Chuck Hagel confirmed as US Defence Secretary despite past anti-gay remarks
Having faced criticism over his previous homophobic views, the US Senate has confirmed Chuck Hagel as the new US Defence Secretary.
60 US companies call on Supreme Court to strike down same-sex marriage bans
Some of America’s largest companies including Apple, Facebook, eBay, Intel, and Morgan Stanley are set to call on the US Supreme Court to strike down laws banning same-sex marriages.
US: School district backs down in fight to stop student wearing anti-gay t-shirt
Connecticut school district officials have allowed a student to wear a t-shirt bearing an anti-gay message, following a fight to attempt to stop him.
Rugby star Ben Cohen tells MPs that more needs to be done to combat homophobia in sport
Rugby star Ben Cohen has told MPs at a parliamentary event that sport has a huge role to play in reducing anti-gay bullying.
Texas teen boy fights to wear dress to high school prom
A high school senior in Texas is fighting to wear a red dress, high heels and a blonde wig to a school prom.
Russian Foreign Minister: ‘Homosexual propaganda’ bill will protect the majority of Russians from pro-gay views
The Russian Foreign Minister has defended an anti-gay law which he says will protect the majority of Russians against "discrimination" from LGBT people promoting their values.
US: 75 leading Republicans call on Supreme Court to strike down same-sex marriage Prop 8 ban
Around 75 leading Republican figures have signed a briefing urging the Supreme Court to strike down Proposition 8, in a move which could have a significant effect on the Republican Party and equal marriage in the US.
Leader of South Africa’s Agang Party says being gay is ‘how God created us’
Mamphela Ramphele, the leader of South Africa’s new Agang Party, has made comments in which she supports LGBT rights and opposes homophobia.
US: College fraternity campaigns to raise money for trans brother’s surgery
A college fraternity in the US has defied the macho and unaccepting "frat boy" stereotype by campaigning to raise $4,800 for a transgender member's surgery.
Australia: Lesbian councillor denies ‘mean-spirited’ u-turn on rainbow street
A lesbian Sydney councillor who opposed plans to set up rainbow crossings in the city's gay district has replied to her critics and says she actually wanted them to be permanent, and only opposed plans to make them temporary.
