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Gay News: The man who shared a hotel room with William Hague has resigned as the Foreign Secretary's special adviser
By: Nigel Robinson
William Hague's aide resigns
Gay News: A senior adviser to the Archbishop of Westminster has claimed that abortion and gay rights have turned the UK into a moral wasteland.
By: Nigel Robinson
Top Catholic blames UK moral wasteland on gay agenda
Gay News: The Foreign Secretary William Hague has issued an extraordinary statement about his relationship with a male employee.
By: Nigel Robinson
Hague: relationship with aide "purely professional"
Gay Pride News: Despite heavy rain, thousands turned out for the twentieth Manchester Pride Parade on Saturday 28 August.
By: Nigel Robinson
Corrie stars head Manchester Pride
Gay News: The new issue of Veronica, one of the successful Archie teen comic books, is to feature its first gay character
By: Nigel Robinson
Archie comics welcome first gay character
Gay News: Justice Minister Crispin Blunt has come out as gay
By: Nigel Robinson
Government minister comes out
Gay News: The video for the new duet between Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams features scenes inspired by gay cowboy movie "Brokeback Mountain"
By: Nigel Robinson
Gary and Robbie in "Brokeback Mountain" video
Gay News: Former chairman and man behind George W Bush's re-election campaign comes out
By: Nigel Robinson
Former Republican chairman is gay
Gay News: Most US marines would prefer not to share with an openly gay colleague, says top marine.
By: Nigel Robinson
Most US marines don't want a gay roommate
Gay News: A Presbyterian minister, who officiated at sixteen gay weddings, is to appear before her church's disciplinary court on Thursday.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay weddings minister to face church trial
Gay Pride News: Sir Ian McKellen will be the official Grand Marshal for this year's Manchester Pride Parade.
By: Nigel Robinson
Sir Ian McKellen to lead Pride Parade
Gay News: Thousands of people have marched in Dublin to demand equal marriage rights for same-sex couples.
By: Nigel Robinson
Dubliners demand gay marriage
Gay News: Danny Miller, who plays gay character Aaron Livesy in Emmerdale, has been the victim of a homophobic attack.
By: Nigel Robinson
Emmerdale actor in "gay boy" attack
Gay News: A Mississippi teenager is suing her school district after a photo of her in a tux was pulled from her high school yearbook.
By: Nigel Robinson
Lesbian axed from yearbook for wearing tuxedo
Gay News: A Catholic adoption service has failed in its bid to prevent gay couples from adopting children.
By: Nigel Robinson
Adoption service loses fight to ban gays
Gay News: A 19-year-old man admits to blackmailing men he contacted on gay and adult chat lines.
By: Nigel Robinson
Teen blackmailed men on gay and adult chat lines
Gay News: German gay couples who have registered their partnership to get same rights as married couples.
By: Nigel Robinson
German gay couples awarded equal inheritance rights
Gay News: Judges vote 9-2 to allow married gay couples in Mexico City to have the same adoption rights as straight couples.
By: Nigel Robinson
Mexico Court upholds adoption rights for gays
Gay News: Gay couples in California will now have to wait until December to see if they can marry.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay marriage put on hold - again
Gay News: Will Young has been voted top role model in British pop music for young gay people.
By: Nigel Robinson
Will Young best role model for young gays
Gay Showbiz News: Hit US TV Show 90210, currently playing on E4, will feature a gay character in its new series.
By: Nigel Robinson
Top teen show to introduce gay character
Gay Pride News: Tokyo Gay Pride judged a success as four thousand people take to the streets over the weekend.
By: Nigel Robinson
Tokyo hosts first Gay Pride in three years
Gay News: The majority of British people disagree with the Pope on key moral, social and human rights issues, says human rights activist Peter Tatchel
By: Nigel Robinson
Pope not welcome in Britain, says Tatchell
Gay News: One of the USA's highest-ranking military cadets has resigned because she can no longer lie about her sexuality.
By: Nigel Robinson
Top lesbian cadet resigns over "don't ask, don't tell"
Gay News: Despite Proposition 8 being ruled "unconstitutional", gay couples still can't get married in California.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay marriage on hold for another week
Gay Pride News: A dozen men dressed as soap legend Hilda Ogden will lead the Parade at Manchester Pride.
By: Nigel Robinson
"Hilda Ogden" to return for Manchester Pride
Gay News: More trouble for Mel Gibson as his father brands the Pope as gay
By: Nigel Robinson
Mel Gibson's father attacks Pope as gay
Gay News: Students at Saint Andrew's University have expressed concern over the appointment of a professor with controversial views on homosexuality.
By: Nigel Robinson
Students slam appointment of anti-gay professor
Gay Pride News: Lack of support from statutory bodies has forced the organisers of the first Worcester Pride to cancel the event.
By: Nigel Robinson
Worcester Pride cancelled due to lack of local and financial support.
Gay News: The Liberal Democrats will vote on gay marriage at their annual party conference in Liverpool next month.
By: Nigel Robinson
Lib Dems to vote on gay marriage
Gay News: A former vicar and his wife have been banned from fostering after saying they don't want gay couples in their home.
By: Nigel Robinson
Ex-vicar can't foster because of views on gays
Gay Pride News: More than 160,000 people took part in this year's Brighton Pride, making it the biggest in its eighteen year history.
By: Nigel Robinson
Brighton holds its biggest gay Pride ever
Gay Pride News: More than 21,000 people attended Liverpool's very first Gay Pride event over the weekend.
By: Nigel Robinson
First Liverpool gay Pride great success
Gay News: Mexicos Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriages in Mexico City are not unconstitutional.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay marriage law upheld in Mexico City
Gay News: A Labour Party activist in Nottingham has claimed that a Tory leader refused to shake hands with him because he is gay.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay mayor "snubbed" by Tory council leader
Gay News: An Iranian youth has been sentenced to death after false accusation of gay assault.
By: Nigel Robinson
18-year-old Iranian sentenced to death
Gay News: Federal judge decrees that California's Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage, is unconstitutional.
By: Nigel Robinson
Proposition 8 is overturned
Gay News: A new biopic reveals Playboy magazine founder, Hugh Hefner to be a champion of human and gay rights
By: Nigel Robinson
Playboy boss champion of gay literature
Gay News: The BBC Trust rejects complaint about a headline on its website which asked the question, "Should homosexuals face execution?"
By: Nigel Robinson
BBC rejects "homosexual execution" complaint
Gay Pride News: A gay barman was viciously assaulted for being gay just hours before Leeds Pride
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay man beaten unconscious on eve of Pride
Gay News: Rugby player Gareth Thomas and Queen of Shops Mary Portas are the two most influential gay people in Britain today according to the Independ
By: Nigel Robinson
Gareth Thomas and Mary Portas top gay Pink List.
Gay News: X Factor winner Joe McElderry has come out as gay.
By: Nigel Robinson
Joe McElderry is gay
Gay Pride News: Three thousand Gay Pride supporters have marched through the streets of Jerusalem, in a day which passed without serious incident.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem - but "donkey parade" banned
Gay Showbiz News: Hollywood hunk Tom Hardy admits to having had gay affairs as teenager
By: Nigel Robinson
Inception star Tom Hardy admits to gay flings
Gay Pride News: Nepal will host its very first gay pride march this summer.
By: Nigel Robinson
Nepal to host first Gay Pride event
Gay News: An Italian magazine has published an investigation into the double lives led by gay priests in Rome.
By: Nigel Robinson
Catholic Church hit by further gay sex scandals
Gay News: A Home Office funded report claims that gay men and lesbian are more likely to put their health at risk through illegal drug misuse.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gays more at risk from drug misuse than straight people
Gay TV News: Are they or aren't they? New series Sherlock hints Holmes and Watson could be gay
By: Nigel Robinson
Sherlock Holmes's big gay tease
Gay Showbiz News: Comedian and chat show host Paul OGrady will return as his most famous creation later this year.
By: Nigel Robinson
Lily Savage set to return
Gay News: The Pentagon has sent out a survey to 400,000 troops asking them how they feel about taking communal showers with gay men and lesbians.
By: Nigel Robinson
Pentagon asks how troops feel about taking showers with gays
Gay News: In an interview with The Times, Lord Mandelson says you can be who you are and still get to the top
By: Nigel Robinson
Peter Mandelson describes himself as a good role model
Gay TV News: Doctor Who and Torchwood star John Barrowman wants a part in the cult high-school musical show Glee.
By: Nigel Robinson
Captain Jack wants role in Glee
Gay News: Argentina has become the first Latin American country to legalise same-sex marriage.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay marriage becomes legal in Argentina
Gay News: The Rawhide Kid returns in a new mini-series.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay comic-book cowboy returns
Gay News: Peter Tatchell receives award for 43 years of gay and human rights activism.
By: Nigel Robinson
Honorary Doctorate for Peter Tatchell
Gay News: Tough guy actor Mickey Rourke is said to be in talks to take on the role of gay rugby player Gareth Thomas in new movie.
By: Nigel Robinson
Rourke to star in Gareth Thomas biopic
Gay News: A lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to her school prom has received a $35,000 (£23,000) settlement.
By: Nigel Robinson
Lesbian prom student gets payout
Gay Pride News: First Gay Pride event in Eastern Europe judged a success despite protests and counter demonstrations.
By: Nigel Robinson
Europride in Warsaw a hit
Gay News: Stonewall report reveals gays are shown positively in just 46 minutes of 126 hours of TV
By: Nigel Robinson
Gays on TV predatory, promiscuous and comic
Gay Pride News: While the rest of the capital celebrates Pride, there will be no official gay Pride celebrations in Soho's gay village
By: Nigel Robinson
Pride London goes ahead - but not in Soho
Gay News: Rapper Eminem, who has been accused of violent homophobia in his lyrics, has come out in favour of gay marriage.
By: Nigel Robinson
Rapper Eminem Supports Gay Marriage
Gay News: Theresa May, the Home Secretary and Minister for Equality, has announced a programme of work to combat prejudice against LGBT people.
By: Nigel Robinson
New government programme to tackle anti-gay prejudice
Gay News: The Prime Minister David Cameron hosted a reception in Downing Street last night (16 May) for gay community leaders.
By: Nigel Robinson
Cameron greets gay community in Downing Street
Gay news: Apple has reversed a decision which blacked out animated frames of two gay men embracing on its iPad.
By: Nigel Robinson
Apple changes mind on gay kiss
Gay News: David Cameron, the Prime Minister, will host a party for gay community leaders tomorrow (16 June).
By: Nigel Robinson
PM to host gay reception in Downing Street
Gay News: Crusaid, one of the UKs best-known HIV charities, and leading HIV and sexual health charity, the Terrence Higgins Trust, have merged.
By: Nigel Robinson
Crusaid and Terrence Higgins Trust merge
Gay Pride News: The Gay Pride season is well under way following the success of Blackpool and Birmingham Prides.
By: Nigel Robinson
Pride season well under way
Gay Pride News: The stars of Coronation Street will lead this year's Manchester Pride parade with a special float.
By: Nigel Robinson
Corrie stars to lead Manchester's Gay Pride Parade
Gay News: Steven Monjeza has split from his partner and moved in with a woman
By: Nigel Robinson
Malawi gay couple split up
Gay News: Sex Diary explains why gay author E. M. Forster stopped writing.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay sex stopped Forster writing
Gay News: Two women have become the first lesbians to marry in Portugal.
By: Nigel Robinson
Portugals first same-sex marriage takes place
Gay TV News: Dales soap Emmerdale beats Corrie and EastEnders for best gay storyline.
By: Nigel Robinson
Emmerdale has top gay storyline
Gay News: Members of the Labour Partys LGBT Rights group were allegedly refused service in a pub on Saturday night.
By: Nigel Robinson
Labour gay group "refused drinks" in Westminster pub.
Gay News: Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell is to present a documentary on Pope Benedict XVI for Channel Four Television.
By: Nigel Robinson
Tatchell tackles the Pope
Gay News: Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo comes out in favour of gay marriage
By: Nigel Robinson
Ronaldo says yes to gay marriage
Gay News: The Malawi gay couple who were sentenced to 14 years hard labour have thanked the President for their release and pardon
By: Nigel Robinson
Malawi gay couple thank President
Gay Showbiz News: Glee star marries her lesbian partner
By: Nigel Robinson
Marriage glee for Jane Lynch
Gay News: Hamburger giant McDonald's is targeting the gay market in their latest TV commercial - but only in France.
By: Nigel Robinson
McDonald's target gay audience
Gay News: Former Chief Secretary resigned after it was revealed he had claimed expenses for renting a room from James Lundie, his male partner
By: Nigel Robinson
David Laws says he should have been open about being gay
Gay News: Moscow sees its first gay Pride with no arrests or violence as activists trick the police
By: Nigel Robinson
Moscow Pride fools police
Gay News: The Malawi couple sentenced to fourteen years' hard labour for being gay have been freed and given a Presidential pardon.
By: Nigel Robinson
Malawi couple freed and pardoned
Gay News: The Christian preacher who was arrested for allegedly making homophobic comments is to sue for wrongful arrest.
By: Nigel Robinson
'Gay sin' preacher to sue
Gay News: The American Congress has made an important step towards repealing the ban on gay people serving openly in the military.
By: Nigel Robinson
Major step towards repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Gay News: The Mayor of Moscow is a criminal and should be put on trial, said gay rights activist Peter Tatchell in the Russian capital.
By: Nigel Robinson
Moscow Mayor is a criminal, says Tatchell
Gay News: Stephen Gately, the Boyzone singer, has left a fortune of £1.5 million.
By: Nigel Robinson
Late Boyzone star Stephen Gately leaves £1.5 million.
Gay News: A controversial performance by Elton John has passed without incident in the Moroccan capital of Rabat
By: Nigel Robinson
No riots at Elton concert in Morocco
Gay News: The CIA allegedly intended to discredit Saddam Hussein with a faked gay sex tape showing him having sex with a teenage boy.
By: Nigel Robinson
Saddam in CIA's planned gay sex video
Gay News: Sentenced for being gay, Monjeza and Chimbalanga have now been separated
By: Nigel Robinson
Malawi gay couple forced apart by authorities
Gay TV News: Media regulator Ofcom has cleared Coronation Street's lesbian kiss.
By: Nigel Robinson
Corrie's lesbian kiss is OK, says regulator
Your chance to win a fantastic Nissan Cube at this year's Birmingham Pride
By: Nigel Robinson
Try your luck with the Pride Life boys in Birmingham!
Gay News: Police have arrested two gay rights activists in Zimbabwe.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay rights activists arrested in Zimbabwe
Gay News: Christians are being called on to stay away from a religious arts festival after Peter Tatchell has been invited as a speaker.
By: Nigel Robinson
Festival boycott called over Tatchell invite
Gay Pride News: A gang of about eighty neo-Nazis halted Slovakia's first Gay Pride event on Saturday.
By: Nigel Robinson
Neo-Nazis stop Slovakia Gay Pride
Gay News: The Home Secretary Theresa May has changed her mind about gay couples adopting children.
By: Nigel Robinson
Theresa May changes mind on gay adoption
Gay Pride News: The mayor of Moscow has banned the city's annual Gay Pride for the fifth time in five years.
By: Nigel Robinson
Moscow Pride banned again
Gay News: A judge has sentenced a gay couple in Malawi to 14 years hard labour for 'unnatural acts' and 'gross indecency'.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay Malawi couple sentenced to 14 years hard labour
Gay Soap News: Actor Marc Elliot reveals he has been the subject of verbal abuse on the street since taking on a gay role in the top soap
By: Nigel Robinson
EastEnders actor gets abuse for gay role.
Gay Pride News: Special stamp celebrates Austrian Gay Pride
By: Nigel Robinson
Austria issues world's first Gay Pride stamp.
Gay News: A judge has convicted a gay couple in Malawi of 'unnatural acts' and 'gross indecency'.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay couple in Malawi face 14 years
Gay News: Homophobia: Enough is Enough
By: Nigel Robinson
Corrie's Sean: Enough to homophobia
Gay News: Portugal has ratified its gay marriage law, making it the sixth European country to allow same-sex marriage.
By: Nigel Robinson
Portugal agrees on gay marriage in spite of President.
Gay News: The Crown Prosecution Service will not prosecute homophobic preacher after Peter Tatchell offered to speak in
By: Nigel Robinson
Homophobic street preacher saved by Peter Tatchell.
Gay Pride News
By: Nigel Robinson
A round up of the weekend's Prides
Gay News: Two gay men who were refused accommodation at a Berkshire bed and breakfast are to sue its owners..
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay couple turned away from B&B to sue
Gay news: The Pope has condemned gay marriage as a threat to society.
By: Nigel Robinson
Pope says gay marriage is insidious and dangerous
Gay News: The first international Same-Sex Hand Holding (Sshh!) Week will begin on Monday 17 May.
By: Nigel Robinson
Monday sees start of Same-Sex Hand-Holding Week.
Gay Pride News: According to website Gay Russia, local gay activists have described the ban on the Slavic Pride march as absurd.
By: Nigel Robinson
Slavic Pride in Belarus this weekend has been cancelled
Gay News: The creator of the Glee TV series has called for a boycott of Newsweek magazine for an allegedly homophobic article.
By: Nigel Robinson
Glee creator seeks Newsweek boycott after gay snub
Gay news: A teenager has been charged with the murder of a sixteen-year-old gay man in East Kilbride.
By: Nigel Robinson
Friend charged with murder of gay teenager
Gay News: Nineteen anti-gay protesters were arrested and police fired tear gas as more than 1,000 protesters tried to stop Baltic Pride in Vilnius
By: Nigel Robinson
Violence marred Baltic Pride in Lithuania over the weekend.
Gay Pride News: Baltic Pride March for Equality will go ahead in Vilnius tomorrow (Saturday 8th May).
By: Nigel Robinson
Breaking News: Baltic Pride march to go ahead after all
Gay News: If the law is passed country will become first Latin American country to allow gay marriages
By: Nigel Robinson
Argentine deputies approve same-sex marriage
Gay News: Student accused of killing of Ian Baynham says he thought girl would get hurt
By: Nigel Robinson
Student says he hit gay man to protect girl
Gay Prides: Baltic Pride march has been suspended
By: Nigel Robinson
The Baltic Pride march for this Saturday has been cancelled.
Gay News: Stonewall urges LGBT people to vote in the General Election
By: Nigel Robinson
Stonewall: Use Your Vote Today - The Bigots Will
Gay News: Gay storyline in Emmerdale is up for a series of awards in the forthcoming British Soap Awards.
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay Emmerdale storyline up for awards
Gay News: Elton John has been barred from performing at a private concert in Egypt.
By: Nigel Robinson
Elton banned from Egypt
Gay News: A leading Tory has claimed that homosexuality is the work of demons, and that those demons can be driven out by the power of prayer.
By: Nigel Robinson
Top Tory: homosexuality the work of demons
Gay news: Offering sex therapy to gay and lesbian couples would 'encourage sin'
By: John Howard
Christian relationship counsellor who refused to help gays loses in high court
Matt Smith, the current Doctor Who, is to take on the role of gay writer Christopher Isherwood in a new BBC drama.
By: Nigel Robinson
Matt Smith to regenerate into Christopher Isherwood.
Gay news: 'What I believe in' includes Section 28 and that homosexuality is 'wrong'
By: John Howard
Cameron sacks candidate who said gay people are 'not normal'
Gay news: 'Polish Secret Service discussed Prime Minister Kaczynski's homosexuality'
By: John Howard
Late Polish president's allegedly gay brother runs to replace him
Gay news: Baldness and homosexuality are consequences of Western diet says Evo Morales
By: John Howard
Bolivian president: Men who eat chicken will turn gay
Gay news: Tory leader wants to help Poles on their 'journey' to recognise full rights for gay people
By: John Howard
Cameron sends gay MP to showdown with Polish homophobes
Gay News: David Cameron has been urged to sack a member of his frontbench team after the MP wrote that the gay age of consent should not have been.
By: Nigel Robinson
Shadow Minister: Age of consent should not have been lowered.
Gay news: Largest Lutheran denomination in the US recants after 25 years of deliberation
By: John Howard
US Lutheran church abolishes all anti-gay policies
Gay news: British government predicts a 'major diplomatic incident if the Ugandans do not back down'
By: John Howard
Anti-Homosexuality Bill Ugandan MP to be banned from UK
Gay news: Martina Navratilova and Gareth Thomas were guest speakers
By: John Howard
Stonewall's Equality Dinner raises a record £366,000
Gay news: One of the killers is alleged to have called Ian Baynham and his friend 'f***ing faggots'
By: John Howard
Trial begins: Killing of Baynham was like 'Clockwork Orange'
Gay news: New birth certificates have two 'parent' sections instead of 'mother' and 'father'
By: John Howard
Lesbian couple are first to sign new birth certificate together
Gay news: Hit musical TV series Glee has been named best comedy series.
By: Nigel Robinson
Glee named best comedy series
Gay news: He was 'tired of living a lie' and inspired by gay rugby player Gareth Thomas
By: John Howard
Australian swimming champion comes out as gay
Gay news: She was interrupted while addressing a gender equality conference
By: John Howard
Turkish minister who described homosexuality as 'a disease' is barracked
Gay news: Adam Lambert and Perez Hilton also on 'most feared gays and lesbians' list
By: John Howard
Ellen DeGeneres is America's 'most influential gay person'
Gay news: Show should relate to a younger audience, writers were told
By: John Howard
My Family sitcom's son to come out as gay
Gay news: French government: 'This is an unacceptable linkage and we condemn it'
By: John Howard
France joins UK bishops in condemning Vatican's homosexuality abuse link
Gay News: Batwoman is to be the first lesbian superhero to get her own regular comic.
By: Nigel Robinson
Batwoman to be first gay superhero to get her own comic
Gay Entertainment News: Sir Ian McKellen joins Scissor Sisters.
By: Nigel Robinson
Sir Ian McKellen joins Scissor Sisters.
Gay news: Merseyside police had appealed for witnesses to the 'homophobic hate crime' to come forward
By: John Howard
No one to be charged over homophobic attack on James Parkes
Gay news: 'They weren't asylum seekers or refugees, they had actually been trafficked into Scotland from Africa'
By: John Howard
Scottish trade in African gay sex slaves revealed
Gay news: 'There is a relation between homosexuality and paedophilia,' says Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone
By: John Howard
Catholic Church decides to blame its crimes on homosexuality. Again.
Gay news: 'Rather than let it beat him, he focused on life and tried to make it better for other people in the same situation'
By: John Howard
HIV activist Clint Walters dies at 31
Gay news: 'This is a man whose first instinct is to cover up the scandal and damn the young victims to silence'
By: John Howard
Richard Dawkins plans to have Pope arrested in UK
Gay News: In a political turnaround, Anastasia Beaumont-Bott, the first chair of the LGBTory group, has said she will vote Labour.
By: Nigel Robinson
Founder of Tory gay rights group to vote Labour
Gay news: Week-long event will be held at Eamon Farrell's National Performing Arts School
By: John Howard
Colin Farrell supports Irish anti-homophobia campaign
Gay news: Crimes against gays and lesbians are rarely reported because 'Victims are afraid to speak out'
By: John Howard
US State Department reports 'corrective rape' in Zimbabwe
Gay News: Coronation Street forthcoming gay storyline has been praised by the Lesbian and Gay Foundation.
By: Nigel Robinson
Street's lesbian storyline praised by Lesbian and Gay Foundation
Gay news: She revealed her diagnosis to encourage other women to attend screenings
By: John Howard
Lesbian tennis legend Navratilova has breast cancer
Gay news: Singer will donate money through her True Colors Fund
By: John Howard
Cyndi Lauper to establish shelter for LGBT youth in NYC
Gay news: Some of the 'Great Ignored' were ignored this time
By: John Howard
Cameron forgets to mention gay people in election speech
Gay news: Less than half of the region's teachers have the confidence to challenge homophobia
By: John Howard
Homophobia 'endemic' in Merseyside schools
Gay News: Peter Tatchell demands that Shadow Home Secretary apologise and retract
By: Peter Tatchell
Tatchell: Tories need to state whether they support B&B discrimination
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Grayling says that it is right that owners of Bed and Breakfast accommodations should be allowed to ban gay guests.
By: Nigel Robinson
B&Bs should have the right to ban gay couples, says Shadow Home Secretary
Gay news: Anal sex is illegal between men and women on the British overseas territory
By: John Howard
Gibraltar: 'Homosexual buggery is (not) OK'
Gay News: Comic will not shy away from Ellen's sexuality
By: Nigel Robinson
Ellen DeGeneres becomes a comic-book hero
Gay news: GFEST will showcase the work of over 100 established and emerging artists
By: John Howard
London's gay art festival open for submissions
Gay news: Home secretary announces £250,000 fund to help victims of homophobic crime
By: John Howard
Alan Johnson launches Stonewall's anti-gay hate crime guide
Gay news: Martin says he's 'doing great' and feeling 'stronger than ever'
By: John Howard
Coming out 'Likely to boost Ricky Martin's career'
Gay news: Pink Army's intention to sue him had majority support in Dutch parliament
By: John Howard
General apologises for blaming massacre on gay soldiers
Gay news: 'What will happen from now on? It doesn't matter'
By: John Howard
Ricky Martin has come out as a gay man
Gay news: 'It's amazing how much things have changed in such a short time'
By: John Howard
Chris Bryant has first civil partnership in Palace of Westminster
Gay news: 'The ancestors will turn in their graves should we allow this to happen'
By: John Howard
Mugabe and Tsvangirai reject gay rights for Zimbabwe
Gay news: Homosexual acts were illegal on the Channel Island until 1984
By: John Howard
Guernsey lowers gay age of consent to 16
Gay news: He should 'stand down for the fact that he did not act in a Christian fashion to protect children'
By: John Howard
Sinead O'Connor wants investigation of 'lying' Pope
Gay news: gay and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has called on the Pope to resign
By: Nigel Robinson
Peter Tatchell calls for the Pope to resign
Gay pride: Despite an LGBT population of 40,000, Bristol has been one of the few large cities without one
By: John Howard
Bristol to stage its first Pride festival this summer
Gay news: 'The Tory group is divided on homosexual rights', says dissident MEP
By: John Howard
Cameron switches off during gay interview
Gay news: Gay hate finally becomes illegal
By: John Howard
Incitement to hatred punishable by up to seven years in prison
Gay news: Demand for an apology on 'Gays can shoot straight too' website Pink Army
By: John Howard
Gay soldiers blamed for massacre by US general may sue
Gay news: New rules say films must 'portray good triumphing over evil'
By: John Howard
Gays OK in Malaysian films, if they go straight
Gay news: 'They gave me no prior warning', says proprietor of B&B
By: John Howard
No room for gay couple at the Christian inn
Gay news: Contributors include Sir Ian McKellen, Gareth Thomas and Beth Ditto
By: John Howard
20 gay stars join forces for AIM HIGH
Gay news: The Dutch defence ministry described his claim as 'absolute nonsense'
By: John Howard
Gay soldiers contributed to Srebrenica massacre says US general
Gay news: She will be only the second out gay bishop
By: John Howard
US Episcopal church confirms first lesbian bishop
Gay news: Society was the last of its kind to continue to resist the legislation
By: John Howard
Catholic adoption society wins exemption over gay parents
Gay news: They face up to fourteen years in prison for committing 'unnatural practices between males'
By: John Howard
Protest planned for gay Malawian prison couple
Gay news: Exclusion of gay groups is 'deeply un-Irish and discriminatory'
By: John Howard
Dublin Pride condemns NYC's anti-gay St Patrick's Day Parade
Gay news: Indie band's frontman will appear at Ibiza Rocks series in June
By: John Howard
Bloc Party's gay Kele to play solo gig
Gay pride: 40,000 expected to attend 11th festival at Coopers Field in September
By: John Howard
Gay rugby star Gareth Thomas supports Cardiff Mardi Gras
Gay news: Tragedy inspired him to help finance a play dealing with the issue
By: John Howard
Elton John's lover committed suicide over his sexuality
Gay news: Where's the Rent Boys? producer has made more than 300 films
By: John Howard
Porn director selected as Lib Dem candidate
Gay news: 'Let's show off a great Briton of whom we should be proud'
By: John Howard
Call for Alan Turing to be honoured at Olympics
Gay News: Outrage! and Amnesty call for release of Steven Monjeza & Tiwonge Chimbalanga
By: Peter Tatchell
Support Amnesty's Malawi campaign, says Tatchell
Gay news: 18-year-old Constance said: 'We do live in the Bible Belt'
By: John Howard
Prom cancelled because lesbian wanted to bring her girlfriend
Gay news: Last year's event attracted more than 400 walkers and raised in excess of £50,000
By: John Howard
Stonewall's Brighton Equality Walk is on 2 May
Gay news: Brown, Cameron and Clegg send messages of support
By: John Howard
Ronan Keating in surprise appearance at Student Pride
Gay news: 'I am gay ... those are the words that have been so difficult for me for so long'
By: John Howard
Anti-gay US Senator comes out as gay
Gay news: There are 20, but only 11 are willing to be named
By: John Howard
Cameron publishes list of his openly gay candidates
Gay news: And homosexuality is 'repulsive', 'sinful' and 'unnatural'
By: John Howard
Anti-gay group says killer whale should be stoned to death
Gay news: Sean Tully is a 'tea-time' gay, like 'lots of queens in the West End'
By: John Howard
EastEnders's gay says Coronation Street's is a 'stereotype'
Gay news: Rugby player, former male model and 'two black Cuban lads' involved
By: John Howard
Vatican stunned by gay sex scandal
Gay news: Roy Ashburn organised 'Traditional Family Values' anti-gay marriage rallies
By: Stephen Mitchell
Anti-gay US Senator arrested for drink-driving after leaving gay club
Gay News: The second official Designer Civil Partnership Show in London takes place this weekend.
By: Nigel Robinson
Designer Civil Partnership Show opens this weekend in London
Gay news: And John Barrowman is to star as Wisteria Lane's main villain
By: John Howard
Desperate Housewives to get its first lesbian relationship
Gay news: 'Another advance for gay equality and religious freedom'
By: John Howard
Peers vote to lift ban on civil partnership ceremonies in churches
Gay news: Only 15% of victims report incidents to the police
By: John Howard
One-third of gays and lesbians in Scotland have been physically attacked
Gay news: Police say death of Kristian Digby is unexplained
By: John Howard
Gay TV presenter Kristian Digby found dead
Gay news: 'I have always hated anybody who is not tolerant of gay men or lesbians or bisexual
By: John Howard
Daniel Radcliffe to star in anti-homophobia ad
Gay news: Gareth Thomas's coming out was a factor in the team's rise to league status, which he described as 'fantastic'
By: John Howard
Scottish gay rugby team to make their league debut
Gay news: 'I've had lovely, long relationships with men as well. I just happen to be in a relationship with a lady at the moment'
By: John Howard
Alison Goldfrapp: Not a 'midlife lesbian' but 'swings wherever'
Gay news: 'These hired goons were not down at the pub drinking flat beer with their mates, they were on national television'
By: John Howard
Australian sports presenters investigated for 'Brokeback' remarks
Gay news: Dr Paul Miller is a representative of the National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality
By: John Howard
Iris Robinson's 'gay cure' psychiatrist reported to GMC
Gay news: 'I promise you that no one need walk the road to equality alone again'
By: John Howard
Brown: The US can learn from us about gays in the military
Gay news: 'Plaid has always had a warm welcome for everyone in Wales. With no exceptions'
By: John Howard
Plaid Cymru's LGBT group launched
Gay news: Parties with Perez Hilton and doesn't think her views will cost her the title
By: John Howard
Miss California contestant says God wants gays dead
Gay news: Most Americans approve of 'gays' serving in the military, providing they're not 'homosexuals'
By: John Howard
US: Gays in the military supported by people who don't like gays
Gay news: Senior figures in the Church of England are united with three other faiths on the issue
By: John Howard
Anglican bishops support civil partnership ceremonies in churches
Gay news: In less than 20 years the island has gone from the decriminalisation of sodomy to civil partnerships
By: John Howard
Isle of Man to vote on civil partnerships
Gay news: 'A 21st century Section 28', said one campaigner
By: John Howard
Government U-turn will allow schools to 'condone homophobia'
Gay news: 'Fame attracts lunatics. I never had a bodyguard until Gianni died. I don't like celebrity anymore'
By: John Howard
Jesus was gay, says Sir Elton; Church of England disagrees
Gay news: No abusive or discriminatory language used, says PCC
By: John Howard
Press watchdog rejects complaint about Jan Moir's Stephen Gately piece
Gay News: Death penalty for straights and for non-sex offences too
By: Peter Tatchell
Uganda's Anti-Gay Bill: A Must-Watch Video
Gay news: 'I cannot remember one client or staff member being uncomfortable with my sexuality'
By: John Howard
Gay bank chief: Others should come out and 'move on'
Gay scene: Event will combine with the 10th International Conference on Bisexuality
By: John Howard
Registration now open for 2010 UK bisexual convention
Gay news: 'It's clear that most of Ireland's bishops should go', said one victim
By: John Howard
Pope: Sexual abuse of children by Irish priests is a 'heinous crime'
Gay news: Pioneering gay rights campaigner says the incident happened in 'the early period of AIDS'
By: John Howard
BBC broadcaster killed AIDS patient lover 'from his heart'
Gay news: British public will now have the chance to vote on controversial pontiff's voice
By: John Howard
Pope nominated for Classical Brit award
Gay news: Gay rights group Galop is often contacted by gay men who want their convictions under expired laws deleted
By: John Howard
The gay man still paying the price for 1959 buggery conviction
Gay News: Online petition against the Papal visit
By: Nigel Robinson
Sign the online petition against the Pope's visit to the UK
Gay scene: 250,000 visitors and hundreds of filmmakers expected over two weeks
By: John Howard
Europe's largest lesbian and gay film festival opens in London on March 17
Gay news: 'New Queer Cinema' director made Velvet Goldmine and Far from Heaven
By: John Howard
Gay director Todd Haynes to remake Mildred Pierce - starring Kate Winslet
Gay news: The 'pink sheep'of his family was just 40
By: John Howard
Gay fashion designer Alexander McQueen commits suicide
Gay news: National Secular Society estimates that funding the visit of 'someone who wishes to impose a reactionary agenda of social change on us' will
By: John Howard
Valentine's Day protest in London over Pope's visit
Gay news: Gay man who attempted citizen's arrest on the MP has considerable local support
By: John Howard
Gay activist to stand against Hazel Blears at next election
Gay news: 'Lesbianism, bestiality and other sexual perversions' should be prohibited he says
By: John Howard
Archbishop of Uganda backs Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Gay rights: Gay former NBA basketball player John Amaechi described the FA's anti-homophobia video as 'offensive' and 'vulgar'
By: John Howard
Tatchell: FA's anti-homophobia commitment in 'disarray'
Gay news: Eighth largest economy in the world has one of the highest rates of hate crimes against LGBT people
By: John Howard
Gay Brazilian man granted asylum in US
Gay news: Brokeback Mountain star plays the White Queen in forthcoming Alice in Wonderland
By: John Howard
Anne Hathaway renounced Catholicism when her brother came out
Gay news: Worried About The Boy follows the Culture Club star's rise from obscurity to 80s icon
By: John Howard
Gavin and Stacey's Mathew Horne to star in Boy George biopic
Gay news: 'The organisation that spawned it lacks a true understanding of the issues or any sense of nuance or proportion'
By: John Howard
FA cancel 'offensive and vulgar' anti-homophobia video premiere
Gay News: Statement came the day after President Obama described the bill as 'odious'
By: John Howard
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill 'will be changed'
'I would not partner with parties that have racist or homophobic views'
By: John Howard
Cameron: My Polish allies are not homophobic
More than three-quarters are against same-sex marriage
By: John Howard
US Republicans reject gay rights by huge margin in poll
'This abject climbdown has obviously been prompted by the Pope's recent criticism of the pro-gay clause in the bill'
By: John Howard
'Pope's criticism' forces Harriet Harman to drop gay equality law
Firth has been tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of a gay college professor in A Single Man
By: John Howard
Colin Firth: 'There are uncrossable boundaries facing gay actors'
National Secular Society plans protests over his state-funded visit to UK in September
By: John Howard
Pope condemns gay equality laws prior to first UK visit
'There is something about being with a woman that is very satisfying'
By: John Howard
'Bisexual' Amy Winehouse 'fancies Cheryl Cole'
'To turn away from that [homosexual] lifestyle is astonishing,' he said. Yes, Stephen, it is, mused his interviewer
By: John Howard
'Dumbest' Baldwin brother condemns gay marriage
Interviewees include Elizabeth Taylor, Armistead Maupin, Paula Prentiss, Heather Locklear and Linda Evans
By: John Howard
Rock Hudson documentary examines his secret gay life
50,000 grant to Victim Support will provide new staff and training
By: John Howard
Stonewall Cymru's new service to help hate crime victims in Wales
'It's the right thing to do,' said the president
By: John Howard
Obama's promise to end military gay ban 'mistaken' says John McCain
'It's a question of dignity,' said Vladimir Luxuria, a former MP and Italy's best-known transsexual
By: John Howard
Italy's prison for transsexuals opens soon
And while women make up only 14% of active duty personnel, 43% of them are gay
By: John Howard
'66,000' LGBs serving in US military
'The fact that the courses are open to all and not only the gay youth is part of our strategy to combat homophobia'
By: John Howard
Brazil opens its first gay school
'It is now quite likely the government will be prosecuted in the European court of justice,' said National Secular Society
By: Stephen Unwin
Government defeat over churches' rights to deny jobs to gay people
Today, 36% think homosexual acts are 'always' or 'mostly' wrong, compared with 62% in 1983, and former Sun editor claims to regret the way he portraye
By: Stephen Unwin
UK now far more accepting of homosexuality, survey finds
'We need a social whip or something like that, not a liberal ginger cake,' he says
By: John Howard
Moscow mayor denounces gay pride as 'satanic' - again
Tory MP has said homosexual relationships are not equal to the 'preferred model' of marriage
By: John Howard
Anne Widdecombe: Gay laws threaten free speech
Iris is investigated again, this time for corruption rather than homophobia
By: Stephen Unwin
Criminal investigation into Iris Robinson's financial dealings begins
First Attitude, and now the nudie magazine that's not only for women. What would Iris say?
By: Stephen Unwin
Playgirl wants Iris Robinson's lover to bare all
The Tory record is 'nothing short of shameful', said Chris Huhne
By: Stephen Unwin
Lib Dems: Gay rights would 'grind to a halt' under Tories
Columnist Jon Qwelane has equated homosexuality to bestiality
By: Stephen Unwin
'Committed homophobe' to become SA ambassador to Uganda
'For a significant number of these children, their adjustment would be promoted were their parents able to get married'
By: Stephen Unwin
Proposition 8 trial hears children do well with gay parents
Uganda's president is making the right noises, but Bahati is defiant
By: Stephen Mitchell
Author of Uganda's Anti-Gay Bill to breakfast with Obama
Another proposal is to delay lifting the ban due to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
By: Stephen Unwin
Pentagon considers separate showers for gay soldiers
Gay sex was illegal in China until 1997 and homosexuality was classed as a mental illness until 2001
By: Stephen Unwin
Mr Gay China pageant shut down by police
What next for the scandal-ridden Bible-basher? Perhaps redemption via TV
By: John Howard
Iris Robinson resigns as an MP and from Northern Ireland assembly
Gareth Thomas defends decision to come out in Daily Mail
By: John Howard
Gay rugby star Gareth Thomas looking for love
Early Day Motion urges scrap the Bill, decriminalise same-sex relations
By: Peter Tatchell
Uganda "Kill Gays" bill - what YOU can do
Hampshire Constabulary came second and four other forces made the top 20
By: John Howard
Stonewall rates IBM most gay-friendly employer for 2010
Lib Dem leader described David Cameron as very difficult to trust on the issue of gay rights
By: John Howard
Nick Clegg: Faith schools must teach that homosexuality is normal and harmless
A 'strike at the biological basis of the difference between the sexes', he said
By: John Howard
Pope condemns gay marriage as an 'attack' on creation
Two other extramarital affairs alleged. Her husband will step down - for six weeks
By: John Howard
Iris Robinson, who said gays should see a psychiatrist, seeing a psychiatrist
The law is expected to come into effect in April, just in time for the visit of Pope Benedict
By: John Howard
Portugal votes in favour of gay marriage
Scandal-ridden MP has gone skiing in Chamonix, but is too unwell to answer questions
By: John Howard
Attitude wants Iris Robinson's 40 years younger lover on its cover
MP has described homosexuality as 'disgusting, loathsome, nauseating, wicked and vile'
By: John Howard
Tatchell condemns 'hypocrite' Iris Robinson
Norton remains in prime-time but there is speculation about the fate of Jonathan Ross
By: John Howard
Graham Norton accepts pay cut to stay at the BBC
Peter Tatchell has taken up the case of pair charged with 'unnatural practises between males'
By: John Howard
Trial of Malawian gay marriage couple begins next week
Casey Johnson death down to drugs, says fiancée
By: John Howard
Lesbian Johnson & Johnson heiress found dead
Directors of Mamma Mia! and The Object of My Affection and sculptor of Oscar Wilde on New Year honours list
By: John Howard
Phyllida Lloyd, Maggi Hambling and Nicholas Hytner get CBEs and knighthood
'I hope that I will soon be one of hundreds, and that this appointment opens future opportunities for many others'
By: John Howard
Obama appoints trans woman to Department of Commerce
Newsreader discovers 'Sapphic contentment', says the Daily Mail
By: John Howard
BBC anchor Jane Hill outs herself
US finally lifts ban on visitors who are HIV positive
By: John Howard
US HIV ban lifted today
Pride Life looks back at 2009
By: John Howard
Pride Life takes a look at the gay news stories of 2009.
"Wicked Witch of the North" to quit
By: Nigel Robinson
MP who called homosexuality an abomination to step down
Museveni makes commitment to US assistant secretary of state for African Affairs
By: John Howard
Uganda's president will 'not sign' Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law
Boy George loses plea to appear on Channel 4
By: John Howard
Boy George banned from appearing in Celebrity Big Brother
Mexico makes LGBT history
By: John Howard
Mexico City first Latin American capital to legalise gay marriage
In Common Ground she played a lesbian who joins the 1950s US Navy
By: John Howard
Clueless star Brittany Murphy dead at 32
Fewer cases referred by the police this year, but more prosecutions and conviction rate up by 10% over a four year period
By: John Howard
Improved conviction rate for homophobic hate crime
'It is deeply manipulative and has no place in schools paid for by the taxpayer'
By: John Howard
More state schools running 'homosexuality is a sin' Alpha courses
Peter Tatchell responds to the BBC gay debate row
By: Peter Tatchell
TATCHELL TALKS: The BBC debate. HAVE YOUR SAY
Walter Trochez 'had been very active in documenting and publicizing homophobic killings and crimes committed by the forces behind the coup'
By: John Howard
Honduran LGBT rights activist assassinated
Widespread condemnation of BBC decision to debate gay execution
By: John Howard
BBC caught up in storm over gay execution
'I don't regret a thing. Taking risks is sometimes necessary, in order to challenge injustice'
By: John Howard
Tatchell quits as Green candidate due to brain injuries
'It creates a problem for any Christian if they are expected to do or condone something that they see as sinful,' she had said
By: John Howard
Christian registrar who refused same-sex ceremonies loses appeal
Buju Banton faces up to 20 years in prison
By: John Howard
'Faggots have to die' Buju Banton on drug charge
Attitude reader and Zac Ephron fan says: 'I get banter all the time, but it's good banter'
By: John Howard
Gay soldier back from Afghanistan talking about coming out
'The National Front. Homosexuality equals AIDS. The Queer Plague'
By: John Howard
National Front's homophobic stickers in Manchester's gay village
'It's a relief, a big success and a reward for two decades of lobbying'
By: John Howard
Austria legalises same-sex civil unions
Was it opposition from religious leaders or the threat of withdrawal of international aid that changed minds?
By: John Howard
Uganda 'to drop death penalty from Anti-Homosexuality Bill'
Anyone missing from this list, or who shouldn't be on it?
By: John Howard
Elton John and Judy Garland voted greatest gay icons
DCI Gerry Campbell, from the Metropolitan Police Service's Violent Crime Directorate, leads on hate crime policy and investigation across London.
By: Staff writer
DCI Gerry Campbell of the Met speaks out on homophobia
'I don't know whether he regards homosexuals as possessed by the devil, but someone ought to ask him'
By: John Howard
Peter Tatchell criticises Boris for attending 'homophobic' pastor's service
'Boom Bye Bye' boasts of machine-gunning gays and burning them with acid
By: John Howard
Grammy nomination for Buju Banton, who sings 'faggots have to die'
He will be starting from third place, with only 16.9% of the vote
By: John Howard
Gay Tory to stand against Hazel Blears at next election
Brighton gay village may become official
By: Nigel Robinson
Brighton's gay village could become officially recognised.
Dr Rowan Williams 'criticised widely for failing to speak out against a law that could see some homosexuals being executed'
By: John Howard
Archbishop of Canterbury's 'private' response to Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill
'Yes, sadly, friends, ABC has cancelled my appearances on Kimmel and NYE. Don't blame them. It's the FCC heat.'
By: John Howard
US TV cancels more Adam Lambert appearances after gay kiss
Latest setback for marriage equality in the US following its rejection by voters in Maine and California
By: John Howard
Gay marriage rejected by New York senate
'People are not born homosexual, they become homosexual'
By: John Howard
Vatican rebukes cardinal who said gays won't go to heaven
'I had to reach a level of comfort because it wasn't fair to push her back into secrecy,' she said of her partner
By: John Howard
Ronald Reagan's favourite sitcom star comes out as a lesbian
'I don't care who disagrees, it doesn't work if you're gay'
By: John Howard
Rupert Everett advises young gay actors to stay in the closet
United States granted nearly $250m in development assistance to Uganda
By: John Howard
World AIDS Day: Clinton warns Uganda over Anti-Homosexuality Bill
He said he would not 'encourage sin' by offering sex therapy to gay and lesbian couples
By: John Howard
Christian relationship counsellor loses appeal over helping gay couples
'Something like Little Britain is not particularly helpful...the word gay has become used as a derogatory term'
By: John Howard
Ian McKellen criticises Matt Lucas's 'only gay in the village'
"Ban reflects stereotyped, irrational, bigoted and unscientific fears"
By: Peter Tatchell
TATCHELL TALKS End the Gay Blood Ban VOTE IN OUR POLL
Turing made 'a greater contribution to defeating the Nazis than Eisenhower or Churchill'
By: John Howard
Manchester's event to honour gay code-breaking genius Alan Turing
American author claims Ugandan MP is a member of an organisation known as The Family
By: John Howard
'US fundamentalists finance Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill'
Homosexuals are 'dirty, filthy dogs that should be murdered', he said
By: John Howard
University College London cancels talk by homophobic Islamist preacher
'When children are stifled through bullying they are more likely to feel gender reassignment is their only option later in life'
By: John Howard
Schoolchildren to be tackled on 'sexist, sexual and transphobic bullying'
The couple, who are supported by Peter Tatchell, say they may take their case to the European court of human rights
By: John Howard
Application by straight couple for civil partnership rejected
The Observer's "frolicky pan-sexual sex symbol for the new millennium" is honoured for his services to the arts, LGBT rights and AIDS charities
By: John Howard
Alan Cumming receives OBE from the Princess Royal
TATCHELL TALKS: "Kill gays" preacher hosted by London universities
By: Peter Tatchell
TATCHELL TALKS: "Kill gays" preacher hosted by London unis
We used to have very few homosexuals traditionally,' he said
By: John Howard
Uganda's president: European gays recruiting in Africa
The third most powerful woman in the world after Hillary Clinton and Angela Merkel?
By: John Howard
Stonewall politician of the year is new EU foreign minister
'It was the best decision I've ever made', he says
By: John Howard
Eight months into transition, Chaz Bono feels 'great'
Their foes will include Muscle Mary, Pussy and the Pink Ninjas, and a 50-foot lesbian who menaces the seafront
By: John Howard
Gay superheroes to tackle crime in Brighton
'We do not find a connection between homosexual identity and the increased likelihood of subsequent abuse', it says
By: John Howard
Report to RC bishops finds homosexuality not a factor in abuse
'Inciting homophobic violence will cost you money. You will lose out big time', said Peter Tatchell
By: John Howard
Australia and NZ music festival drops homophobic reggae star
'I accept on behalf of all those who want to stand up and be counted as proud of their sexuality and secularity,' he said
By: John Howard
Stephen Fry receives award from gay humanists
'Hang a lesbian by the longest rope, if you're gay you're going to take a bullet', says one of his lyrics
By: John Howard
New Zealand music festival called to drop homophobic reggae star
National Anti-Bullying Week is November 16 - 20
By: John Howard
Celebrities support Stonewall's Get Over It! campaign
The author of the clause cited the support of Peter Tatchell, Liberty, Matthew Parris and Rowan Atkinson
By: John Howard
'Free speech' clause to homophobic hatred offence stays in
A large majority of MPs voted against the amendment on Monday
By: John Howard
Lords vote on 'free speech' clause to homophobic hatred offence
'I love that question. That never bothers me because it's so silly,' Gayle King says
By: John Howard
Oprah and I are not lesbian lovers, best friend says
'I don't believe sexuality is an issue now,' she says
By: John Howard
Lesbian Tory contests today's Glasgow byelection
Paltrow replaces Charlize Theron in the story of the first person to undergo sex-reassignment surgery to become a woman
By: John Howard
Gwyneth Paltrow to play Nicole Kidman's wife in sex-change movie
All three were under the age of 18 when they allegedly committed 'Lavat'
By: John Howard
Three men charged with homosexual conduct to be executed in Iran
'That's disgusting,' she said, until the camera panned up to reveal that she was the star
By: John Howard
Anti-gay marriage Miss California in sex video scandal
Star-studded event will mark the 20th anniversary of the Albert Kennedy Trust
By: John Howard
Sir Ian McKellen and Boy George to attend benefit for gay homeless
Sarah Waters, Ben Bradshaw, Boyzone and the Rev Scott Rennie also honoured
By: John Howard
Moir wins Bigot of the Year award; Stephen Gately's partner appears
'Being transsexual, I think an awful lot about where prejudice comes from'
By: John Howard
Trans playwright defends Jesus, Queen of Heaven against angry Christians
She faces stiff competition tonight from the Westboro Baptist Church, among others
By: John Howard
Jan Moir is late nominee for Stonewall Bigot of the Year
Guests included Graham Norton, Cilla Black, Jason Isaacs and Heidi Range
By: John Howard
Star-studded Terrence Higgins Trust Supper Club raises £90,000
Voters in the most pro-gay marriage part of the country repeal a state law allowing it
By: John Howard
Maine voters reject same-sex marriage
'Homosexuality is not a human right', said the bill's author
By: John Howard
France and US condemn Uganda's new Anti-Homosexuality Bill
'I can't be in the same room as someone who's gay. See them kissing each other - it's nauseating,' he wrote
By: John Howard
Polish footballer sacked for writing of his hatred of 'gays'
New policy is expected to come into effect on January 4
By: John Howard
Obama lifts HIV travel and immigration ban
'This case is part of a homophobic fight-back by Christian fundamentalists', said Peter Tatchell
By: John Howard
Christian registrar who refused same-sex ceremonies goes back to court
Australia tops the list, followed by Vietnam, Japan, Columbia and Ireland
By: John Howard
Chris Bryant announces 500 civil partnerships conducted in British consulates
Vigils and two-minute silences to be held in London, Liverpool, Norwich, Manchester and Brighton
By: John Howard
Boris Johnson condemns homophobic attacks ahead of nationwide vigils
Festival includes the world premiere of a new play about Carry On star Charles Hawtrey
By: John Howard
Liverpool's gay arts festival Homotopia opens on Sunday
'We are overwhelmed with gratitude that Bea saw that LGBT youth deserve as much love and support as any other young person'
By: John Howard
Golden Girl Bea Arthur leaves $300,000 to LGBT youth charity
Bring your non-drip candles (no glass please) to the square from 8pm
By: John Howard
Candle-lit vigil in memory of Ian Baynham to be held in Trafalgar Square
'Help us to catch those responsible for this despicable crime', police said
By: John Howard
Six youths arrested following homophobic attack in Liverpool
Paul Haggis denounces its support for 'hate-filled' Proposition 8
By: John Howard
Oscar-winning director quits 'gay-bashing' Church of Scientology
Have you been a victim of hate crime?
By: Nigel Robinson
Is homophobia on the rise? You tell us
New partnership helps gay couples plan for their perfect day
By: Nigel Robinson
Pink Approved helps same-sex couples plan their perfect day.
Beating was by 'up to 13 people aged 15-18'
By: John Howard
Gay man fighting for life after homophobic attack in Liverpool
Tuesday's debate will be attended by Fatboy Slim and former Brighton players
By: John Howard
Brighton & Hove Albion to host event on homophobia in football
Victim of 1998 anti-gay murder will be remembered in new legislation
By: John Howard
US Senate approves Matthew Shepard hate crimes act
'A lot of people find the sight of two grown men kissing in public really creepy,' said Griffin
By: John Howard
Question Time makes time for Moir
'Man and wife' will become 'lawfully wedded spouses'
By: John Howard
Church of Sweden will marry gay couples
'Everyone who worked with him loved him,' Polydor's website says
By: John Howard
Gately's record label files complaint about Moir column
Actors from Hollyoaks, The Tudors, Blue Murder, The Palace and The Boys Are Back get roles
By: John Howard
Cast announced for Lip Service, the BBC's new lesbian drama series
'Jan Moir's column has never been published in the Irish Daily Mail', it says. Now, maybe it never will be
By: John Howard
Irish Daily Mail abandons Moir, complaints now total 25,000
'I would like to see churches be much more open to the idea of gay partnerships being celebrated in church,' said Chris Bryant
By: John Howard
Gordon Brown wants civil partnership ceremonies at Westminster
Gay Wedding Show a massive success
By: Nigel Robinson
Manchester's Gay Wedding Show was a huge hit
Ian Baynham was punched and kicked to death
By: John Howard
Three teenagers charged with manslaughter of gay man
'By far the highest number of complaints ever received about a single article in the history of the commission'
By: John Howard
Should Jan Moir resign? Vote in our Stephen Gately poll now
He said that the investigation into his affairs would cause 'great distress' to his family and friends
By: John Howard
Section 28 MP to stand down over £100,000 expenses row
Highlights include Matthew Bourne's Dorian Gray, football and a Del LaGrace Volcano retrospective
By: John Howard
Shout: Birmingham's first ever dedicated LGBT festival
'I will not accept it that homosexuality must be accepted as a legitimate form of behaviour'
By: John Howard
Jamaican prime minister: No same-sex unions while I'm in charge
Police urge anyone with information to come forward
By: John Howard
Murder investigation launched after victim of 'homophobic' attack dies
US Marshals carry handguns, assault rifles and shotguns, and can form a posse, Old West style
By: John Howard
Obama nominates lesbian as US Marshal
In higher education, 33% of LGB staff reported negativity about their sexuality from colleagues
By: John Howard
Homophobia still deters some from entering teaching, report finds
Frederic Mitterrand was praised for his honesty when his book was first published in 2005
By: John Howard
Two-thirds of French back minister despite sex with 'boys'
'He was a very sensible man. He enjoyed himself, he loved life'
By: John Howard
Gately family denies Stephen was on eight-hour drinking binge
Broadcaster's long search for a replacement for Michael Grade begins again
By: John Howard
Gay businessman Sir Michael Bishop rejects ITV chairmanship
Boyzone singer found dead
By: Nigel Robinson
Stephen Gately has died.
The next Day in Hand will be Saturday, October 31
By: John Howard
Gay hand-holding campaign founder presented with award at Downing Street
China's internet providers crippled by millions of men trying to get there
By: John Howard
Chinese discover fabled Swedish all-lesbian town (pop. 25,000)
One of the UK's first openly gay senior executives seems set to run the country's biggest terrestrial commercial TV channel
By: John Howard
Gay businessman is frontrunner to head ITV
Homosexuals call all men boys, he said. 'They say boys when you are 60 years old'
By: John Howard
French culture minister called to resign over sex with 'boys'
Group hopes to 'show the world that the B isn't silent in LGBT'
By: John Howard
Bisexuals urged to remember National Coming Out Day is for them too
If he was referring to Michal Kaminski, he's not saying
By: John Howard
Stonewall's chief boycotts Tory conference Pride
Letter warns of Polish Law and Justice party's 'vile rhetoric'
By: John Howard
Stephen Fry gets angry about Cameron's 'homophobic' European allies
'He just couldn't get over what had happened with Matt'
By: John Howard
Matt Lucas's former civil partner found dead
'So far, he has not promised a single new policy for gay equality'
By: John Howard
Tatchell says Cameron 'is all talk and no action' on gay rights
But who would buy them anyway? Suggestions please...
By: John Howard
DVLA withdraws D1KES and F4GOT from sale
DV8's To Be Straight With You includes her 'loathsome' remark
By: John Howard
MP who described homosexuality as 'vile' snubs gay play invite
'I have had it with the Daily Mail and their particular brand of hate'
By: John Howard
Gay political blogger Iain Dale condemns Daily Mail's 'homophobic attack'
'Such statements are totally inappropriate and unacceptable,' he says
By: John Howard
Michael Cashman condemns UN president's view of homosexuality
Loser in Germany's election forced to apologise
By: John Howard
'I don't want a gay foreign minister,' says senior German politician
'These exclusions are not accidental omissions. They are explicitly written into the Equality Bill,' he writes
By: John Howard
Gays are not protected in the Equality Bill. Vote now!
'There is no difference in children raised by gay and lesbian parents and heterosexual parents. People are people'
By: John Howard
Study finds gay couples as fit to adopt as heterosexuals
French kissing
By: Nigel Robinson
France did some serious same sex snogging at the weekend.
US Congresswoman describes him as a 'Qaddafi shill spewing anti-gay bigotry'
By: John Howard
President of the UN General Assembly: homosexuality is 'unnacceptable'
Beth Ditto, Paul O'Grady, Sarah Waters, Ben Bradshaw and Boyzone are shortlisted
By: John Howard
Nominees for 2009 Stonewall Awards announced
'One of the most viciously homophobic world leaders' will face opposition
By: John Howard
Pope's 2010 visit to UK to be targeted by gay humanist group
Cher says she doesn't understand, but will 'strive to be understanding'
By: John Howard
Cher's son Chaz Bono to write memoir of sex change
Only 53% of men consider homosexuality acceptable, but women and younger people more gay-friendly
By: John Howard
39% of New Zealanders consider homosexuality immoral
Homosexuality is not in your DNA, he tells 'ex-gay' meeting
By: John Howard
Mormon leader says Satan makes you gay
New software knows you're gay - even if you don't say so on your profile
By: John Howard
Facebook friends can be used to identify gay men
They'll boldly go where no gay couple has gone before
By: John Howard
Star Trek's Mr Sulu to appear on The Newlywed Game - with his husband
'The safe space enabled me to be myself and give 100%, instead of wasting energy hiding who I am'
By: John Howard
Stonewall announces Leadership Programme 2009
Just the latest of the President's nominations of lesbians
By: John Howard
Obama nominates openly lesbian commissioner
The story of the first person to undergo sex-reassignment surgery gets the Hollywood treatment
By: John Howard
Nicole Kidman to star in sex-change movie
Many lesbian and bisexual women are reluctant to be honest about their sexuality when talking to doctors
By: John Howard
Love your inner lesbian - Stonewall's new health campaign
Leader of city's Conservatives described lottery grant to gay group as an 'outrageous waste of money'
By: Catherine A. Ross
Bristol councillor accused of homophobia called to resign
New biopic of Liberace for 2010
By: Catherine A. Ross
Matt Damon to be Michael Douglas's lover in Liberace film
Ex-husband of the Queen's sister has always denied rumours that he is bisexual
By: Catherine A. Ross
Lord Snowdon had gay affairs, says Nicky Haslam
'High-profile adoption stories involving celebrities send out the wrong message'
By: Catherine A. Ross
Elton's plan to adopt criticised by children's charity
Gay rights on the Fourth Plinth
By: Nigel Robinson
Oxford Pride took over the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square
Peter Tatchell says an apology for 'thousands of ordinary gay men and women' is also due
By: Catherine A. Ross
Gordon Brown apologises for the treatment of gay genius Turing
'This is what will happen to ALL gays,' killer's note warned
By: Catherine A. Ross
British consul in Jamaica murdered in 'batty man' attack
Presenter's three-year deal with the BBC rumoured to be worth £7.5m
By: Catherine A. Ross
Norton: 'I'm overpaid, but it's rude to ask'
The quality of anti-bullying policies "varies wildly" and many schools do not mention homophobic bullying at all
By: Catherine A. Ross
Homophobic bullying not being properly tackled in schools
'I don't think councils should be spending money on them parading through town'
By: John Howard
Mayor who cut funding for Pride praises Taliban
Sarah Waters up against the bookies' favourite Hilary Mantel
By: John Howard
Lesbian author Sarah Waters on Booker Prize shortlist
Homosexuality 'can be treated like any other congenital defect,' says guru
By: John Howard
'Cure' for homosexuality on remote Scottish island
'I'm not homophobic, I just don't like trespassers,' he says
By: John Howard
Farmer recruits pigs to prevent cruising
National AIDS Trust criticises campaign for 'stigmatising' HIV sufferers
By: John Howard
Hitler does AIDS awareness TV ad
Carol Ann Duffy may be the Hero, and DJ Spoony the Bigot
By: John Howard
Stonewall Hero and Bigot of the Year nominees named
Inquiry demanded over thwarted Gloucester LGBT sex club
By: John Howard
'Sodom and Gomorrah' in the Shires prevented
Radio 1's The Surgery to address coming out
By: John Howard
Radio show looks at coming out
Reach out and touch somebody's hand
By: John Howard
Gay hand-holding in public goes monthly
New birth certificates will be made available with two 'parent' sections instead of mother and father
By: John Howard
Lesbian partners can be legal parents from today
Manchester-based LGBT online TV and radio platform reveals plans
By: John Howard
LGBT TV channel reveals programming
Harvey Milk's birthday, May 22, likely to become a day of special significance
By: John Howard
Harvey Milk named to California Hall of Fame
Gay attorneys urge swift end to ban on HIV+ travellers to US
By: John Howard
The USA HIV travel ban may soon be lifted.
First state to legalise gay marriage will also see first gay marriage in an African-American church
By: John Howard
First black lesbian mayor in US is to marry
'If this deportation goes ahead there is a terrible risk that this man will be killed'
By: John Howard
MP demands halt to deportation of gay Iraqi
Lib Dem exposed for using male prostitutes has yet more to tell
By: John Howard
MP Mark Oaten's affair with a man at age nine
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit author reveals her period of 'complete and utter defeat and depression'
By: John Howard
Jeanette Winterson's TV thriller for children
'Turing arguably made a greater contribution to defeating the Nazis than Eisenhower or Churchill'
By: John Howard
Richard Dawkins wants apology for gay genius Turing
'A politically correct shadow of his former self' says Daily Mail
By: John Howard
Dennis the Menace to stop 'gay bashing' Walter
Malaysian state-run newspaper advises against gay sex on health grounds (and not just because it carries the death penalty)
By: John Howard
Doctor says gay sex causes swine flu
80s page 3 stunna to tie the knot with girlfriend and manager Myra Stratton - Lemmy from Motorhead to give her away?
By: John Howard
Sam Fox announces civil partnership
A "doggone solution" to the "boy-boy problem"
By: John Howard
US columnist: set attack dogs on cruising gays
Two-thirds of fans would feel comfortable if a player on their team came out, but "football is institutionally homophobic"
By: John Howard
Stonewall's new report on homophobia in football
Rapper-turned-actress "sashayed with five stunning women"
By: John Howard
Queen Latifah spotted at NY lesbian club
Kenneth Gunn, who said gays are "very sad people" and non-believers are "damned to hell" faces official complaint
By: John Howard
Homophobic SNP councillor called to resign
A few days after two were killed and 13 injured in Tel Aviv, the country is still at the same level of homophobia as Bulgaria
By: John Howard
46% of Israelis think gays are perverts
Research shows changing sexual orientation unlikely and harmful
By: John Howard
American Psychological Association rejects gay-to-straight 'therapy'
Charlene Cothran claims that you too can be heterosexual through Jesus Christ
By: John Howard
Publisher of black lesbian mag Venus on being an "ex-gay"
President Obama to honour famous gay rights activist along with Billie Jean King
By: John Howard
Harvey Milk to get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Scottish National Party councillor attacks gays and atheists on air
By: John Howard
SNP councillor: gays "are really very sad people"
Decision likely to widen the division in the international Anglican Communion
By: John Howard
LA Episcopal Church nominates gay and lesbian as bishops
Gok Wan on coming out to his parents
By: John Howard
How to Look Good Naked presenter tells how he came out to his parents
Two killed in gay hate crime in Tel Aviv
By: Nigel Robinson
Two people have been killed in a gun attack on a gay youth centre in Tel Aviv.
Presenter of The Scandalous Adventures of Lord Byron says speculation about his looks cost him work
By: John Howard
Rupert Everett: no facelift and I'm going off sex
Quakers back gay marriage
By: Nigel Robinson
Today the Quakers have backed gay marriage.
Country used to punish homosexuality with up to 10 years' imprisonment may change its mind
By: John Howard
Albania may allow gay marriages
Copenhagen Alive With OutGames
By: Ian Johnson
Ian Johnson reports from the World OutGames in Copenhagen.
British Telecom tops equality list
By: Nigel Robinson
BT is the best employer for gay men and lesbians in the world.
Trooper came out to the British army before telling his parents
By: John Howard
UK's Soldier magazine has gay on cover
Decorated PC and special constable are "over the moon"
By: John Howard
"First gay couple to father a baby" are policemen
The memoirs of Anthony Blunt, 'Fourth Man' of the Cambridge spy ring and Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures
By: John Howard
Brilliant gay spy (and traitor) tells (almost) all
We are/are not amused by anal bleaching?
By: John Howard
Royal family request private screening of Bruno
Manchester's gay village to be honoured by Tory conference
By: John Howard
Tories to host first ever conference Pride event
Broadcasting regulator finds gay adult channel 'In Breach' of guidelines
By: John Howard
Gay TV too smutty for Ofcom
'Les preservatifs qui donnent envie' ('Condoms that generate desire')
By: John Howard
New Durex ad features gay coppers
Lancet report blames prejudice for vast disparity in sub-Saharan Africa
By: John Howard
African male gay HIV 10x straight figure
Vatican newspaper kisses and makes up 109 years after playwright converted to Catholicism
By: John Howard
Pope: Oscar Wilde not so bad after all
Spokesman for Conservative Party in Europe caught on video
By: John Howard
Cameron's Polish MEP friend calls gays "fags"
Liverpool city council and Merseyside Police face legal action
By: John Howard
English Democrats candidate objects to rainbow flag
Anti-gay rights Michal Kaminski becomes main voice of the Conservative Party in Europe
By: John Howard
Homophobic Polish MEP shames Cameron
Convicted class-A supplier makes human rights plea against forced return to 'most homophobic place on Earth'
By: John Howard
Jamaican lesbian drug dealer fights deportation
Dr Rowan Williams's call for restraint over American move to include gay clergy ignored
By: John Howard
Archbishop of Canterbury: No gay bishops
Venerated 16th century Sufi saint "fell in love with a Hindu boy"
By: John Howard
Leading Muslim academic 'accepts' homosexuality
BBC documentary reveals 'hundreds' of killings of gays in Iraq
By: John Howard
Saddam's rule 'better' for Iraqi gays
Labour is losing the pink vote to us, says out gay Conservative MP
By: John Howard
Tories gay as anything - shock claim
Sovereign sends letters of support to anti-active homosexuality group
By: John Howard
Queen in homophobic church group row
General Teaching Council in faith group row
By: John Howard
Teachers' code on gays "watered down by religious bigots"
India makes first move toward gay rights
By: John Howard
Delhi court decriminalises homosexuality
David Cameron apologises for section 28
By: John Howard
But will he still love us in the morning?
Gay Marriage
By: David McDermott
The pros and cons of gay marriage, are you ready?
Boris and Gordon ban Tatchell
By: Nigel Robinson
Peter Tatchell has been banned by both main parties from celebrating Pride
You've got to have (gay) friends
By: Nigel Robinson
One in four straight men would like a gay best friend
Mandelson tops pink list
By: Nigel Robinson
Peter Mandelson is the most powerful gay man in Britain
Church in controversial gay exorcism
By: Nigel Robinson
A church has filmed its ministers casting the homosexual 'demon' out of a teenage boy
Intolerance increases in NI
By: Nigel Robinson
Almost one in four people in Northern Ireland does not want a gay neighbour
Canterbury gay enough
By: Nigel Robinson
Canterbury is gay enough and that's official
Pink Paper closes
By: Nigel Robinson
The Pink Paper is to stop printing
Gay sex universal in animal kingdom
By: Nigel Robinson
Man-on-man and girl-on-girl action is almost universal in the animal world
Postie wins sex bias case
By: Nigel Robinson
A gay postman has been awarded £2,400 after winning a sex bias case.
Cher's daughter to become a man
By: Nigel Robinson
Cher's daughter is to have a sex change
UK Ambassador slammed for supporting gay rights
By: Nigel Robinson
Our man in Poland has been accused of representing the homosexual lobby
Gay man voted Prom Queen
By: Nigel Robinson
A gay man has been voted his high school Prom Queen
Huge rise in homophobic crime
By: Nigel Robinson
Homophobic attacks are on the increase in the UK
Same-sex marriage ban remains in California
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay marriage stays banned in California but the fight goes on
Catholic priest claims gay men mainly responsible for child abuse
By: Nigel Robinson
A Catholic priest claims gay men commit most acts of paedophilia
Gay gag for the Church of Scotland
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay ministers will not be ordained in the Church Scotland for two years
Minister backed in gay row
By: Nigel Robinson
Evangelicals in the Kirk are backing a minister in a gay row
THT: get clued up about hepatitis
By: Nigel Robinson
The Terrence Higgins Trust urges men to learn about hepatitis
Lesbian nominated as US attorney in Seattle
By: Nigel Robinson
Barack Obama has nominated an out gay woman for US attorney
Moscow breaks up Pride
By: Nigel Robinson
Moscow police broke up a gay protest but allowed an anti-gay rally
Tatchell asks for dialogue with Moscow mayor
By: Nigel Robinson
Peter Tatchell wants a meeting with Moscow Mayor prior to a planned pride parade
Gays compared to Nazis
By: Nigel Robinson
A Scottish minister has compared gay clergy to Nazis
Rainbow flag honours murdered teen
By: Nigel Robinson
The rainbow flag is to fly over Liverpool Town Hall for the first time
New guide to gay adoption
By: Nigel Robinson
The Pink Guide to Adoption is the first book aimed at gays considering adoption
Postman sues Royal Mail over derogatory comments
By: Nigel Robinson
A postman is suing Royal Mail after a boss called him effeminate and bitchy
Moscow bans Pride
By: Nigel Robinson
Moscow has banned gay Pride.
UK Muslims say no to homosexuality
By: Nigel Robinson
British Muslims have zero tolerance of homosexuality
Duffy named as new Poet Laureate
By: Nigel Robinson
Carol Ann Duffy is the new Poet Laureate - the first woman and lesbian in the role
Cameron to attend Pride event
By: Nigel Robinson
David Cameron is to attend a gay Pride event this summer.
Evangelists block gay minister
By: Nigel Robinson
A Church of Scotland minister may not be allowed to practise because he is gay
Etiquette guide for gay monks
By: Nigel Robinson
Thai monks are to be taught "good manners" to curb homosexual expressionÃ"
Iceland votes lesbian in as Prime Minister
By: Nigel Robinson
The world has its first openly gay leader.
Teacher suspended in gay rights row
By: Nigel Robinson
A teacher who walked out on a gay rights presentation has been suspended from work
Doctors slam "gay cure" conference
By: Nigel Robinson
Doctors have criticised a conference promoting medical treatment for homosexuality.
Uganda paper stirs up anti-gay campaign
By: Nigel Robinson
A Ugandan tabloid is stirring up an anti-gay vigilante campaign.
Same-sex couples to have equal adoption rights in Scotland
By: Nigel Robinson
From September it will be easier for gay couples to adopt children in Scotland
Britney tweets for gay marriage
By: Nigel Robinson
Britney Spears has spoken out in favour of gay marriage.
Church magazine condemns Bible literalists
By: Nigel Robinson
A Church of Scotland magazine has slammed people using the Bible to condemn gays
Magistrate quits after anti-gay comments
By: Nigel Robinson
A magistrate has resigned after comparing gays to paedophiles.
People with HIV risk US deportation
By: Nigel Robinson
Gay men living with HIV still remain barred from the USA.
Vatican claims AIDS intimidation
By: Nigel Robinson
Critics of his teaching on condoms are trying to force the Pope into silence.
America's silent protest
By: Nigel Robinson
Campuses across America will fall silent on Friday 17th April.
Polish pink elephant on parade
By: Nigel Robinson
A Polish politician has slammed his local zoo for acquiring a gay elephant.
Amnesty demands urgent action in Iraq
By: Nigel Robinson
The Iraqi government is ââ¬Åignoring the murder of homosexualsââ¬Â.
Amazon "bans" gay books
By: Nigel Robinson
Amazon has been criticised for removing gay books from its bestseller lists.
Blair: Pope out of step over gays
By: Nigel Robinson
Tony Blair has criticised the Pope over his attitude towards gays.
Iraq gay murders continue
By: Nigel Robinson
Six gay men have been killed in Iraq in two separate incidents
New Archbishop opposes gay adoption
By: Nigel Robinson
An opponent of gay adoption has been named the new Archbishop of Westminster.
Former PC jailed for underage sex
By: Nigel Robinson
A LGBT Police liaison officer has been jailed after having underage sex
Sweden approves gay marriage
By: Nigel Robinson
Sweden has approved a gay marriage bill which will come into force this May.
EU gays face discrimination
By: Nigel Robinson
Members of the LGBT community are facing widespread discrimination across Europe.
Serbs pass gay law - just
By: Nigel Robinson
Serbia has passed a gay protection law, despite opposition from its Orthodox Church.
Chris Moyles censured over Will Young gay spoof
By: Nigel Robinson
DJ Chris Moyles has been rapped for mocking Will Young in spoof gay lyrics.
South African lesbians raped as a "cure"
By: Nigel Robinson
Lesbians in South Africa are being raped to ââ¬Åcureââ¬Â them of their sexuality
Same-sex marriage "un-Nigerian"
By: Nigel Robinson
A new law, if passed, will prohibit same-sex marriages in Nigeria.
Christian registrar to appeal against ruling
By: Nigel Robinson
The Christian registrar who refused to conduct gay marriages is to appeal
Mardi Gras biggest ever
By: Nigel Robinson
Olympic gold medallist Matthew Mitcham has led the Parade in this yearââ¬â¢s Sydney Mardi Gras
Kids not allowed to learn about gay relationships
By: Nigel Robinson
Parents have taken their children out of school to prevent them learning about gay relationships
London Wedding Show A Great Success
By: Nigel Robinson
The first Designer Civil Partnership Show in London was a briliant success.
Elton John raises $4 million for AIDS foundation
By: Catherine A. Ross
Elton Johnââ¬â¢s annual Oscar night fundraiser raises millions for AIDS charity
Westboro Baptist Church bring hatred to UK
By: Catherine A. Ross
God Hates Fags church to protest in UK this weekend?
Trans Mafia boss arrested in raid
By: Catherine A. Ross
Transsexual Mafia boss known as Kitty is arrested by police in Naples
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor seeks to unite churches
By: Catherine A. Ross
Anti-gay Catholic priest calls for 'closer relationship' with Church of England
"Harassed" San Diego fire-fighters' case nears end
By: Catherine A. Ross
Homophobic or harassed? San Diego fire-fighters' case draws to a close
Show your support for gay marriage
By: Catherine A. Ross
Wear your white knot in support of gay marriage
"Don't Divorce Us, pleas Courage Campaign
By: Catherine A. Ross
Courage Campaign's new video seeking to invalidate Proposition 8 pleas, "Don't Divorce Us"
Months before Obama moves to repeal Donââ¬â¢t Ask Donââ¬â¢t Tell
By: Catherine A. Ross
Barack Obama calls for assessment before revoking the ban on gays serving in the military
Pope promotes homophobic priest
By: Catherine A. Ross
Priest that called Hurricane Katrina "divine retribution" for homosexuals is promoted by the Pope
Iceland appoints first openly gay PM
By: Nigel Robinson
Iceland has appointed the world's first openly gay Prime Minister.
LGBT History Month begins
By: Nigel Robinson
February 2009 sees the fifth LGBT History Month take place around the country.
Holocaust Memorial Day remembers gay victims
By: Catherine A. Ross
PM Gordon Brown remembers gay victims of holocaust ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day
Get Hitched, Not Stitched ââ¬â civil partnership and the law
By: Stephen Mitchell
Got questions about your civil partnership? Tell us and let the experts answer them
Do the East End ââ¬ËMitchellââ¬â¢ styley
By: Catherine A. Ross
THT auction lots announced, including an East End tour with Barbara ââ¬ËPeggy Mitchellââ¬â¢ Windsor!
Homophobic sites respond to Obama's policies
By: John Howard
Christian websites respond to Obama's LGBT policies and guess what? They aren't happy...
Barack Obama takes oath of office
By: Catherine A. Ross
Barack Obama is sworn in as 44th President of United States
Gay couple in South Africa plan legal action
By: Catherine A. Ross
South African gay couple are refused wedding because their relationship is ââ¬Ånot normalââ¬Â
Gene Robinson thanks God for Obama
By: Catherine A. Ross
Anglican communionââ¬â¢s only openly gay Bishop, Gene Robinson, gives thanks for Obama
Culture Club singer jailed
By: Catherine A. Ross
Boy George sentenced to 15 months in jail for false imprisonment
Trans-gender prisoners cause concern for officers
By: Catherine A. Ross
Police cite religion as reason not to frisk trans-gender prisoners
Senegal effectively outlaws HIV and AIDS work
By: Catherine A. Ross
Human Rights Watch condemns Senegalââ¬â¢s sodomy laws and unfair sentencing of nine men
Actor's support for same-sex union
By: Catherine A. Ross
Brad Pitt speaks out in support of gay marriage... again!
British tourists arrested for gay jibes
By: Catherine A. Ross
Passenger jet makes an emergency landing after gay jibes are made at crew
New Year Honours for Terrence Higgins Trust and Stonewall
By: Nigel Robinson
Two leading campaigners have been recognised in the New Yearââ¬â¢s Honours List.
2008 in review
By: Catherine A. Ross
2008: the highlights and lowlights of a topsy-turvy year
Anti-gay pastorââ¬â¢s role at inauguration causes outrage
By: Catherine A. Ross
Obama defends decision to invite anti-gay pastor to inauguration
Governor's "ex-Gay" church set ablaze
By: Catherine A. Ross
Arson attack on Governor Sarah Palin's "ex-gay" church
Know your Pink Law - 3
By: Russell Jones & Walker
A leading law firm tells you what to do about homophobic businesses
Gay family pictures offend Marios Matsakis
By: Catherine A. Ross
Cypriot MEP offended by gay family poster advertising an anti-discrimination exhibition
Rufus Wainwright hits back
By: Catherine A. Ross
Rufus Wainwright sets the record straight about gay marriage comments
US Army Chief considers gays in the military
By: Catherine A. Ross
US Army Chief explores possibility of Donââ¬â¢t Ask Donââ¬â¢t Tell repeal
Tribunal looks unlikely to support religious claim
By: Catherine A. Ross
Christian registrar who refused to perform civil partnerships unlikely to win case
Singer against gay's tying the knot
By: Catherine A. Ross
Rufus Wainwright: 'I'm not a huge gay marriage supporter'
Homophobic killer jailed for life
By: Catherine A. Ross
Mark Malone jailed for life for murdering gay man in toilet
Jade Goody in homophobic claim
By: Catherine A. Ross
Jade Goody faces more controversy - this time over 'homophobic' comments
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By: Catherine A. Ross
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Your country needs you (if you're straight)
By: Catherine A. Ross
US Army staff shortage leads to hunt for strictly straight foreign recruits
Cliff Richard 'doesn't care' about gay rumours
By: Catherine A. Ross
Cliff Richard discusses the ââ¬Ëenigmaââ¬â¢ surrounding his sexuality on religious show
Culture Club singer convicted
By: Catherine A. Ross
Boy George has been found guilty of falsely imprisoning a man he met on Gaydar
Vatican against decriminalisation of gays
By: Catherine A. Ross
Vatican opposes worldwide decriminalisation of homosexuality
Clinton to be pressed on Civil Partnerships
By: Nigel Robinson
A gay rights campaigner will be seeking Hillary's support for Civil Partnerships
World AIDS Day
By: Catherine A. Ross
Gordon Brown discusses health funding plans on 20th World AIDS Day
French first lady's new role
By: Catherine A. Ross
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy embraces new role as AIDS ambassador
Polish Catholics boycott IKEA
By: Catherine A. Ross
IKEA accused of ââ¬Ëpromotingââ¬â¢ homosexuality by Catholic website
No to Gay Marriage ââ¬â Yes to Civil Partnerships
By: Nigel Robinson
Vote for Civil Partnerships ââ¬â not gay marriage
Gay adoption law to change in Florida?
By: Catherine A. Ross
New case could pave way for change in Floridaââ¬â¢s gay adoption law
Boy George trial begins
By: Catherine A. Ross
Court hears ââ¬Ëfalse imprisonmentââ¬â¢ case against Boy George
Reverend David McCullough all in a tizz over same-sex caressing in pop video
By: John Howard
Northern Ireland Church leader calls Boyzone's message of gay equality 'deadly'
Know your Pink Law: 2
By: Russell Jones & Walker
Our second Pink Law feature looks at pre-nuptial agreements
Bounty Killer granted UK Visa
By: John Howard
Homophobic Reggae artist allowed to perform concert
eHarmony launches seperate homo-friendly dating site
By: Catherine A. Ross
Dating site eHarmony abandons ââ¬Ëheteros-onlyââ¬â¢ policy
Statement reveals LGBT reforms
By: Catherine A. Ross
Obama administration issues statement outlining LGBT reforms
Don't Ask Don't Tell not an Obama priority
By: Catherine A. Ross
President-elect Barack Obama won't prioritise a review of Don't Ask Don't Tell
Liverpool's Gay Village People
By: Catherine A. Ross
Liverpool community finally gets its Gay Village
Know your Pink Law
By: Russell Jones & Walker
In the first of a regular series, a leading solicitor answers your questions
Universities ban blood donor posters
By: Catherine A. Ross
Student unions ban blood donation posters in protest over gay donor ban
The Pope wears Prada
By: Victoria Murden
Vatican tests to eliminate potential gay priests
The MoD pays for its actions towards gay service personnel
By: Victoria Murden
ã4million for gay people unfairly dismissed from the military
Californians say yes to Prop 8
By: Catherine A. Ross
Proposition 8 accepted - gay marriage is banned in California
Trans protest at Stonewall Awards
By: Catherine A. Ross
Trans protest at ââ¬ËLBG transphobicââ¬â¢ Stonewall Awards
A gift forever green
By: The Woodland Trust
With so many green or alternative gifts available, there can be confusion about which is greenest
Wedding show comes to Brighton
By: Nigel Robinson
The UKââ¬â¢s most-respected Gay Wedding Show arrives in Brighton on Sunday 16 November
Barack Obama: President of the United States
By: Victoria Murden
Newly-elected US president says, "Marriage is between a man and a woman."
Outrage at Spanish Queenââ¬â¢s anti-gay comments
By: Catherine A. Ross
Queen Sofia of Spain speaks out against gay marriage
Brits OK with gay PM
By: Catherine A. Ross
75% of British public would vote for a gay or lesbian PM
Leading doctor faces sack
By: Catherine A. Ross
Muslim doctor suspended after homophobic and anti-transsexual slur
Nearly one in four oppose gay sex
By: Jim Masters
Almost one quarter of respondents in a sex survey said gay sex should be made illegal
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill passed
By: Catherine A. Ross
Equal access to fertility treatment given thumbs up by MPs
HIV-positive DJ breaks probation
By: Catherine A. Ross
HIV-positive DJ under house arrest for unprotected sex
Far right Christians claim Proposition 8 will help ââ¬Ëease human trafficking of children'
By: Catherine A. Ross
Gays responsible for human trafficking and child prostitutionââ¬Â¦ according to Christian Newswire!
TV star Ellen DeGeneres shells out for airtime
By: Catherine A. Ross
Ellen DeGeneres spends thousands on airtime to promote gay marriage
Former Transport Secretary to vote against lesbians having fertility treatment
By: Catherine A. Ross
MP Ruth Kelly will reportedly vote against the Embryology Bill
'Cannibalistic killer' Mr Gay UK jailed for thirty years
By: Catherine A. Ross
Former Mr Gay UK Anthony Morley sentenced to life imprisonment
LGBT students: the higher education experience
By: Victoria Murden
The experience of LGBT university students to be examined for the first time
New guidelines on gay public sex
By: Victoria Murden
New proposal tells police to ignore ââ¬Ëcottagingââ¬â¢ and ââ¬Ëdoggingââ¬â¢
Indian decriminalisation debate continues
By: Victoria Murden
Indian Home Minister claims that gay sex is the product of a 'perverse mind'.
Chicago's Pride Campus
By: Victoria Murden
LGBT students in Chicago to be taught in gay school
Bishop threatens to evict Catholic adoption agency
By: Victoria Murden
An adoption agency may be removed from church property over gay rights laws
'That's so gay'
By: Victoria Murden
US celebs tell students to 'knock it off' over homophobic language
Japanââ¬â¢s first transsexual geisha
By: Catherine A. Ross
London based woman becomes first transsexual accepted as a geisha in Japan
US Republican candidate disappoints
By: Victoria Murden
McCain ignores request to address plans for LGBT families
United Nations tackles LGBT discrimination
By: Victoria Murden
CRC call on UK to fight intolerance of LGBT teens
Gays to end civilisation as we know it
By: Jim Masters
Gays are trying to end civilisation as we know it, claims a Uganda Minister
Firefighter harassment trial in deadlock
By: Victoria Murden
Four San Diego firefighters have failed to win a Pride harassment case
First Mr Gay UK winner accused of murder
By: Catherine A. Ross
Mr Gay UK winner "killed man and then cooked and ate him"
Gays should have warning tattoos
By: Catherine A. Ross
Stock Exchange chaplain: Gay men should carry health warnings like cigarette packets
Ruth Kelly to stand down as MP
By: Catherine A. Ross
Notoriously 'anti-gay' MP Ruth Kelly to stand down as MP
Victim of attack left permanently paralysed
By: Catherine A. Ross
Man left paralysed by homophobic attack
Canadian fury over homosexual hate crime
By: Victoria Murden
Canadian candidate thinks gays should be executed
Pope Benedict XVI reconfirms Catholic stance on homosexuality
By: Victoria Murden
Gay diplomat is deemed 'unsuitable' as an ambassador to the Vatican
Manchester University: gender-neutral facilities
By: Victoria Murden
Sex-discrimination row invokes re-label of university toilets
Actress blames her sexuality for motherââ¬â¢s death
By: Catherine A. Ross
Miriam Margolyes claims coming out killed her mother
Morocco may grant rights to homosexualsââ¬Â¦ eventually
By: Catherine A. Ross
International congress concludes that Morocco may grant gay rights ââ¬Ëwithin fifty yearsââ¬â¢
Google against Proposition 8
By: Catherine A. Ross
Google opposes California's proposed ban on same-sex marriage
Levis come out for same-sex marriage
By: Jim Masters
Jeans giant Levi-Strauss has come out in favour of same-sex marriage in California.
Injuries sustained at Queer Festival in Sarajevo
By: Victoria Murden
First gay festival in Bosnia is attacked
Labour LGBT fringe event 2008
By: Victoria Murden
Labour fringe covers religion, gay equality and school culture
Stonewall Awards 2008
By: Catherine A. Ross
2008 Stonewall Awards Nominations announcedââ¬Â¦
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gives gay marriage the thumbs up
By: Catherine A. Ross
Brazilââ¬â¢s President supports gay marriage
Proposition 8 gets A-list disapproval
By: Victoria Murden
Brad Pitt joins the fight against the same-sex marriage ban
Sarah Palin branded a ââ¬Ëmedia-obsessed homophobeââ¬â¢
By: Catherine A. Ross
Lohan and 'partner' Ronson label Sarah Palin a ââ¬Ëmedia-obsessed homophobeââ¬â¢
Lib Dems call for halt on deportations
By: Victoria Murden
New Lib Dem motion backs gay asylum seekers
Pope joke is not funny
By: Victoria Murden
Comedian faces jail for support of homosexuals.
Palin supports 'ex-gay' movement
By: Victoria Murden
Republican party nominee's views on 'ex-gays' are called into question.
San Francisco faith leaders oppose gay marriage ban
By: Victoria Murden
Episcopal bishops meet to speak out against anti-gay ballot initiative.
Campaign for Liverpool Pride gains momentum
By: Victoria Murden
Thousands join Liverpool Pride group online.
God is weeping, says Archbishop
By: Matthew Stone
God is weeping over the Churchââ¬â¢s obsession with gay issues, Desmond Tutu has claimed
New gay rights bill passed in Australia
By: Catherine A. Ross
New gay rights bill faces criticism for ââ¬Ëlegalising polygamyââ¬â¢
Cardiff Pride cancelled at last minute
By: Nigel Robinson
Cardiff Pride, which was to be held tomorrow, 6th September, has been cancelled
Know your pink law
By: Nigel Robinson
Solicitors Russell Jones & Walker are to host a free seminar in Manchester on LGBT rights.
New hate crimes bill proposition to Scottish parliament
By: Catherine A. Ross
New hate crimes bill proposed to Scottish parliament
First gay Bishop?
By: Catherine A. Ross
Could this be Britainââ¬â¢s first openly gay Bishop?
San Marino appoints Welsh diplomat
By: Robin Turner
Federico Podeschi, a gay rights campaigner and head of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Excellence in Swansea, has been appointed as San Marin
Vice Presidential candidate against gay marriage
By: Jim Masters
Sarah Palin, the Republican Vice-Presidential candidate, is an opponent of gay marriage.
Gay, lesbian and bi law seminar
By: Catherine A. Ross
Fight for your right! Free law seminar for Manchesterââ¬â¢s gay, lesbian and bisexual community
Native American gay marriage proposal
By: Catherine A. Ross
Native American tribe says yes to same-sex marriage
Homophobic killer gets life sentence
By: Catherine A. Ross
Homophobic killer sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a gay flight attendant
MI5 encourages gays to sign up
By: Catherine A. Ross
We need you! MI5 wants new gay recruits
Racing ducks for charity
By: Peter Currie
Crusaid and the Terrence Higgins Trust are just two charities which stand to benefit from the Great British Duck Race which will take place in London
Liverpool hairdresser's death ramps up charges
By: John Howard
Gay teenager's attackers charged with murder but let out on bail
South African church fires gay music teacher
By: Catherine A. Ross
Music teacher sues South African church for discrimination
McKellen and Callow speak out against bishop
By: Catherine A. Ross
Sir Ian McKellen and Simon Callow criticise bishopââ¬â¢s homophobia
Rowan Williams' letters proves he's naturally pro-gay
By: John Howard
Archbishop's gay past finally catches up with him.
Ulster continues to make a name for itself as a homophobic stronghold
By: John Howard
Advertising Standards Authority to investigate anti-gay ad in Northern Ireland
Republicans oppose Harvey Milk Day - but lose!
By: John Howard
California announces annual day to honour gay civil rights leader Harvey Milk
'South Carolina Is So Gay' advert stays
By: Catherine A. Ross
Row rages on over controversial 'South Carolina Is So Gay' advert
LGBT demand action over teen death
By: Catherine A. Ross
LGBT youth organisation demands action following a fatal homophobic attack
Anglican Church abandons gays
By: Catherine A. Ross
Protests held at Lambeth Conference as Anglican Church is accused of abandoning gays
New AIDS bill puts fresh spin on the Bush legacy
By: John Howard
Bush lifts ban on people with HIV travelling to the US
Gay couple settle out of court
By: Catherine A. Ross
Gay couple receives damages after estate agent ââ¬Ëoutsââ¬â¢ them in house ad
Snickers in more advertising controversy
By: Catherine A. Ross
New Snickers advert is axed following accusations of homophobia from US human rights groups
Gay Iranian denied refugee status by UN
By: Catherine A. Ross
A gay couple who fled to Turkey from Iran have been denied refugee status by the United Nations
Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal talks
By: Catherine A. Ross
US Congress discusses repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell policy
Moscow Pride
By: Catherine A. Ross
Moscow Pride 2009 will be held on the day of the Eurovision final
Iris Robinson takes her homophobia one step further
By: John Howard
Homosexuality as bad as child abuse, according to controversial Northern Ireland MP
Six million depressed about housing as credit crunch bites
By: Shelter
A massive six million families are suffering stress or depression due to todayââ¬â¢s sky-high housing costs, a new report by housing charity Shelte
Family matters
By: Jim Masters
The Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has launched a campaign targeting homophobia in families.
John McCain disagrees with gay adoption
By: Catherine A. Ross
US Senator John McCain openly declares his opposition to gay adoption
Heckler led away from lambasting Bishop Gene Robinson
By: John Howard
Gay bishop called "heretic" during keynote speech in London church
Storm anticipated after children's book takes on "gay marriage"
By: John Howard
New book explains the complexities of Civil Partnerships to children
Stonewall go to Number 10
By: Catherine A. Ross
Gordon Brown has invited Stonewall to Downing Street to mark Pride London
AFA boycotts McDonald's
By: Catherine A. Ross
The American Family Association has called for a consumer boycott of McDonald's
ââ¬ËDonââ¬â¢t Ask, Donââ¬â¢t Tellââ¬â¢ in action
By: Catherine A. Ross
Gay army medic is discharged after openly discussing sexuality
Iris Robinson defends her attack on homosexuality by saying gays are bad not mad
By: John Howard
Irish MP finds gays an abomination, not mentally impaired
The Rainbow Flag flies across the world in weekend Pride events
By: John Howard
The global Pride party hits everywhere from San Fran via Paris to Bangalore
Stephen Green starts a petition to get his court costs waived
By: John Howard
Christian homophobe who took Jerry Springer Opera to court faces bankruptcy
Home Office report on hate crimes reveals shocking figures
By: John Howard
One in five gay men and lesbians victims of hate crimes, says survey
Jamaican Prime Minister's homophobia won him votes
By: John Howard
Jamaica lives up to its reputation in a new survey with 70% openly homophobic
Record complaints about mayo ad with man-on-man action
By: John Howard
Heinz withdraws a mayo ad featuring a same-sex kiss for "giving offence"
Archbishop of Canterbury takes it from both sides over homosexuality
By: John Howard
Bishop Nazir-Ali leads boycott of the Lambeth Conference over gays in church
Positive men largely unaware of their status
By: John Howard
HIV Positive men more likely to have unsafe sex, says shock report
Top Archbishops wade into gay wedding furore
By: John Howard
Archbishops express "great concern" over gay clerics' "wedding"
Same-sex unions legalised in California
By: John Howard
California's gay and lesbian gold rush to "marriage" but Barack stays unmoved
Gay men and straight women, lesbians and straight men. It's all in the head.
By: John Howard
Scientists find similarities between the "gay" brain and the opposite sex
Ciao to the chihuahua, greetings to the greyhound
By: RTG
All three armed services can now march at Pride
By: John Howard
Gay soldiers get the right to march in uniform at Pride
Rev Dr David Lord "lays down his clergy license" over gay marriage
By: John Howard
Gay priest at centre of "marriage" row resigns
Welsh church worker claims anti-gay harassment
By: John Howard
Presbyterian Church of Wales manager "bullied" gay worker
Outrage over sentence for the killing of a gay man
By: John Howard
Three years in jail for the man who taunted then punched a gay boy to death
First Minister's wife defends the homophobic "word of God"
By: John Howard
Gay-bashing victim speaks out against unrepentent homophobe Iris Robinson
Luis Lula, President of Brazil, makes a stand against discrimination
By: John Howard
Brazilian President calls homophobia "perverse"
Obama aims to rally gay voters
By: John Howard
Barack Obama sends an open letter to the gay community
World Health Organisation changes its tune on the AIDS epidemic
By: John Howard
Heterosexual AIDS epidemic didn't happen says World Health Organisation
McCain expected to step back from his anti gay marriage stance
By: John Howard
Will gay marriage be the hot-button issue in this year's US elections?
Terrence Higgins Trust reaffirms their support for the ban on gay donors
By: John Howard
"We are right to defend gay blood ban" - THT
Same-sex partnerships "from elsewhere" get Governor's thumbs up
By: John Howard
British Civil Partnerships to be recognised in New York
Millions turn out to celebrate Pride in Brazil's biggest city
By: John Howard
Sao Paulo Pride the biggest gay gathering in the history of the world!
Is France ready for a gay President?
By: Kavita Gosyne
Paris's gay Mayor hints he may run for Presidency
Russell T. Davies to quit Who
By: John Howard
Dr. Who's gay saviour stands down from duty
Sam Adams survives smears to take Portland
By: John Howard
US votes in its first gay mayor of a major city
Russian Gays walk proud on IDAHO with no protest
By: Chris Cowan
Mini Moscow Pride march takes place
Californian Supreme Court backs gay marriage
By: Chris Cowan
California becomes second US state to permit civil partnerships
Kent hate crime hotline
By: Chris Cowan
Kent police promote anti-homophobic hotline ahead of IDAHO
Police appeal over second homophobic car chase in Surrey
By: Chris Cowan
Surrey Police investigate homophobic chase
Serbia's safety plans for LGBT Eurovision fans
By: Chris Cowan
Serbian gay-group produce fan advice for a safer Eurovision
IDAHO 2008
By: Staff writer
International Day Against Homophobia 17th May
Human Rights groups call for solidarity
By: Chris Cowan
International anger over alleged Peru gay police rape.
Boris starts early to appease gay Londoners
By: John Howard
Johnson makes first gay appointment as Mayor of London
German memorial to mark the gay and lesbian dead
By: John Howard
Hundreds of thousands of gay Nazi victims honoured in Berlin
No public displays of affection allowed for the gays
By: John Howard
American tourist arrested for kissing boyfriend in Caymans
So how big is the LGB population anyway?
By: John Howard
Percentage of gays and lesbians in the population low, says survey.
Wrangling over the name "lesbian"
By: John Howard
Islanders from Lesbos take "lesbians" to court
Australia edges towards equality
By: John Howard
Australia offers "matching rights" instead of "gay marriage"
New HIV breakthrough
By: Chris Cowan
Research leads to new hope for HIV sufferers
Gay cannibal arrested in Leeds
By: Chris Cowan
Gay Yorkshire man arrested over murder and cannibal charges
Eurovision organisers meet with Serbian officials over attack worries for LGBT fans
By: Chris Cowan
Fear of homophobic violence at Eurovision
Eurovision organisers meet with Serbian officials over attack worries for LGBT fans
By: Chris Cowan
Fear of homophobic violence at Eurovision
Eurovision organisers meet with Serbian officials over attack worries for LGBT fans
By: Chris Cowan
Fear of homophobic violence at Eurovision
The annual Day of Silence held today to protest against homophobia
By: Chris Cowan
American anti-homophobia protest spreads to UK
Labour Gay Hate Laws Defeated in Parliament
By: Staff writer
New laws that would ban Homophobic hatred defeated by House of Lordââ¬â¢s peers
Gay Museum opens...to wide support!
By: Staff writer
The online Gay museum Proud Heritage, which charts British LGBT history, went active today
Anglican Church fear split over gay issue
By: Staff writer
Gay Bishop to attend Anglican conference with or without invite
The row about gay men donating blood rages on
By: Staff writer
Scottish MSPs challenge gay blood ban and slow uptake of new technology
BNP London Mayoral candidate unveils policies
By: Staff writer
BNPââ¬â¢s Richard Barnbrook believes that Londoners should ââ¬Åonly be gay behind closed doorsââ¬Â
Phelps and co.ââ¬â¢s hatred looks set to hit them where it hurts
By: Staff writer
ââ¬ËGod Hates Fagsââ¬â¢ nutters face losing their church
In an ABSOLUT world LGBT equality is a given
By: Staff writer
Vodka giants plan gay-specific advertising campaign
Banned American bishop finds his voice - in "Serena"
By: Staff writer
Bishop Gene Robinson to make his presence felt at Lambeth
Women of Darfur face rape risk
By: Kavita Gosyne
Human Rights Watch highlights sexual assault risk to women in Darfur
Olympic torch gets rocky reception in London
By: Kavita Gosyne
Peter Tatchell of OutRage! ambushes the Olympic torch on its London leg
Sir Ian McKellen speech highlight of Stonewall Equality dinner
By: Staff writer
Oscar winner on the matters closest to his heart
Straight male machismo underpins all tyranny
By: Peter Tatchell
Can the queer emancipation movement contribute to the liberation of all of humanity?
Livingstone apologises to Tatchell
By: Peter Tatchell
Tacit admission that "Islamophobe" claim was unfounded
Homophobic Britain: landmark survey reveals widespread prejudice
By: Staff writer
Two-thirds of gay under 19ââ¬â¢s bullied at school
Ireland catches up on subject of same-sex unions
By: Staff writer
Massive majority of citizens in favour on eve of legislation
Gay HIV diagnosis remains at epidemic levels
By: Staff writer
One third of all HIV cases diagnosed in the UK are gay men
Livingstone and mayors of Paris and Berlin invited to Moscow Pride
By: Staff writer
"Please take part in our conference and rally," plead organisers
Gay man files complaint against homophobic Polish president
By: Stephen Unwin
Outrage after Polish president uses images of gay New York couple to warn nation against same-sex marriage
'Gay' officially the 'favourite' insult in the playground
By: Stephen Unwin
Seven out of 10 top terms of abuse are homophobic
Call for end to "discriminatory" ban on gay blood donors
By: Stephen Unwin
Millions of people prevented from saving lives say campaigners
Conservative MP Alan Duncan proposes to boyfriend
By: Staff writer
Conservative MP Alan Duncan has recently proposed to boyfriend James Dunseath of 14 months.








