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December 7, 2012

Gay couple lose court case over claims airline taped a dildo to their suitcase

A gay couple from Virginia have lost a court case against Houston-based United/Continental Airlines after baggage handlers allegedly removed a sex toy from one of their checked bags, leaving on show before it went back on the carousel.

December 7, 2012

Study: Gay Americans earn more, owe less, and are more prepared for retirement

New research has shown that LGBT people are better at managing money, as they earn more, are less likely to be in debt, and are generally better prepared for retirement than straight people.

December 7, 2012

US: Maryland Governor O’Malley signs in equal marriage, calls it ‘a big step forward’

After a lengthy battle over same-sex marriage in the US state of Maryland, Governor Martin O'Malley today signed into law the right for same-sex couples to marry.

December 6, 2012

US: Mormon website encourages compassion, asks gays to stay in the church

Leaders of the Mormon Church launched a new website on Thursday which, despite saying the church is still opposed to same-sex marriage, encourages churchgoers to be more compassionate in discussions over homosexuality.

December 6, 2012

Poll: 90% of gay Americans say discrimination is a serious problem but life is getting better

A Gallup poll for USA Today has found that roughly the same number of LGBT Americans believe that homophobic discrimination remains a serious problem and that people have none-the-less become more accepting in recent years.

December 6, 2012

US: Gay soap star Scott Evans arrested for attempting to buy drugs

Scott Evans, the younger brother of Captain America star Chris Evans was arrested in Los Angeles on Tuesday night for attempting to buy drugs from an undercover police officer.

December 6, 2012

Montana: Man charged with infecting partner with HIV also accused of killing 55 dogs

A 52-year-old man in the US state of Montana has denied a felony endangerment charge that alleges he infected an unknowing sexual partner with HIV.

December 6, 2012

Football needs a gay ‘champion’ says rugby referee Nigel Owens

Rugby referee Nigel Owens is backing a campaign to tackle homophobic attitudes in sport and says football would benefit from having a gay “champion” in the same way Gareth Thomas took up the mantle for rugby.

December 6, 2012

Poll: Record numbers of Americans back same-sex marriage

A new poll for the US national newspaper USA Today has found that 53 per cent of Americans now support same-sex marriage.

December 6, 2012

Colombian senator: Same-sex marriage would lead to bestiality or necrophilia

When Colombia’s Congress took its first step towards legalising same-sex marriage this week, Senator Edgar Espíndola reacted by saying the measure would open the way towards necrophilia, bestiality and paedophilia.