Blog Posts | OK 2B GAY - Part 5765

September 22, 2013

Cher: My trans son gave me a ‘deeper understanding of gender and sexual politics’

US singer Cher, who recently refused to perform at Russia’s 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi due to the country’s anti-gay laws, has revealed that it was her trans son who gave her a "deeper" and more "visceral" understanding of gender and sexual politics.

September 22, 2013

Taiwan: Religious groups fear same-sex marriages could lead to ‘adultery and incest’

Following recent campaigns in Taiwan pressuring authorities to legalise same-sex unions, religious organisations have sought to fight back, claiming that same-sex marriages could have "severe consequences" for the country, leading to adultery and incest.

September 21, 2013

Rainbow laces worn against homophobia across FA matches

Players across the English Premier League wore rainbow laces in matches today in support of efforts against homophobia in football.

September 21, 2013

Trans activist elected as chair of Wirral Conservative Future

A trans and human rights activist has been elected to the Wirral branch of the youth wing of the Conservative Party.

September 21, 2013

Political party starts petition to ban Russian politicians supporting anti-gay law from entering Canada

The New Democratic Party (NDP) in Canada has launched a petition calling for the government to ban Russian politicians supporting anti-gay laws from entering the country.

September 21, 2013

Bangladesh criticised for refusing to decriminalise homosexuality despite UN recommendation

Gay rights groups have criticised the government in Bangladesh for refusing to decriminalise gay relationships, despite recommendations by the United Nations to do so.

September 21, 2013

US: Married same-sex couples refused name changes on driving licences in Tennessee

Same-sex couples married out-of-state are being denied name changes on driving licences in the US state of Tennessee.

September 21, 2013

Video: Russian viral video claims gay couples adopt children to rape them

An anti-gay Russian video has claimed that 50 per cent of pedophiles are gay and that gay couples only adopt children because they want to rape them.

September 21, 2013

Bulgaria: Hundreds march for gay rights and against Russian anti-gay laws

Several hundred protesters took to the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria, on Saturday, to rally for LGBT rights, and in protest against Russian anti-gay laws.

September 20, 2013

Actress Sophie Ward calls for better support for same-sex parents

Actress Sophie Ward has called for "alternative" families to have more support, as the number of same-sex parents rises.