  According to Oraz, a Saudi newspaper, prosecutors in the city of Jiddah are introducing the death penalty in response to an increase in prosecutions of people practising homosexuality in Saudi Arabia over the last 6 months. Washingtonblade.com reports: Okaz reported that Jiddah authorities have prosecuted 50 cases in which men allegedly dressed as women.

Hawaii May Become First State In US To Decriminalize All Drugs

Submitted by Claire Bernish via TheAntiMedia.org,

Following Portugal’s model, Hawai`i could become the first state in the U.S. to decriminalize all drugs — including cocaine and even heroin.

“[D]espite a longstanding policy that enforces illicit drug prohibition and imposes some of the world’s harshest penalties for drug possession and sales, illicit drug use in the United States has been increasing,” states a resolution that passed, amended by the Hawai`i House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

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