US to Sign UN Gay Rights Declaration

MSNBC.com reported last week that the US intends to endorse a UN declaration that calls for the decriminalization of homosexuality worldwide. Former Pres. Bush refused to sign the declaration, but anonymous government officials reported last Tuesday that the US has requested to be added to the list of supporters. 66 of the 192 UN member states signed the declaration. Homosexuality is outlawed by 70 UN members, some of which punish homosexual acts by execution.