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September 7, 2012

Video: Time to ‘stop’ discrimination against gays and lesbians, says Obama

President Barack Obama took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, and talked about the Democrats support for the LGBT community. The video addresses Obama's past support for LGBT people, and in his speech he acknowledges that "we still have a long way to go, but we will get there."

September 6, 2012

Bristol: Drugs treatment services in funding boost to help LGBT community

Several drug support services in Bristol have been awarded thousands of pounds worth of grant funding in order to help tackle the use of “non-traditional” drugs in the city’s gay community

September 6, 2012

Lady Gaga’s meat dress becomes museum exhibit

Lady Gaga's famous meat dress, along with its gay rights message, has made its way to America’s capital.

September 6, 2012

Radio 1′s Scott Mills says Chris Moyles is ‘not homophobic’

Afternoon Radio 1 host Scott Mills has dismissed suggestions that the station’s departing breakfast show presenter, Chris Moyles, has anti-gay beliefs.

September 6, 2012

Christian anti-equal marriage MSP cautiously welcomes assurances from Scottish government

Although opposed to “people of the same sex having a sexual relationship,” Mr Mason welcomed Mr Salmond’s assurances that all MSPs would be given a free vote on the matter.

September 6, 2012

Trans woman faces deportation and possible death

Fernanda Milan's failed asylum application in Denmark could endanger her life if she is returned to...

September 6, 2012

Trans woman faces deportation and possible death

Fernanda Milan's failed asylum application in Denmark could endanger her life if she is returned to...

September 6, 2012

Brighton: Mum’s pride at son who stood up to anti-gay ‘bigots’

A mother in Brighton has spoken of her admiration for her son after he was beaten up for fending off homophobic thugs.

September 6, 2012

Turkey: Gay teenager allegedly murdered by father and uncle

According to Hurriyet Daily News, the killing took place in the south eastern province of Diyarbakir last month.

September 6, 2012

Australian PM cancels speech over Christian gay ‘smoking’ row

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has pulled out from attending a Christian lobby conference after its head suggested smoking was healthier than an LGBT lifestyle.