US: Mother tells 12-year-old son to ‘beat the gay away’ out of brother
A mother in North Carolina has been charged with child abuse for allegedly telling her 12-year-old son to "beat the gay away" from his 15-year-old brother.
US: Judge rules that trans prisoner should be given assessment for gender reassignment
The judge in a case of a trans woman prisoner serving a 73-year sentence has ruled that she should be evaluated for gender reassignment surgery.
Rab C Nesbitt star Elaine C Smith: ‘I’ll be so proud when Scotland passes equal marriage’
Elaine C Smith, best known for playing the long-suffering wife of Rab C Nesbitt in the BBC sitcom of the same name, has recorded a video for the Equality Network’s It’s Time campaign.
London: Teenager who suffered anti-gay bullying at school found dead
A 15-year-old girl who suffered bullying of a homophobic nature has been found dead in south-east London.
Trans Media Watch criticise Fox News for mocking Chelsea Manning with Aerosmith track
Fox News has been accused of transphobia after it decided to play the Aerosmith track "Dude Looks Like A Lady" in an item about Chelsea Manning.
Obama cites gay rights progress in Martin Luther King anniversary speech
President Barack Obama addressed the United States today in a speech to mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's famous 'I have a dream' speech.
US: New Jersey Senate nominee: It’s funny when people question if I’m gay and I say ‘so what if I am?’
The mayor of Newark, New Jersey Cory Booker, who is the Democratic nominee in the state's US Senate special election has surprised some this week amid speculation about his sexuality.
Study: Two-thirds of US businesses want clarification on Supreme Court DOMA ruling
Two-thirds of US employers are in need of clarification and guidance on the impact of a Supreme Court ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) from earlier this year, a new study has found.
Actress Michelle Hardwick: Starring in Emmerdale helped me to publicly come out as gay
Star of British soap opera Emmerdale, Michelle Hardwick, has said that her role in the television series helped her to come out as gay publicly.
Singer Demi Lovato to join cast of Glee as lesbian lover during Beatles episode
US singer songwriter Demi Lovato is to join the cast of hit television series Glee as the lesbian love interest of character Santana.
