Leonardo DiCaprio donates $61,000 at GLAAD Media Awards
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio donated $61,000 (£40,000) to GLAAD during its 24th annual Media Awards at the weekend, in Los Angeles.
Oklahoma: Gay politician attacked by three men outside bar
Police in Oklahoma are investigating an attack on one of the state’s first openly gay politicians.
New Zealand: Conservative Party leader threatens to sue satirical website for ‘big gay rainbow’ article
The leader of New Zealand's Conservative Party has taken offence at a satirical news story written about himself, and another MP, who made a now famous speech around equal marriage, and has threatened legal action.
Colombia: Pro-equality protests as Senate votes on same-sex marriage bill
Rainbow flags are out in force in Bogota ahead of a vote by the Senate, which is considering a marriage equality bill today.
Rhode Island: Senate Republicans throw weight behind same-sex marriage bill
The five Republicans in the Rhode Island Senate are backing equal marriage as a legislative committee prepares for a pivotal vote on the issue.
US Radio host: ‘LGBT supporters are misleading millions and homosexuality hurts all of society’
US Radio Host Linda Harvey has again used her radio programme to express her anti-gay stance, saying that "homosexual behaviour hurts all of society", and encouraging listeners to "challenge the acceptance of homosexual behaviour".
‘Vive la France!’ as campaigners celebrate equal marriage victory
Campaigners are celebrating the news that France has become the 14th nation in the world to legalise marriage rights for same-sex couples and Justice Minister Christiane Taubira says the first weddings could be held as soon as June.
US: Nevada Senator comes out during debate around equal marriage ban
A Senator in the US state of Nevada came out as gay on Monday, during a legislative debate around a bill to repeal the state's ban on equal marriage.
US: Nevada Senate passes bill to initiate repeal equal marriage ban
The Senate in the US state of Nevada passed a bill on Monday to begin the repeal of a voter-approved constitutional amendement banning equal marriage.
French Parliament passes same-sex marriage and adoption in final vote
France has become the 14th nation in the world to legalise same-sex marriage, as their Parliament passed it in a final vote after months of debate and heated protest.
