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June 28, 2013

The New Yorker features Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie celebrating Supreme Court equal marriage rulings

The New Yorker magazine has thrown its support behind the Supreme Court's decision to repeal a key section of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), earlier this week, by unveiling an equal marriage themed Sesame Street cover.

June 28, 2013

Ugandan Bishop calls for end to ‘punishment’ of HIV positive LGBT people

A Bishop from Uganda has warned that LGBT people living with HIV/AIDs face hardship and prejudice because of their identity, leading many to hide their health conditions and forego proper treatment.

June 28, 2013

Straight Pride UK claims that 90% of Glastonbury attendees say they are ‘proud’ to be ‘naturally straight’

A group which claims to aim for "full straight equality", including the right to hold "heterosexual pride" events, has tweeted from Glastonbury festival to claim that 90% of the festival's attendees are "proud" to be straight.

June 28, 2013

Ed Miliband: ‘The terrible death of Lucy Meadows shows the trans community still face prejudice’

Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband says he is “delighted” to be supporting this weekend’s Pride in London event, but adds the death of transgender teacher Lucy Meadows shows more needs to be done to end prejudice in society.

June 28, 2013

Big Gay Bash announces tropical holiday themed official London Pride after party

London's Big Gay Bash has announced its lineup for the official London Pride after party, featuring Sink the Pink, Popstarz and One Love.

June 28, 2013

Trans teen forced to carry out sentence in Scotland’s most violent prison

A transgender woman has been sent to Scotland's most violent jail after being charged with robbery and assault.

June 28, 2013

David Cameron: ‘I am proud of what this government has done on equal marriage’

Prime Minister and Conservative Party Leader David Cameron says he is proud of the work that his government has done to secure equal marriage.

June 28, 2013

David Cameron: Gay and lesbian young people will see that they are truly equal after marriage law changes

Prime Minister David Cameron says implementing equal marriage means gay and lesbian students “will be able to see that Parliament believes their love is the same as anyone else’s love.”

June 28, 2013

Australia: Kevin Rudd pledges to push for referendum on equal marriage

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced his intentions to hold a referendum on same-sex marriage, just one day after being sworn in to the role.

June 28, 2013

Yvette Cooper: Pride is a time for celebration and a call to action to tackle homophobia in schools

Labour's Shadow Home Secretary and Shadow Minister for Equalities, Yvette Cooper, writes exclusively for PinkNews.co.uk about her pride that gay couples will soon be able to marry but argues that more needs to be done to tackle homophobia in schools.