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May 9, 2013

Methodist peer Lord Griffiths: ‘I support gay rights but not same-sex marriage’

Methodist minister and Labour peer Lord Leslie Griffiths has revealed that, while he supports civil partnerships, he feels marriage equality doesn't offer gay people anything more than the use of the word "marriage".

May 9, 2013

One Million Moms attacks Disney for unofficial ‘gay days’ at Walt Disney World

The American Family Association's outspoken campaign group One Million Moms, has voiced its outrage at Disney, after organisers of an unofficial LGBT day said it would take place in Walt Disney World.

May 9, 2013

Comment: British LGBT rights under threat from Unionism

Paul Hagan-Rae writes that the Unionist leadership in Northern Ireland is holding the country back when it comes to progressing with LGBT rights.

May 9, 2013

Rabbi Baroness Neuberger will vote for marriage equality to hold a ‘Moonie-style mass gay wedding’

Crossbench peer and rabbi Baroness Julia Neuberger has reaffirmed her support for same-sex marriage, stating she is waiting for the day she can hold a "moonie-style mass gay wedding".

May 9, 2013

Amnesty urges Zambian authorities to release gay men arrested on sodomy allegations

Amnesty International has urged authorities in Zambia to release two men who were arrested and charged on allegations of sodomy earlier this week.

May 9, 2013

New Zealand: Human Rights Tribunal rules that gay aspiring priest was discriminated against by Anglican Church

A gay man who went to a tribunal over being refused the position of a priest at the Anglican Church, has said he is "grateful" the commission took his case, and that he may apply again in future for the job.

May 9, 2013

New Zealand: Human Rights Tribunal rules that gay aspiring priest was discriminated against by Anglican Church

May 9, 2013

DUP MP William McCrea: ‘David Cameron has no mandate for his same-sex marriage bill’

DUP MP Dr William McCrea has criticised David Cameron for pushing ahead with the same-sex marriage bill and says “no party has a mandate for that change.

May 9, 2013

Poll: Over two thirds of Americans support Jason Collins’ decision to come out

A new poll has revealed that over two thirds of Americans support NBA star Jason Collins' decision to come out as gay last week.

May 9, 2013

MPs to resume debate of same-sex marriage bill this month

MPs will resume debate of the same-sex marriage bill later this month, it has been announced.