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December 10, 2013

US: Baker says he would rather go to prison than make a wedding cake for a gay couple

A baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple and was told by a judge if he continued to do so he could face fines and worse, has said he would rather go to prison.

December 10, 2013

EU Commissioner: ‘Russia’s anti-gay laws means I will certainly not go to the Winter Olympics’

Europe's Commissioner for Justice, Citizenship and Fundamental Rights has announced that she will not be attending the 2014 Winter Olympics as she opposes Russia's anti-gay "propaganda" laws.

December 10, 2013

Quakers ‘delighted’ same-sex marriages in England and Wales can take place from end of March

The Religious Society of Friends in Britain, generally known as the Quakers, say they are “delighted” by today’s announcement that the first same-sex weddings in England and Wales can take place from 29 March 2014.

December 10, 2013

Viral video fakes that Justin Bieber is gay to save serial drink driver

A viral video features a prank on a serial drink-driver in the US which shows him duped into thinking he has awoken from a ten-year coma into a world where Justin Bieber is gay.

December 10, 2013

World pays tribute to Mandela exactly 17 years since he signed Constitution against discrimination

World leaders have paid tribute to Nelson Mandela at a memorial service in Soweto – on the same day 17 years ago he famously signed South Africa’s landmark Constitution outlawing discrimination, including on the basis of sexual orientation.

December 10, 2013

Maria Miller: Equal marriage in England and Wales demonstrates our society’s respect for all

Minister for Women and Equalities Maria Miller, writes for PinkNews on the day that the timetable was announced for introducing equal marriage in England and Wales, to thank all of those involved in the process.

December 10, 2013

First same-sex weddings will take place on anti-gay rights Lord Tebbit’s birthday

In a humorous twist of fate, the first same-sex weddings in England and Wales are set to take place on the birthday of Lord Norman Tebbit, one of the strongest equal marriage opponents.

December 10, 2013

National AIDS Trust: The BBC should not penalise Graham Norton for wearing an AIDS awareness ribbon

The National AIDS Trust has criticised the BBC's decision to discipline Graham Norton for wearing an HIV/AIDS awareness ribbon on his Friday night chat show.

December 10, 2013

Chair of Pride in London says 2013 festival ‘made a slight loss’

The chairman of London LGBT+ Community Pride has revealed that this year's event "almost broke even" but no money was given to charity.

December 10, 2013

Core Issues Trust calls on Court of Appeal to rule against Transport for London’s ban on anti-gay ads

The Court of Appeal has begun hearing the case of Christian charity prevented from advertising anti-gay posters on 24 buses in London.