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March 24, 2013

US: Senator who reversed position to support equal marriage finds GOP crowd ‘very respectful’

US Senator Rob Portman, who came out in support of equal marriage last week, spoke at a Republican Party event this weekend, and said that the audience was "very respectful" of his change in stance.

March 24, 2013

Bishop of Buckingham: Church of England is ‘hypocritical’ for not blessing civil unions

The Bishop of Buckingham, the Right Reverend Dr Alan Wilson, has criticised the Church of England's refusal to allow blessings for civil partnerships, and said that some parishes were ignoring the ban in order to avoid conflict.

March 23, 2013

US: Mississippi school under fire for alleged bullying of LGBT students by staff

A school in Mississippi has come under fire after reports of LGBT students being bullied by both students and staff emerged.

March 23, 2013

US: Kentucky Governor vetoes bill protecting right to act based on religious belief following lobbies by LGBT rights groups

The Governor of Kentucky has vetoed a bill proposing legal protection be given to people acting on religious motivations, which activists warned was "a clear and present danger to the gay and lesbian community".

March 23, 2013

US: Queue forms for Supreme Court marriage equality cases four days in advance

People wanting to hear next week's Supreme Court deliberations on equal marriage have begun queueing outside, in the face of freezing temperatures and snow forecasts.

March 23, 2013

Rick Perry attacks Madonna for GLAAD Awards boy scout costume appearance

Texas Governor Rick Perry has voiced his distaste at Madonna's recent appearance at the GLAAD Awards, which she attended dressed as a boy scout, and spoke out against the Boy Scouts of America's ban on gay members.

March 23, 2013

Sony Pictures co-chairman: Hollywood has to ‘do better’ than allowing anti-gay slurs in films

The co-chairman of Sony Pictures has spoken out about the damaging effect anti-gay slurs and offensive stereotypes can have, emphasising the importance of Hollywood's influence on changing public perception.

March 22, 2013

Comment: Julie Burchill – the message she is sending to trans people and aspiring writers

Vienna Karakas writes on the Press Complaints Commission's decision regarding a transphobic article by Julie Burchill, and the implications it has for journalism.

March 22, 2013

Christian Legal Centre: High Court anti-gay bus ruling is a victory for Christian freedom

The Christian Legal Centre’s Director, Andrea Minichiello Williams, has responded to Friday’s High Court ruling concerning a Transport for London ban on homophobic bus adverts and says it's a “victory” for Christian freedom.

March 22, 2013

Starbucks CEO defends equal marriage backing and tells unhappy shareholder to sell stock

The CEO of Starbucks took to defending the company's decision to back equal marriage, in the face of criticism from a shareholder at the company's shareholders meeting.