Poll: More New Zealanders support equal marriage than oppose it
A new poll commissioned by a New Zealand group opposed to equal marriage has found that more people support the idea than oppose it.
Germany: Angela Merkel’s party considers u-turn on same-sex tax perks
Leading members of Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) are now considering a U-turn on policy on same-sex couples.
Sir Elton John’s son Zachary guest of honour at HIV/AIDS celebrity fundraiser
Sir Elton John and David Furnish welcomed some of Hollywood's biggest names to their 21st Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party last night – but it was the couple’s two-year-old son who was the guest of honour.
US: Kansas Supreme Court makes ‘groundbreaking’ ruling in same-sex custody case
In what was described as a "groundbreaking" ruling, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled on Friday that both same-sex parents of two children, were legally recognisable as the parents of those children.
Boris Johnson to face legal challenge from Christian group over ‘ex-gay’ bus ads
The Mayor of London will appear in court on Thursday to face representatives of Christian groups which claim he denied their free speech by pulling an ad for gay cure therapies from London buses.
Arizona: Go-go dancer and bar manager fend off axe-wielding attacker at gay bar
A bar manager and a male go-go dancer helped to stop a man after he attacked patrons and staff with an axe at a gay bar in Phoenix.
Marvel Comics’ Wolverine reveals love for and kisses demigod Hercules
Marvel Comics character Wolverine is the latest character to come out as gay, as he and demigod Hercules announce their love for one another in the latest issue of the comic.
Peter Tatchell: Anti-gay Cardinal O’Brien was a long-time opponent of gay equality
Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has reacted to the resignation of Cardinal Keith O’Brien and says: “In the light of these allegations, his stance looks hypocritical.”
Comment: The loss of Robbie Rogers should shame football into action
Fears for the wellbeing of an out gay footballer may be overrated, but Robbie Rogers' retirement shows we've been spectators to bigotry and stupidity for too long, writes Adrian Tippetts for PinkNews.co.uk
Turkish actor: ‘Gender reassignment was my choice and now I’m free’
A Turkish trans man actor has come out, discussing his decision to undergo gender reassignment surgery and his experiences prior, saying that he now feels "free" and like he has been "born again".
