Preview: Stephen Fry In America – The New World

Stephen Fry was very nearly an American. Just before he was born, his father was offered, but turned down, a job at Princeton University.

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Connecticut Supreme Court overturns ban on gay marriage

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.

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Homophobic 'tattoo' vicar keeps newspaper column

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.

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Portugese parliament rejects gay marriage proposal

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

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Post debate bump puts Obama 11% ahead

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.

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

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.

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Fundraising appeal attracts donors as Liverpool gay teen is buried

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

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.

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

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)

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BBC rejects complaints about EastEnders gay kiss

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.

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