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Max Zachs of ‘My Transsexual Summer’ on new novel exploring society, gender identity and sexuality

Newly published author Maxwell Zachs, best known for his role on Channel 4's 'My Transsexual Summer', writes for PinkNews.co.uk on writing his novel, which features a protagonist unsure about his gender and sexuality.

US: Anger as Illinois equal marriage vote delayed, but supporters confident the fight is not over

Supporters of the equal marriage bill in the US state of Illinois were angry to find that the bill was not called on Friday, the final day of the current legislative session, but seem confident that when it returns, it will succeed, and noted it as an example of why the Defense of Marriage Act should be repealed.

Video: Illinois equal marriage bill sponsor breaks down in tears during vote delay announcement

Upon announcing that the equal marriage bill for the US state of Illinois would not be called for vote on Friday, the bill's sponsor Representative Greg Harris broke down in tears during his impassioned speech.

Illinois: Same-sex marriage bill withdrawn as ‘not enough votes’ to pass it

The House in the US state of Illinois did not vote on a bill which would have legalised equal marriage, following a tense two days of speculation over whether the bill would be called at all.

In Photos: As One in the Park 2013

Last weekend, some of the PinkNews team enjoyed ourselves at As One in the Park where we danced and chatted to Union J, Katy B and Rita Ora among others.

Kaleidoscope Trust urges Nigeria’s president to veto anti-gay law

The Kaleidoscope Trust is calling on Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to veto a bill to further criminalise same-sex marriages in Nigeria with potential prison terms of up to 14 years.

US: Teen charged for hate crime shooting of trans woman

A 16-year-old has been arrested for robbing and shooting a 22-year-old transgender woman in an attack she says was motivated by him finding out about her gender identity.

Video: Lords Shadow Equalities Minister Baroness Thornton comes Out4Marriage

The Shadow Equalities Minister in the House of Lords, Baroness Thornton, has recorded a video coming Out4Marriage, ahead of next week’s vote on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, in the Lords.

Brighton: Gay businesses take part in HIV mouth swab project

Mouth swabs are being taken from volunteers at gay venues in Brighton and Hove in order to gather new data about the way HIV is transmitted in the city.

Barnardo’s: House of Lords support for equal marriage ‘will have a positive effect for children’

Barnardo’s Chief Executive Anne Marie Carrie is urging peers in the House of Lords to support the Marriage (Same Sex Couple) Bill.