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January 3, 2014

BNP: Nick Griffin may be bankrupt but at least he isn’t in Michael Schumacher’s position

A spokesperson for the BNP has caused shock in commenting on the party leader's new found bankruptcy by saying at least he isn't in Michael Schumacher's position.

January 3, 2014

Comment: FA appointing player who said gays are ‘detestable’ shows we have a long road to equality

The Chair of LGBT+ Liberal Democrats, Ed Fordham, writes for PinkNews.co.uk on how the appointment of Michael Johnson as the FA's new equality adviser - despite previously making homophobic comments - shows the path to full LGBT equality has a long way to travel.

January 3, 2014

US: Gay rights advocates ask Supreme Court to ignore request to block equal marriage

Supporters of equal marriage in the US state of Utah have asked the Supreme Court to reject a request to put a stay on equal marriage in the state.

January 3, 2014

Ireland: HIV infections among gay men at record high

The number of gay and bisexual men diagnosed with HIV has reached the highest level ever recorded in Ireland, new figures show.

January 3, 2014

EastEnders character tells his dad he is gay in emotional scene

A new EastEnders character will come out as gay tonight in an emotional scene in which he breaks down to his on-screen father.

January 3, 2014

Former Florida governor: I was wrong to support a ban on equal marriage, please forgive me

Former Republican Florida governor Charlie Crist has apologised for backing a 2008 constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in the state.

January 3, 2014

Australia: Gay man in civil union faces deportation to Pakistan

A gay man who has been living in Brisbane faces deportation to Pakistan.

January 3, 2014

NFL coach denies ‘bigot’ allegations: I have gay family members who I love

The coach of an NFL player who yesterday posted an article calling him a "bigot", has strongly denied that he is anti-gay.

January 3, 2014

NFL player: ‘I’m pretty confident’ I was sacked for my equal marriage advocacy

An NFL player and gay rights advocate has spoken out to say that he thinks his vocal support of equal marriage cost him his job.

January 3, 2014

Bournemouth fan evicted for making anti-gay chants during Brighton match

A Bournemouth football fan ended up being evicted from Brighton and Hove Albion’s Amex Stadium due to alleged homophobic chanting.