Egypt: Campaigners say life has gotten worse for gay people since the Arab Spring
Despite the hopes of gay people who took part in the 2011 revolution, the climate in Egypt seems to be increasingly homophobic, a human rights group has warned.
Same-sex marriage bill introduced in House of Commons
The government’s Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill for England and Wales has officially been introduced in the House of Commons by Culture Secretary Maria Miller.
London: ‘Muslim Patrol’ homophobia YouTube victim urged to contact police
A man subjected to homophobic abuse in east London by a group of men who said it was a “Muslim area” is being urged to contact the Metropolitan Police.
US: Gay civil unions bill passes first vote in Colorado
On Wednesday, a bill to legalise civil unions in the US state of Colorado passed its first vote, bring the state one step closer to allowing same-sex unions.
Video: Teenager comes out to hundreds of classmates at award ceremony
A gay teenager came out in front of a crowd of hundreds of classmates at his high school, as well as teachers and parents, in a video which has appearaed online.
Scottish Catholic charity must accept adoption applications from gay couples – says regulator
A ruling by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator has said that a Catholic adoption agency must accept applications from gay couples, or risk losing its charity status.
Comment: The boundaries of tolerance
Don't be fooled by the victim narrative of religious lobby groups, writes Adrian Tippetts for PinkNews. In a society of competing ideas, cultures and aspirations, individual liberty is sacrosanct.
Essex: Gay father and businessman calls for UK surrogacy reform
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow from the British Surrogacy Centre says gay couples would benefit from a change in UK law in order to commercialise the sector.
US: Colorado could vote on civil unions this week
Colorado lawmakers will soon vote on a measure to allow gay couples civil unions. The measure is expected to pass its first vote.
GLAAD attacks National Geographic for new Boy Scouts reality show over anti-gay policy
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has criticised a television station for commissioning a new reality series based around the Boy Scouts of America, as the BSA has an anti-gay policy.
