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February 11, 2013

UK: Muslim TV stations criticised by Ofcom for airing hate speech

Ofcom, the broadcasting regulator, has criticised several Muslim community stations after they allowed Islamic extremists to issue hate speech – in one case – calling for the murder and torture of gay people.

February 11, 2013

US: Secretary of Defense announces extension of benefits to same-sex military couples

The US Defense Secretary has confirmed recent reports that the Pentagon is to extend some benefits to same-sex military couples.

February 11, 2013

Ohio: Mayor resigns after calling police officer ‘queer’

The mayor of a small southeastern Ohio community has resigned over accusations that she repeatedly called a gay police officer "queer" in front of his colleagues.

February 11, 2013

Fans call for boycott of DC Comics for hiring ‘homophobic’ writer for Superman

DC comics has come under criticism for hiring an anti-gay Mormon writer for a new digital-first Superman comic book to be launched later this year.

February 11, 2013

UK: Anti-gay Catholic Archbishop Vincent Nichols: Please pray for Pope Benedict XVI

The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, who is also known for his anti-gay views, has called on Catholics to pray for Pope Benedict XVI.

February 11, 2013

US: Colorado Senate prepares for final vote on civil unions

The Senate House in the US state of Colorado is preparing for what could be its final vote on a measure to introduce civil unions for same-sex couples.

February 11, 2013

Update: Cincinnati teacher sacked for refusing to recant statement supporting equal marriage

The Assistant Principal at a Catholic school in Cincinnati has been sacked, for refusing to recant statements he made in support of equal marriage for gay people.

February 11, 2013

Peter Tatchell: A Pope who opposed human rights

Peter Tatchell, who previously made a documentary about Pope Benedict XVI, believes the Catholic leader will be remembered for his "irresponsible" attitude to condoms and ignorance about HIV.

February 11, 2013

William Shatner: ‘I am appalled that Reddit allows homophobia and racism’

Actor William Shatner has criticised the user-generated news site, Reddit, for what he said were "homophobic", "sexist", and "racist" posts, which weren't adequately moderated.

February 11, 2013

Comment: Good riddance to the bigoted Pope Benedict XVI

Following his decision to step down, Balaji Ravichandran assess Pope Benedict XVI's legacy of intolerance in an article for PinkNews.