Former Commonwealth human rights head becomes Kaleidoscope Trust chair
LGBT charity the Kaleidoscope Trust has elected a former Commonwealth human rights senior official as its new chair.
Video: Former US Navy chaplain says allowing openly gay players in the NFL is ‘demonic’
A former Navy chaplain who was disgraced by the military for his role in a protest in 2006, has weighed in on the argument over gay players being allowed to come out in the NFL, to say that he thinks the "Devil is afoot".
Australia: Liberal leader Tony Abbott reiterates opposition to equal marriage
The leader of the opposition in Australia, Tony Abbott, has clarified his party's opposition to equal marriage during a community forum in Sydney.
Ecuador: Former presidential candidate barred from politics for saying ‘gays are immoral’
A former Ecuadorian presidential candidate who was previously fined for making homophobic comments has been banned from political activity for a year.
Comment: Is a community in crisis beginning to self care
Writing for PinkNews.co.uk, David Stuart says he’s encouraged by signs the LGBT community is uniting to address key health challenges.
US: Major League Soccer player apologises for using homophobic slur
A Major League Soccer player in the US has apologised for using a homophobic slur against another player during a recent match, before being sent off for two separate incidents.
Video: Man sentenced over Leicester gay pub fire attack
A man has been sentenced for an attack at a Leicester gay pub which left two men with serious burns.
Joey Barton to appear before French FA committee following transphobic tweets
Joey Barton is set to learn if he faces a ban over a string of comments – including some of a transphobic nature – he made about rival player Thiago Silva.
French anti-equal marriage movement leader: Hollande wants blood and he will get it
The comedian at the head of France's anti-same-sex marriage movement has lashed out at the government's decision to accelerate the progress of equal marriage legislation, implying that protests may become violent.
Manchester: Lib Dem MP tables Early Day Motion in support of tackling homophobic football chants
Liberal Democrat MP John Leech is tabling an Early Day Motion calling on joint efforts by football clubs, supporters and the police to tackle homophobic chants during matches.
