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December 31, 2012

Archbishop of Chicago: Same-sex marriage ‘violates natural law’

The Catholic Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Francis George, has warned against introducing marriage equality in the state of Illinois because he claims gay couples cannot consummate their unions.

December 31, 2012

Travel: Arts, music and delicious food in Seattle

Microsoft, Nordstrom, Amazon.com and Starbucks are just a few of the companies headquartered in Seattle, Washington, The Emerald City. The city boasts a vibrant arts scene, iconic music venues and some of the freshest and delicious food on the west coast.

December 31, 2012

Silvio Berlusconi: “I have a lot of gay friends, they’re friendly and funny”

Italy’s former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi says his opponents have accused him of everything “except being gay and stealing money from Italians.”

December 31, 2012

President Obama gives Chuck Hagel his backing — despite gay rights row

Despite facing renewed criticism for his previous anti-gay remarks, Chuck Hagel, who is tipped to become the next US defence secretary, has President Obama’s support.

December 31, 2012

Jim Davidson: I once had sex with a ladyboy — so I’m not homophobic

Ahead of his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, Jim Davidson has sought to play down accusations of being a homophobe by stating that he once had oral sex with a Thai “ladyboy”.

December 31, 2012

Comment: The leadership of the Catholic Church are hate-fuelled bigots

Writing for PinkNews.co.uk, Adrian Tippetts argues that the recent series of public attacks on equal marriage by senior Catholic leaders is a reminder of the church’s continued intolerance towards LGBT people.

December 31, 2012

US baseball star Torii Hunter: I would be ‘uncomfortable’ with having a gay teammate

Torii Hunter, who plays as a slugger for the Detroit Tigers, says he would find it “difficult and uncomfortable” to accept openly gay baseball players.

December 31, 2012

Welsh local authorities criticised for failing to record anti-gay school bullying

The leader of Plaid Cymru Leanne Wood says there needs to be greater consistency in the way homophobic school bullying is recorded by local authorities in Wales.

December 31, 2012

Taiwanese diplomat: I am not gay or in a relationship with Taiwan’s president

Taiwanese legislators have grilled their new diplomat to the United States over his perceived sexual orientation and rumours of a relationship with Taiwan’s President Ma Ying-jeou.

December 31, 2012

Catholic Church tells worshippers to bombard MPs with letters telling them to vote against gay equality

For the first time, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has told worshipers to bombard MPs with letters to lobby them to vote against introducing same-sex marriage.