Fired US basketball coach: There was ‘no excuse’ for my physical violence and anti-gay abuse
A New Jersey basketball coach has delivered a highly emotional apology after he was sacked for subjecting his players to physical and homophobic abuse.
France: Same-sex marriage bill reaches Senate
The French Senate will debate the country’s proposed same-sex marriage bill today.
Jeremy Irons: Same-sex marriage could lead to fathers marrying their sons for tax purposes
British actor Jeremy Irons says equal marriage could lead to fathers marrying their sons.
Greater Manchester Police to treat crimes against goths and punks as seriously as homophobia
Greater Manchester Police is to become the first force in the country to recognise alternative subculture – such as “goths, emos, punks and metallers” as a recordable motivation for hate crime.
Bill Clinton to be honoured with a GLAAD Media Award
GLAAD, the LGBT media advocacy organisation, has announced that former US President Bill Clinton will be honoured with an award at its 24th annual Media Awards in May.
Fox News Host: ‘There are some indications that Jesus may have been gay’
Fox News Host Don Imus on Wednesday said during his programme that there was "some indication" that "Jesus might be gay", referring to a religious text, but not explaining why he made the claims.
US: Alabama lawmakers urged to repeal law which requires schools to teach that being gay is illegal
Alabama lawmakers have come under pressure to repeal a law which technically requires schools to incorrectly teach students that being gay is illegal, and that it is "not a lifestyle acceptable to the general public."
Canada: Teen granted permission to put up gay-straight alliance posters
A Canadian teenager in Manitoba who previously voiced his support for a bill to allow gay-straight alliances in his school district has won the right to put up posters for the club at his school.
EastEnders’ actor David Witts: People think I’m gay because I’m nicer than the character I play
EastEnders star David Witts has posed for Attitude and says that he would be happy if his character Joey Branning turned out to be gay.
Greater London Authority ranked a dismal 278th in Stonewall Equality Index
A Freedom of Information request has revealed the Greater London Authority (GLA) was ranked 278th for this year’s Stonewall Workplace Equality Index – falling from second place in 2008.
