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March 4, 2013

Video: Bryan Fischer says gay players in the NFL would cause a ‘grenade-like explosion’

The American Family Association spokesman Bryan Fischer, has spoken on the organisation's radio program Focal Point, to say that the NFL should not allow openly gay football players, as they would cause a "grenade-like explosion".

March 4, 2013

Study: Parental sexuality does not impact on the ability of children to thrive

A UK study into children adopted by same-sex couples has found that those adopted by gay or lesbian parents are just as likely to thrive as those adopted by heterosexual couples.

March 4, 2013

James Franco: ‘It is partly my fault’ that people think I’m gay

Actor James Franco has said that he has no problem with people questioning his sexuality, and said that it was "partly my fault" when discussing rumours that he might be gay.

March 4, 2013

Poland: Former president says the place for gay people in parliament is ‘behind a wall’

Lech Walesa, a former Polish President famous for his human rights campaigns, caused outrage after he said that gay people should have a minor role in politics to reflect their minority status in a TV interview.

March 4, 2013

UK: Gay rights campaigners call on Cardinal Keith O’Brien to apologise for homophobic bigotry

Britain's leading gay rights campaigners say the former leader of the Scottish Catholic Church who resigned in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations should also apologise for promoting homophobia whilst in office.

March 4, 2013

Peter Tatchell claims Reading University colludes with far-right extremist Muslim Society

Peter Tatchell writes about last week’s decision of Reading University's Student Union to cancel an event where the anti-gay Islamic preacher Abu Usamah at-Thahabi was due to attend.

March 4, 2013

PinkNews founder labelled as ‘blasphemous’ for BBC Radio 4 programme likening abandonment of Christ to rejection of gays

The BBC is facing controversy over an Easter message from PinkNews founder Benjamin Cohen which likens the treatment of gay people in Britain to the crucifixion of Christ.

March 3, 2013

Madonna to present Anderson Cooper with GLAAD award

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has announced that Madonna will present its Media Award to TV host Anderson Cooper, at its Media Awards ceremony later this year.

March 3, 2013

Cardinal Keith O’Brien admits inappropriate ‘sexual conduct’ following allegations

In a statement issued by the Catholic church in Scotland, Cardinal Keith O'Brien has addressed allegations made against him by five priests within the church, and admitted that his "sexual conduct" has been "below the standards expected" of him.

March 3, 2013

Priest who accused Cardinal O’Brien says the Catholic church would ‘crush him if it could’

One of five priests who have come forward to accuse Cardinal Keith O'Brien of inappropriate behaviour, prompting his early retirement, has said on the Catholic church, "If they could crush me, they would."