Scouting organisation Scouts Canada, has reaffirmed its inclusive policy for gay members, volunteers and staff, and invited Carly Rae Jepsen to perform at its jamboree, since she turned down the Boy Scouts of America's gig for its anti-gay policy.
At the mid-point in LGBT adoption week, an LGBT rights advocate has started a petition calling on the UK government to do more to incentivise adoption, particularly for sibling groups of two or more.
A new poll has revealed that the majority of Minnesotans oppose legalising same-sex marriage - although previous polls have shown support for the measure.
A bill purporting to uphold religious freedoms has been criticised by human rights groups, who say it amounts to legalising discrimination if it is in the name of religion.
A poll by Freedom to Marry has found that 85% of Republicans who voted to legalise same-sex marriage in their states were re-elected, and 97% of pro-equality legislators from both parties were reelected overall.
The Christian Institute has said a Radio 4 talk being broadcast tonight will be a "slap in the face" to Christians. The talk, by PinkNews founder Benjamin Cohen, will liken the abandonment of Jesus by society to the abandonment feared by the LGBT community.