US: Man charged in killing of gay Mississippi mayoral candidate
A 22-year-old man was charged with murder on Thursday, in the death of an openly gay mayoral candidate in Mississippi.
US: Family of trans girl lodge complaint because school denied her use of girls’ toilets
The parents of a trans girl in Colorado have filed a complaint because their daughter's elementary school refused to allow her to use the girls' toilets.
LGBT Catholic group blasts Pope Benedict XVI for ‘bigotry’ as he officially resigns as Catholic leader
Pope Benedict XVI has officially resigned, saying that he now "will simply be a pilgrim" starting his last journey on earth - although criticism of his homophobic legacy continues.
Video: Kate Middleton hoax radio station rebrands itself as 2Gay FM for Sydney Mari Gras
The radio station whose DJs made a hoax call to a British nurse who ended up committing suicide is temporarily renaming itself to mark Sydney Mari Gras.
US: Congress extends Violence Against Women Act to protect LGBT people
The republican controlled House of Congress on Thursday renewed the Violence Against Women Act expanding federal protections to LGBT people, as well as Native Americans and immigrants.
Former NFL player criticised for saying ‘it is not realistic for every team to accept gay players’
A former NFL footballer and radio analyst has come under criticism for saying that he thought it was unfeasible for all teams to accept gay players in the locker room, because of religious opposition to homosexuality.
Turkish trans actor’s mother denies death threat rumours and says family supports him
The family of a Turkish trans man actor, who recently came out in an interview have denied rumours that he received death threats, and said they fully support his decision for gender reassignment.
Minnesota congressman: homosexuality is an ‘unhealthy sexual addiction’
Minnesota Republican congressman Glenn Gruenhagen has said that homosexuality is a choice and a form of sexual addiction.
Clint Eastwood joins 100 top Republicans urging Supreme Court to strike down Proposition 8
Clint Eastwood has joined over 100 top Republicans who have signed up to argue that the Supreme Court should overturn Proposition 8, which bans equal marriage in the state of California.
Comment: Is Grindr now a hunting ground for technically straight, married men?
Writing for PinkNews.co.uk, Christopher Gen claims Grindr is now gaining increased popularity with straight men.
