Blog Posts

December 31, 2013

Despite ongoing debate, gay couples with children receive tax benefits in Israel

Despite a heated, ongoing debate around the issue, the tax authority in Israel has instructed that same-sex couples with children should begin receiving tax benefits immediately.

December 31, 2013

Ghanaian tourism minister: I am shocked people could think I support gay rights

A government minister in Ghana has denounced one of the country’s leading newspapers for claiming that she supported gay rights.

December 31, 2013

US: Boy Scouts of America set to accept gay youth members

On 1 January the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is to enact an historic change in policy to allow openly gay youth members to join its ranks.

December 31, 2013

Blackpool: Gay nightclub owner receives MBE for services to the LGBT community

A gay nightclub owner in Blackpool has been recognised with an MBE in the New Year Honours list.

December 31, 2013

Sandi Toksvig: I am honoured to have received an OBE

Comedian and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig says she is “honoured” to be recognised with an OBE in the New Year Honours list.

December 30, 2013

Coca-Cola deletes photos of gay rights protest against its Sochi 2014 sponsorship

After inexplicably publishing them, Coca-Cola has now removed photographs published of activists protesting against its Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics sponsorship. Coca-Cola yesterday published photos online of a group of gay rights activists who recently interrupted its Christmas advertising campaign with a surprise...