President Obama makes his sub-Saharan Africa debut with a visit to Ghana next week and WHYS is doing a TV special to discuss it. We’re looking for African and American guests in London, Johannesburg, Lagos, Washington and New York to take part in the discussion (that’s where we have TV studios), so let us know if you’re interested in participating. Continue reading ‘Obama and Africa’
A quick reminder for today, just so we’re clear.
What we’re discussing: If the majority of a country’s population want homosexuality to be illegal, is it acceptable for that to be the law? Should we respect each country’s right to choose where it stands on this? Or is the freedom to be gay, a human right that is non-negotiable?
What we’re not discussing: Whether you think being gay is acceptable.
India has legalised homosexuality after almost 150 years. Some of you might find this surprising, especially in a country that is the biggest democracy in the world. But if the majority of people support it, what’s wrong with a country keeping homosexuality illegal? Continue reading ‘On air: Does any country have the right to make homosexuality illegal?’
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