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February 7, 2013

US: Columnist compares efforts to allow gay scouts to Nazi invasion of Norway

A columnist writing for a US conservative news site has written that the Boy Scouts of America lifting its ban on gay members, volunteers and staff would make it a "beehive of erotic exploration", and compared efforts to urge the Boy Scouts to drop its anti-gay policy to the Nazi German invasion of Norway.

February 7, 2013

Gordon Brown’s spokesman reveals why he didn’t take part in same-sex marriage vote

A spokesman for Gordon Brown has exclusively explained to PinkNews.co.uk why the Labour MP and former PM was not present in the Commons for Tuesday’s vote of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples Bill).

February 7, 2013

Dutch government to commission report recognising LGBT families with three or more parents

The Justice Ministry of the Netherlands is set to commission a report on the possibility of legally recognising families with three or more parents, and has noted the protective values of such a law for LGBT families.

February 7, 2013

Comment: I’m 16, bisexual, and none of my family knows

A bisexual student shares his experiences of living in the South West of England and attending an all boy’s school – where it can be very hard to be open about your sexuality.

February 7, 2013

US: Two of founder’s granddaughters quit ‘God Hates Fags’ church and express remorse

Two granddaughters of the founder of the adamantly homophobic Westboro Baptist Church, also know as the 'God Hates Fags' church, appear to have quit the organisation, and expressed regret at "inflicting pain on others" whilst still members.

February 7, 2013

Russian appeals court supports decision to drop gay ‘propaganda’ case against Madonna

Appeals court officials in Russia have upheld a previous ruling rejecting a $10.5 million lawsuit filed against Madonna for allegedly promoting LGBT rights in the country.

February 7, 2013

US Radio Host: Gay men only want to be scout masters to ‘be around young boys’

A US Christian radio host has suggested that gay men would only want to be Scout Leaders in order to "be around boys", and suggested a link between paedophilia and homosexuality, saying "gay men love youth".

February 7, 2013

Manchester: Trial of man accused of killing PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes begins

Dale Cregan is due to stand trial today for the murders of four people, including a police officer who had been making plans for a civil partnership with her girlfriend.

February 7, 2013

Labour MP Austin Mitchell: The equal marriage debate was moving — I had to vote for the bill

Labour’s Austin Mitchell was planning to abstain in this week’s equal marriage vote by MPs, but when he heard the emotional speeches of supportive MPs, it changed his mind.

February 7, 2013

US: Family Research Council shooter pleads guilty to three charges

The shooter in an incident at the Family Research Council in August pleaded guilty to three charges, and admitted buying over a dozen Chick-fil-A sandwiches to smear on the faces of his victims.