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Connecticut Supreme Court overturns ban on gay marriage

Pink News  20 hours ago

The Supreme Court of Connecticut has overturned a ban on gay marriage saying that by stopping same sex partners from marrying was a violation of their constitutional rights.

Homophobic 'tattoo' vicar keeps newspaper column

Pink News  less than a day ago

A Church of England vicar who wrote a homophobic rant on his blog and then tried to claim he has "nothing against" gay people will not be sacked from his regular column in a local newspaper.

Portugese parliament rejects gay marriage proposal

Pink News  less than a day ago

Gay and lesbian couples in Portugal will continue to be banned from getting married after the main government and opposition parties joined forces.

Post debate bump puts Obama 11% ahead

Pink News  less than a day ago

The latest Gallup poll of the support for the candidates for President of the United States indicates that Barack Obama has widened his lead over John McCain.

Matthew Shepard's mother hits out at prejudice and ignorance, ten years on

Pink News  less than a day ago

Judy Shepard, executive director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, released the following statement as she marks the tenth year since his death on October 12th 1998.

Children of lesbians 'at risk' due to prolific sperm donors

Pink News  2 days ago

A health official in South Australia has warned that the state's rules on sperm donation could put the children of some lesbians at risk.

Victory for Christians as McDonald's gives in over gay rights

Pink News  2 days ago

Christian and conservative Americans are claiming they have forced one of the world's best-known companies to withdraw from National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)


BBC rejects complaints about EastEnders gay kiss

Pink News  2 days ago

More than 150 people who complained after two gay men kissed on BBC soap EastEnders have been told by the corporation that they treat gay and straight relationships in the same way.

MPs and peers celebrate National AIDS Trust's 21st birthday

Pink News  3 days ago

Lord Fowler was among the guests at a Houses of Parliament reception for the National AIDS Trust yesterday.

Former Mr Gay UK stabbed victim 30 times then sliced off flesh court told

Pink News  3 days ago

A Home Office pathologist has given evidence at the murder trial of Anthony Morley at Leeds Crown Court.

Council of Europe calls on Bosnia to condemn homophobic violence

Pink News  3 days ago

An assembly of European parliamentarians has condemned the recent attacks on the organisers and participants of the Sarajevo Queer Festival by a homophobic mob.

86% of LGBT teens face harassment in US schools

Pink News  3 days ago

The most comprehensive study ever undertaken into the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students in the United States has found they face widespread abuse.

I don't believe it! Richard Wilson to host Stonewall Awards

Pink News  3 days ago

A British comedy legend will host the country's most prestigious gay awards, it has been announced.


Gay teen killed himself after campaign of abuse

Pink News  3 days ago

An inquest in Manchester has heard how a gay teenager suffered months of abusive phone calls about his sexuality before he took his own life.

Czechs face EU sanctions over anti-discrimination directive

Pink News  3 days ago

The Czech Republic could face an official complaint from the European Commission and financial sanctions over its failure to introduce an EU directive on discrimination into its legislation.

Bishops decide against church weddings for Norwegian gays

Pink News  3 days ago

The bishops of Norway's state church have ruled that there will be no weddings in church for gay and lesbian couples.

Immigration minister criticised for letting homophobic artist into Canada

Pink News  3 days ago

Campaigners against anti-gay "murder music" artists have accused a government minister in Canada of giving Jamaican star Buju Banton "a platform to incite murder.

MEPs want EU countries to recognise same-sex partnerships

Pink News  3 days ago

European Parliamentarians are urging EU-wide recognition of same-sex partnerships or marriages created in member states.

Baltic gays will celebrate Pride in May

Pink News  3 days ago

Latvian, Estonian and Lithuanian gays and lesbians will gather in Riga next May for "Friendship Days," a Pride celebration.

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