US: Trans model still loves ex-partner despite violent attack
The trial of a New York fire fighter accused of attacking his transgender ex-partner in a hotel room is drawing to a close.
Peter Tatchell hails House of Lords’ decision to pass insults law amendment
Peter Tatchell has welcomed the House of Lords’ decision to pass an amendment to remove the word "insulting" from Section 5 of the Public Order Act – which in the past has been used by lawyers to prosecute homophobic religious preachers and gay rights activists alike.
UK: Jewish Masorti movement hints it might endorse same-sex marriage in synagogues
While the Reform and Liberal Judaism movements have welcomed the government’s plans to allow gay couples to marry in synagogues, the Masorti movement has not joined the orthodox United Synagogue and the Chief Rabbi in opposing the moves.
European Parliament puts pressure on Russia and Ukraine to drop anti-gay laws
The European Parliament today adopted two resolutions calling on Russia and Ukraine to abandon their LGBT censorship plans.
April Ashley receives MBE for services to trans rights
Liverpool-born actress and campaigner April Ashley is being honoured with an MBE today for services to transgender equality.
Lib Dem Chief Whip: I’m happy not to whip my MPs on same-sex marriage
Lib Dem MP Alistair Carmichael, who is the party’s Chief Whip in the House of Commons, says the decision to offer a free vote on marriage equality for his MPs is based on Labour and the Conservatives doing the same.
US: First public university allows LGBT students to self-identify
The University of Iowa has announced that it is adding an optional question on sexuality, and a trans option under gender, to its undergraduate application forms.
Baroness Warsi: ‘do churches need legal support’ in case of equal marriage ‘challenges’?
In a letter voicing her concerns with recently announced plans to bring forward legislation to allow marriage equality, Sayeeda Warsi has warned of potential "unintended consequences" if the law were to change.
Church of England: We can live with the government’s marriage reforms
The Church of England has hinted that it could one day conduct marriages for gay couples despite its current opposition to the idea.
Laurence Watts’ 10 gay news events predictions for 2013
Laurence Watts has unveiled his top ten LGBT predictions for 2013 - how many of them do you think will happen?
