Canadian gay teacher suspended after showing class draq queen Christmas video
A gay teacher in Canada has been suspended after showing a class aged between nine and ten a video of draq queens lip-synching to a Bette Middler song.
Ireland: Number of gay couples registering civil partnerships drops
The Irish Central Statistics Office has reported that the number of gay couples entering into civil partnerships has dropped by a third since its introduction last year.
Anti-gay comedian Jim Davidson signed up for Celebrity Big Brother
Jim Davidson, who recently suggested gay entertainers are more likely to be sexual abusers, has been signed up for Celebrity Big Brother – despite previously clashing with the show’s gay current host.
Video: Australian TV host flirts outrageously with God Hates Fags protestor in spoof news report
The Australian satirical news team The Chaser has surprised a the son of the founder of the Westboro Baptist Church, home of the God Hates Fags campaign by flirting with him on national television.
Boris adviser: We almost pulled funding for World Pride 2012
Sir Edward Lister, Chief of Staff to London Mayor Boris Johnson, has told a committee that City Hall considered pulling funding for this year’s World Pride festival amid concerns about its viability.
US: HIV infection rates rise for young gay men — but down for black women.
The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released its latest HIV infection report and young gay men remain a top concern.
Interview: Gay couple hope to find closure in 2013 following Christian anti-gay B&B case
Despite winning a legal case against the homophobic owner of a bed and breakfast – John Morgan and Michael Black say they won’t have complete closure until it is settled at the Court of Appeal.
US: Judge approves legal fees for trans woman prisoner, denies personal costs
A US judge has approved the payment of legal fees to the lawyers representing a trans woman prisoner, who is to be allowed gender-reassignment surgery as treatment for her gender dysphoria.
Taiwan: Court decision could lead to legalisation of equal marriage
A decision is expected on Thursday by a Taiwanese court which could result in the first legally recognised marriage of a gay couple in the country.
Video: This Christmas, George Takei will help you come out for your family for $99
In a spoof infomercial sketch for last night's Conan show, Andy Richter, Conan O'Brien's longtime sidekick with a little help from Star Trek star George Takei offered to help viewers come out to their family at the Christmas dinner.
