Archbishop of Canterbury to discuss gay rights with Peter Tatchell
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has agreed to meet with Peter Tatchell after the human rights campaigner urged him to support LGBT equality in an open letter.
Observer transphobic Julie Burchill article did not breach Editors’ Code of Practice says PCC
A highly offensive article about the trans community which was written by Julie Burchill and published in the Observer did not breach the Editors’ Code of Practice, the Press Complaints Commission has ruled.
Sicily: Governor who said the Vatican should allow equal marriage allowed to return to church
A Sicilian governor has made up with a priest who took offence when he said that the Catholic Church should elect a female pope and allow equal marriage for gay and lesbian couples.
US folk singer Michelle Shocked responds to backlash after anti-gay rant
US folk singer Michelle Shocked, has responded to a backlash on social media sites, following what was described by fans as a "hate speech" during a performance when she expressed opposition to equal marriage, and LGBT rights.
Ex-Sesame Street actor Kevin Clash accused of hosting ‘crystal meth sex party’ with teenage boy
Former Sesame Street actor Kevin Clash has been accused of hosting a "crystal meth sex party" with a teenage boy.
US: Evangelical megapastor comes out in support of equal marriage
An evangelical megapastor and author has come out in support of equal marriage, saying that "fidelity" is the important issue, an that the "death" of the "subculture" opposed to equal marriage is taking place.
John Partridge: I will never return to Eastenders and I’m happy enough with my civil partnership
Former EastEnders star John Partridge has ruled out returning to the BBC 1 soap and says he doesn’t like being asked if he intends to change his civil partnership into a marriage.
US: Arizona lawmaker introduces bill to prosecute trans people for using ‘wrong’ bathroom
A Representative in the US state of Arizona has introduced a bill which would make it illegal for residents to use toilets or changing facilities which align with their gender identity, if different from what is displayed on their birth certificate.
Scottish Government responds to claims that same-sex marriage will lead to Star Wars inspired Jedi marriages
The Scottish Government has responded to claims that plans for equal marriage in Scotland could also pave the way for Star Wars Jedi marriages.
US radio host suggests that because Hillary Clinton supports gay rights, she is a lesbian
The host of a US radio station has claimed that Hillary Clinton could be gay, and said that she was "shocked" that, at a UN conference, there were "tents on lesbian lovemaking".
