Out4Russia launched to lobby world leaders to take action against Russian anti-gay laws
A new website has launched to allow users to lobby world leaders to take action on LGBT rights abuses in Russia, including anti-gay laws introduced in June.
Assistant of gay artist David Hockney died after taking acid at star’s home
An assistant to David Hockney died as a result of taking acid, having previously partied with the acclaimed gay artist’s former partner, an inquest heard this week.
Russell Tovey lands gay role in US television series about gay men looking for love
British actor Russell Tovey has taken on the role of a gay character in a US television series by HBO, after saying earlier this year that he thought it would be "more of a risk" to take on a gay role earlier this year.
US: IRS announces recognition of same-sex marriages for federal tax purposes
The US Inland Revenue Service (IRS), has announced that same-sex couples who are legally married will now be recognised for federal tax purposes, irrespective of their home state's legal position on equal marriage.
Brighton drag queen Betty Swollocks convicted of benefit fraud
A drag queen performer in Brighton has been convicted of benefit fraud totalling around £6,000.
Australian Labor Party senior official believes equal marriage goes against ‘Christ’s message’
A senior official in the Australian Labor Party described same-sex marriage as “not normal” in a newly published video.
Greg Mulholland MP says Lib Dem MPs ‘pilloried’ in party for voting against equal marriage
Liberal Democrat MP Greg Mulholland says Members of his party who voted against this year's same-sex marriage bill had been "pilloried" by fellow colleagues.
Study: Young footballers more accepting of gay team mates
Young footballers on the verge of becoming professional are now much more likely to be supportive of gay team mates compared to a decade ago, according to new research.
Procter and Gamble announces support for federal US employment nondiscrimination legislation
Consumer goods company Procter and Gamble has joined a coalition of businesses backing a bipartisan effort of end workplace discrimination based on sexuality and gender identity.
US: Republican lawyers draw comparison with child marriage in case against equal marriage clerk
Attorney's for Pennsylvanian Governor, Tom Corbett have argued that granting marriage licenses to same-sex couples is no different than if the state were to issue licenses to children.
