Ian McKellen: ‘Margaret Thatcher misjudged the future with Section 28′
Actor Sir Ian McKellen says Margaret Thatcher "misjudged the future" with her support for Section 28.
Archbishop of Canterbury to discuss gay rights with Peter Tatchell on Thursday
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is set to discuss gay rights with Peter Tatchell on Thursday at Lambeth Palace.
Westboro Baptist Church blames same-sex marriage for Boston Marathon bomb attack
The vehemently homophobic Westboro Baptist Church has threatened to picket the funerals of those killed in the Boston Marathon bomb attack.
Paris: Police arrest scores of anti-gay marriage protesters
Around 70 protesters demonstrating against equal marriage have been arrested in Paris.
Hawaii: Judge rules in favour of lesbian couple turned away by B&B
The judge in the case of a US lesbian couple who sued a bed and breakfast in Hawaii which denied them a room because of their sexuality, has ruled in favour of the couple.
US: Baseball team is first professional sports franchise to receive GLAAD award
A Major League Baseball team from San Francisco is to become the first professional sports franchise to be honoured with a GLAAD Media Award at the 24th annual ceremony next month.
Study: Equal marriage could bring $42 million to Minnesota economy over three years
A new study has estimated that, if legalised, equal marriage could bring large economic boosts to the US state of Minnesota.
US: Gay soldier files appeal over $100 White House protest fine
Dan Choi – who was fined $100 for chaining himself to the White House fence in protest over America’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law – is refusing to pay the fine.
US: University sets up scholarship to support gay students and straight allies
A US university has set up a fund to help out gay students who struggle financially after rejection from their families after coming out, as well as straight students who lose funding after supporting gay classmates.
Pakistan: General election to see first transgender candidates run
For the first time transgender people will be able to run for Pakistan’s general election in May while being open about their identities, and so far two have applied to stand for positions in their local constituencies.
