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'Lesbians make better parents', government advisor says
Pink News Nov 16 09A government advisor has said that lesbians make better parents than straight couples. Professor Stephen Scott told a meeting last week that research showed children raised by lesbians tended to have higher aspirations.
Indian voters allowed 'third gender' option
Pink News Nov 16 09The Electoral Commission of India decided to give recognition on voter forms to those who see themselves as neither male or female.
'Homophobic' Beenie Man concerts axed in Australia and New Zealand
Pink News Nov 16 09A string of concerts by Jamaican reggae star Beenie Man have been cancelled after organisers faced a wave of protest from gay rights groups.
EHRC to ask MPs to include gay census question
Pink News Nov 16 09The Equalities and Human Rights Commission will ask MPs this week to include a question in the 2011 census on sexual orientation.
Stephen Fry wins gay humanist award
Pink News Nov 16 09Gay broadcaster Stephen Fry has won an award for his services to humanism and gay rights. The star was presented with the honour on Friday night by the Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association.
Argentinian judge permits gay couple to marry
Pink News Nov 13 09A gay couple in Argentina have been given permission to marry by a judge. Alex Freyre and Jose Maria Di Bello were granted the right by Judge Gabriela Seijas in Buenos Aires.
10-year-old refuses to pledge allegiance until there's gay equality in the USA
Pink News Nov 13 09A ten-year-old boy from Arkansas has refused to pledge allegiance to the flag until gays and lesbians have equal rights.
New Zealand festival under pressure over homophobic reggae star
Pink News Nov 13 09Big Day Out, the New Zealand music festival, is under pressure to ban a Jamaican reggae artist from performing at the event.
Rhode Island governor vetoes burial rights for gay partners
Pink News Nov 13 09The Republican governor of Rhode Island, Don Carcieri, has vetoed a bill which would allow people in gay relationships to make funeral arrangements for their partners.
Workplace equality and violence top concerns for Irish gays and lesbians
Pink News Nov 13 09A nationwide survey of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in Ireland has found that their top concerns are equality in the workplace, anti-gay violence and bullying.
Court of Appeal ruling on Lillian Ladele expected by Christmas
Pink News Nov 13 09Lillian Ladele, the Islington registrar who refused to carry out civil partnerships for gay couples, will hear whether her Court of Appeal bid has been successful before Christmas.
Tory leader David Cameron supports Stonewall's anti-gay bullying campaign
Pink News Nov 13 09David Cameron has given his support to a Stonewall campaign to tackle homophobic bullying. National Anti-Bullying Week will be held next week and the gay charity has launched an ad campaign featuring the slogan 'Some people are gay.
Tory's lesbian candidate just beats BNP in race for third place in Glasgow North East by-election
Pink News Nov 12 09Ruth Davidson, the Conservative's lesbian candidate in the Glasgow North-East by-election has just beaten British National Party (BNP)'s Charlie Baillie in the race for third place.
Jewish settler accused of attacks on gay Israelis
Pink News Nov 12 09A Jewish settler accused of killing two Israelis and carrying out attacks on gays, left-wing Israelis and messianic Jews told a court this week that God was "proud" of him.
Gay Labour group calls for government to return to gay hate laws
Pink News Nov 12 09A gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans group affiliated with the Labour Party has called on the government to continue trying to push through legislation to protect gays from homophobic hatred.
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Pink News Nov 12 09The Guardian will be partnering with PinkNews.co.uk, Europe's leading LGBT (lesbian, gay and bisexual) news service to sell some of the advertising space on PinkNews.
Gay blogger accused of terrorism by religious right-wingers
Pink News Nov 12 09A gay US blogger whose readers warned that radical gays and lesbians could attack right-wingers has been accused of terrorism and reported to the FBI.
Alabama school backs down over lesbian's prom date
Pink News Nov 12 09An Alabama school which cancelled its prom after a lesbian student asked to bring a date has reversed its decision.
Free speech amendment will stay in homophobia law
Pink News Nov 12 09The government has admitted defeat over an amendment protecting free speech in homophobic hatred laws.
San Francisco Presbytery approves lesbian's ordination
Pink News Nov 12 09A San Francisco lesbian who has been a candidate for the Presbyterian ministry for 22 years has finally won her battle to be ordained.
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