First same-sex marriage permits issued in Washington state
Two women in Seattle have become the first gay couple to receive a marriage licence in America’s west coast state of Washington.
First same-sex marriage permits issued in Washington state
Two women in Seattle have become the first gay couple to receive a marriage licence in America’s west coast state of Washington.
First same-sex marriage permits issued in Washington state
Two women in Seattle have become the first gay couple to receive a marriage licence in America’s west coast state of Washington.
Mexico: Supreme Court casts-out ban on same-sex marriage
The Mexican Supreme Court today made a unanimous ruling which could signal the beginning of equal marriage rights across the entire country.
US: Gay teenager committed suicide because of bullying, parents say
The parents of a gay teenager from Michigan, who committed suicide in late November, have said that intense bullying was to blame for their son's death.
US: University faculty votes unanimously ‘yes’ on equal benefits for same-sex partners
The Faculty Senate at the University of Memphis, voted on Tuesday to unanimously support, without much discussion, equal benefits for couples in same-sex partnerships.
US: American Apparel CEO faces lawsuit over accusations of homophobic slurs and choking
The CEO of popular high street fashion store, American Apparel, faces legal action from a former branch manager, who says he was subjected to homophobic slurs, was choked, and had dirt rubbed in his face.
Gay football group criticise Daily Mail over Joey Barton article
The Gay Football Supporters Network (GSFN) has criticised the Daily Mail for publishing an article suggesting footballer Joey Barton would make a suitable “gay hero” for the sport, because it trivialises the debate about homophobia in football.
Desmond Tutu: Uganda should drop ‘totally unjust’ anti-gay law
The former Archbishop of Cape Town told reporters at the All Africa Conference of Churches “I am opposed to discrimination that is unfair discrimination”.
Ireland: Man accused of raping woman after telling her was gay
The trial of a 46-year-old man accused of raping a woman, having previously told her he was gay, is drawing to a close at the country’s Central Criminal Court.
