Obama gives go ahead for military veterans to receive federal benefits
Same-sex spouses of military veterans will be allowed to receive federal benefits currently only available to married straight couples, the Obama administration has announced.
Video: InterTech Diversity Forum panel discussion on LGBT start-ups at Google London
The first in a series of panel discussions featuring LGBT members of the start up community took place in London yesterday evening, hosted by the InterTech Diversity Forum.
US: Batwoman writers abandon DC Comics after lesbian superhero’s wedding is ‘prohibited’
Two writers for DC Comics' Batwoman have declared they are abandoning their publisher after finding out the lesbian superhero's marriage, first revealed in February, is to be "prohibited" as a storyline.
Islamic trans woman: Wiltshire Mosque asked ‘inappropriate questions’ and discriminated against me
A trans woman who recently converted to Islam has criticised elders at a Wiltshire mosque for refusing to acknowledge her gender identity, although the mosque has denied this allegation and say she is welcome to return at any time.
Russian lawmaker introduces bill to deprive gay and lesbian people of parenting rights
A Russian lawmaker has submitted to the Russian Duma a piece of legislation which seeks to have the parental rights of gay people removed.
US: Bakery owners who refused same-sex wedding cake say ‘militant’ gay ‘mafia’ forced them to close
The owners of Sweet Cakes, an Oregon Bakery which recently closed its doors after refusing to provide a wedding cake to a same-sex couple, have accused gay activists of using "militant, mafia-style tactics" to force their business to shut down.
Olympic Committee President: We are powerless to Russia’s anti-gay ‘propaganda’ laws
International Olympics Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge said there is little he can do to influence Russia’s anti-gay laws ahead of the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi.
UKIP leader Nigel Farage: Same-sex marriage is ‘illiberal’ because it hurts religious institutions
UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage, who previously claimed he would not expel UKIP members who call gay people "disgusting," says same-sex marriages are "illiberal" and lack "common sense" because religious groups may be forced to perform same-sex weddings.
Hillary Clinton to be honoured by Elton John Foundation for support of gay rights
The Elton John AIDS foundation is to honour former US secretary of state, senator and first lady Hillary Clinton at the foundation's award ceremony in October.
InterTech Diversity Forum panel discussion on LGBT start-ups streams live online
The first in a series of panel discussions featuring LGBT members of the start up community will take place in London this evening, and the event is available to view via live stream.
