London: Gay Games 2018 bid kicks off
The bid to host the 2018 Gay Games in London, which is being supported by lesbian paralympian Claire Harvey, began with a reception in Westminster last night.
Frank Ocean due to press charges against Chris Brown over car park brawl
Gay R&B star Frank Ocean will reportedly press charges against Chris Brown following an altercation at a recording studio in Los Angeles.
US: Anti-gay conservative groups appalled that Boy Scouts may drop homophobic ban
Equality campaigners have welcomed an announcement by the Boy Scouts of America that it may drop its national ban on gay members – although evangelical conservatives have criticised the move.
Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco: Allowing gays to marry ‘is like legalising male breastfeeding’
Legislating for equal marriage is like legalising male breastfeeding, according to the Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco Salvatore Cordileone.
Boy Scouts of America board will vote on whether to end ban on gay members
The Boy Scouts of America could soon lift its ban on allowing gay members, volunteers and staff, as its board will vote next week on a resolution which would effectively do so.
Philip Hammond denies same-sex marriage incest claims
A spokesman for Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has denied claims that he compared same-sex marriage to incest.
Hawaii: Lawmakers to choose between legalising or banning equal marriage
Hawaiian lawmakers have submitted four pieces of legislation: two legalising and two banning equal marriage.
Oklahoma pastor: You can’t refrigerate homosexuality like pork, so it is still a sin
The leader of Americans For Truth About Homosexuality, and pastor invited to talk on his program have said it is okay to eat pork and shellfish, but not to have gay sex, despite both being classed as sinful in the Old Testament.
Vietnam: Trans woman to lose official legal recognition
Vietnam's only trans woman to have been officially recognised as female has been told she will once again be considered male after a local committee objected to the decision.
US: Lesbian wife of Fort Bragg officer gets membership offer and ‘Spouse of the Year’ award
The lesbian wife of an officer at Fort Bragg has won the Spouse of the Year award and been invited to join the military spouses' club that originally rebuffed her.
