Video: Homophobic street preacher arrested in London
A Christian street preacher has been arrested and questioned about his beliefs after saying that “fornication” and homosexuality are a sin.
31 years ago today Terry Higgins died from AIDS
Today marks 31 years since the death of Terry Higgins, the first person in the UK to be confirmed to have died with AIDS.
US: CBS condemns homophobic language used by Big Brother housemates
US television network CBS has condemned abusive language, including homophobia, used by housemates in the Big Brother House, but has not suggested that anyone will be evicted for using such language.
Equal marriage rap song reaches top 20 in Billboard Hot 100 chart
A rap song which carries a message of strong support for equal marriage, has reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Green MP Caroline Lucas: When I raise the issue of LGBT asylum with the government I come up against a brick wall
Green MP Caroline Lucas says the government must do more to ensure that the UK Border Agency does not deport LGBT asylum seekers back to countries where they are at risk of homophobic persecution.
Costa Rica accidentally approves same-sex unions
Costa Rican lawmakers passed a bill on Monday that may have accidentally approved same-sex unions.
Peter Tatchell: When it comes to LGBT asylum seekers, Labour’s Chris Bryant needs to know the facts
Peter Tatchell is disputing claims made by Labour’s Shadow Immigration Minister Chris Bryant, that the UK Border Agency has not deported gay asylum seekers in recent years.
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow to appear at Belfast Amnesty Pride Lecture
The Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow, will deliver a talk as part of Amnesty International Northern Ireland’s annual Pride Lecture this evening (4 July).
Microsoft plans to isolate homophobic Xbox gamers in online multiplayer games
Microsoft last month announced plans for its new Xbox console- Xbox One, and has gone further to say it intends to tackle abusive players online by separating them from other gamers.
US: Supporters call on judge to immediately legalise equal marriage following Supreme Court ruling
Equal marriage advocates in the US state of New Jersey have called on a state judge to immediately legalise same-sex marriage in the state, following the Supreme Court's strike-down of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
