US: Perez Hilton announces the birth of his first child
US Blogger Perez Hilton, has posted an announcement that his first child - a son- was born earlier in February.
US: Study claims ‘same-sex cohabitors’ are less healthy than those in heterosexual marriages
The 'Journal of Health and Social Behavior' says same-sex cohabitors are less healthy than heterosexual married people of the same socioeconomic status however same-sex marriage “may directly and indirectly influence the health of individuals in same-sex unions”.
Channel 5′s Wright Stuff to debate over Boris banning ‘gay cure’ bus ads
The Channel 5 morning programme, The Wright Stuff, is to debate over the Mayor of London's decision to ban an ad campaign promoting 'gay cure' therapy, for which he is now facing legal action.
US: ‘Most conservative Congress member’ denies claim she signed pro-equal marriage brief
Marilyn Musgrove made news today when it was alleged the ultra-conservative former congresswoman had signed an amicus briefing backing same-sex marriage, only for it to emerge the New York Times had made a mistake.
Reading University cancels anti-gay Islamic preacher visit amid violent protest fears
Homophobic cleric Abu Usamah at-Thahabi will no longer be visiting the University of Reading tomorrow after the event he was due to attend was cancelled because of fears of violent protests.
US: College fraternity raises over $16,500 for trans brother’s surgery
A college fraternity in the US has raised over $16,500 to cover the cost of surgery for new member Donnie Collins, who is transgender.
US: Illinois same-sex marriage bill narrowly moves forward
The House Executive Committee barely cleared a bill to legalise same-sex marriage in the US state of Illinois on Tuesday with a 6-5 approval.
Gay-friendly London football club claims its first tournament prize
A gay-friendly football team in the London borough of Bexley has claimed its first tournament prize since it was established two years ago.
Archbishop who smeared gay Labour MP David Cairns takes over in temporary role from Cardinal O’Brien
The Archbishop of Glasgow, Philip Tartaglia, who last year was criticised for making offensive remarks about the late gay Labour MP David Cairns, has been given a new role in the wake of Cardinal Keith O’Brien’s resignation.
Sweden: Forcibly sterilised trans people to fight compensation battle
Trans men and women in Sweden are suing their state for sterilisations that were carried out on them during gender reassignments under a law that was repealed in January this year.
