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January 25, 2013

Russian anti-gay bill goes to vote as activists clash and international groups protest

An anti-"homosexual propaganda" bill is going to an initial vote today in the State Duma. Protesters outside the building clashed with Orthodox Church members, leading to arrests.

January 25, 2013

Lib Dem MP Stephen Gilbert: Today is a landmark moment for LGBT equality

Writing for PinkNews, Liberal Democrat MP Stephen Gilbert says the publication of the government’s Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill is a cause for celebration.

January 25, 2013

Comment: As Quakers we rejoice at the Government’s bill to make same-sex marriage legal

Paul Parker, the Recording Clerk for Quakers in Britain writes for PinkNews on the joy he and his organisation feels now that the the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill has been published.

January 25, 2013

Government publishes same-sex marriage bill for England & Wales

The government’s Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill for England and Wales has officially been published.

January 25, 2013

Maria Miller: Teachers won’t be forced to promote same-sex marriage but they must not discriminate or offend

Maria Miller, the culture secretary and minister for equalities has attempted to dampen fears that teachers could face action for telling children they oppose same-sex marriages.

January 24, 2013

Rhode Island’s House of Representatives passes same-sex marriage bill

Rhode Island's House of Representatives has this evening overwhelmingly passed a same-sex marriage equality bill. The final vote was 51 in favour and 19 against.

January 24, 2013

Politician: I want a tolerant Northern Ireland — but I’m against gay marriage and civil partnerships

Democratic Unionist Party MLA Jonathan Bell says he wants Northern Ireland to be "a tolerant and inclusive society" but claims there are “no grounds to redefine marriage”.

January 24, 2013

Russia: Kaliningrad region approves anti-gay bill

A bill forbidding "homosexual propaganda" has passed in the Kaliningrad outpost of Russia, similar to those passed in other areas of the country, which proposals suggested should be made national laws.

January 24, 2013

Russian Military searches for ‘penis face’ tattoos on soliders’ genitals and buttocks to indicate they’re gay

Russian military officers have been told they should check the genitals of new recruits for tattoos that could indicate they are gay.

January 24, 2013

Gay chocolatier couple say they will leave Scottish village over homophobic abuse

The entrepreneurs behind chocolatier Cocoa Mountain have said they will leave the village where they set up the business after receiving homophobic abuse.