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September 23, 2013

Video: NRA commentator compares Starbucks’ anti-gun policy to gay discrimination

A commentator for the National Rifle Association (NRA) has compared Starbucks' new anti-gun policy to homophobic discrimination. Colion Noir filmed his response "in the wake of Starbucks coming out the proverbial anti-gun closet."

September 23, 2013

Human Rights Campaign calls Pope Francis’ comments on gay issues ‘a remarkable moment’

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has called on the Catholic hierarchy to follow Pope Francis' message, which indicated a softening of stance on gay issues.

September 23, 2013

Charities: Gay men can benefit from PrEP but it shouldn’t replace condom use

A group of the UK’s leading HIV charities have released a joint statement outlining their position on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).

September 23, 2013

French basketball star apologises for anti-gay slur following European tournament match

French professional basketball player Tony Parker has apologised after using an anti-gay slur during a press conference following a game between France and Spain.

September 23, 2013

UNAIDS Official: HIV epidemic could be over by 2030

The Deputy Executive Director of UNAIDS, the United Nations' HIV/AIDS agency, says the epidemic could potentially be over by 2030.

September 23, 2013

Irish Deputy Prime Minister urged to challenge Russia on LGBT rights at Council of Europe meeting

Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister (Tánaiste) Eamon Gilmore has been urged by Sein Fein to raise the widespread violation of LGBT rights in Russia at this week’s meeting of the Council of Europe.

September 23, 2013

Video: ‘Bald-headed, fat redneck’ explains why he changed his mind on equal marriage

Speaking at the weekend with the Democratic Party of Georgia's LGBT caucus, the newly elected chairman DuBose Porter of Dublin, spoke of his newfound support for equal marriage.

September 23, 2013

Gay husband of Facebook co-founder formally running for US Congress

Sean Eldridge, an investor and the husband of Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, has officially launched his campaign for New York’s 19th Congressional District seat in 2014.

September 23, 2013

Dating app for gay women closes £100k investment for UK launch

Dattch, the dating app aimed specifically at lesbian and bisexual women, has closed a £100,000 investment for its launch in the UK.

September 23, 2013

Comment: Why bisexual visibility could be one of the defining LGBT rights struggles of our time

Today marks the 14th annual Bi Visibility Day, an event held to challenge biphobia by promoting the rights and legitimacy of bisexual people alongside the rest of the gay community. In this article, PinkNews writer Aaron Day reflects on his experiences growing up inside two closets.