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Connecticut Supreme Court overturns ban on gay marriage
Pink News 20 hours agoThe 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 agoA 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 agoGay 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 agoThe 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 agoJudy 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 agoA 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 agoChristian 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 agoMore 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 agoLord 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 agoA 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 agoAn 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 agoThe 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 agoA 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 agoAn 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 agoThe 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 agoThe 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 agoCampaigners 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 agoEuropean 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 agoLatvian, Estonian and Lithuanian gays and lesbians will gather in Riga next May for "Friendship Days," a Pride celebration.
