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September 16, 2013

US: Louisiana won’t recognise same-sex marriage on state tax returns

The US state of Louisiana’s Department of Revenue has announced it won’t recognise same-sex marriages on state tax returns, despite a new IRS rule that allows legally married gay couples to file joint federal tax returns.

September 16, 2013

Rapper Mykki Blanco accuses Britney Spears of exploiting gay fans

Following the release of her latest single, Work B**ch, rapper Mykki Blanco has accused Britney Spears of exploiting her gay fans with her music.

September 16, 2013

Fake gay couple were never removed from McDonald’s, says company

Two students, who pretended to be gay, weren't banned or asked to leave a McDonald's in Kingston, south-west London, the fast food chain has said.

September 16, 2013

Gay Football Supporter’s Network applauds rainbow laces campaign

The Gay Football Supporter’s Network has praised a new campaign on tackling homophobia in football by encouraging players to wear rainbow laces.

September 16, 2013

Canada: Waitress ‘humiliated’ gay couple in restaurant by telling them they cannot sit together

A gay couple in Mimico, Toronto have spoken out over an incident where they were "embarrassed" and "humiliated" by a waitress who told them they cannot sit together, accusing them of indecent behaviour and of touching one another.

September 16, 2013

Robin Windsor: Rugby star Ben Cohen wanted to dance with me on Strictly

Strictly Come Dancing contestant and former rugby player Ben Cohen wanted Robin Windsor to be his dance partner on the show, it has been revealed.

September 16, 2013

Behind the Candelabra wins 8 awards at the Creative Arts Emmys

Behind the Candelabra, the film about iconic gay pianist Liberace, has won eight awards at the Creative Arts Emmys - but will it win more at the main Emmys this weekend?

September 16, 2013

UNISON set to challenge workplace biphobia by launching new fact sheet for Bi Visibility Day

UNISON, one of the UK's largest trade unions, is preparing to challenge the discrimination of bisexual workers by launching a new fact sheet to mark Bi Visibility Day on September 23rd.

September 16, 2013

US: Vice President Joe Biden calls same-sex marriage ‘the issue of our day’

US Vice President Joe Biden has come back at criticism for his defence of same-sex marriage, saying he "could not remain silent any longer" on what he is now calling "the issue of our day."

September 16, 2013

Joey Barton becomes first footballer to wear anti-homophobia rainbow laces

Football star Joey Barton says “people’s sexuality shouldn't be an issue” in the sport