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February 22, 2013

US: Hollywood restaurant sued by lesbian ex-employee over homophobic and racist abuse

A lesbian who left her job as a chef at a Hollywood restaurant due to racist and homophobic discrimination has launched a lawsuit against the establishment and its owner.

February 22, 2013

Ann Widdecombe: Christians against same-sex marriage in Britain should protest on the streets

Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe has urged Christian opponents of equal marriage to stage street protests and has said: "I am very sad that it is a Conservative-led Government driving this legislation through".

February 22, 2013

Anti-gay evangelist Scott Lively claims to have found proof that Obama is gay

US Christian Evangelical Scott Lively, has posted an article claiming that President Barack Obama is gay, claiming to have proof, because he went on a weekend trip with an aide, but without Michelle.

February 22, 2013

Associated Press style guide allows ‘husband’ or ‘wife’ to be used for gay married couples

The Associated Press has updated its guidelines on reporting on same-sex married couples, saying that the words "husband" or "wife" were acceptable, despite sending a memo earlier in February saying "generally" those terms should not be used.

February 22, 2013

Pope’s spokesman refuses to comment on gay blackmail allegations

The Pope's spokesman is refusing to confirm or deny claims of a network of gay prelates operating at its heart, some of whom allegedly were being blackmailed, and who also met a Rome sauna.

February 22, 2013

Former Utah Governor: ‘There is nothing conservative about denying equal marriage to gay people’

A former Republican Governor of Utah has come out in support of equal marriage, urging other Republicans to do the same.

February 22, 2013

Interview: BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Adele Roberts shares her Big Brother coming out story

BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Adele Roberts has been interviewed by PinkNews’ Scott Roberts about a documentary she is presenting this weekend on the subject of coming out.

February 22, 2013

London: Met police officers investigated for allegedly mocking transgender woman in Soho arrest

The Directorate of Professional Standards has launched an investigation after Metropolitan Police officers were accused of mocking a transgender woman during an arrest in Soho.

February 22, 2013

London: Former Mayor of Barnet Brian Coleman says he once slept with an Arsenal footballer

Brian Coleman, the gay former Conservative London Assembly Member and ex-mayor of Barnet, says he previously slept with an unnamed striker for Arsenal Football Club.

February 22, 2013

Video: Amazon releases TV advert featuring same-sex married couple

Online retailer Amazon, has released a new television advert for its Kindle Paperwhite, which features a gay couple and a straight couple getting along on holiday together.