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August 27, 2012

Update: Anti-gay former school teacher arrested after admitting sexually abusing children

Police have appealed for more victims to come forward after a 52-year-old man in California was arrested following an admission that he sexually abused numerous children since the early 1980s.

August 27, 2012

Newcastle: Cabaret star living in fear after homophobic robbery

A cabaret performer has spoken out about how he lived in fear for months, after being attacked and robbed by a man he met on a night out after work.

August 27, 2012

Supporters of deportee protest immigration office

A group of people opposed to the deportation of a Mexican man from Detroit, gathered outside a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement office today to protest in favour of his release.

August 27, 2012

Nepal: Religious leaders remain silent over legalisation of LGBT rights

A gay lawmaker in Nepal has said that not a single religious group has made a complaint following a decision by the government to grant equal rights to LGBT citizens.

August 27, 2012

X Factor contestant’s mum “feels cool” that her daughter is gay

An X Factor contestant has spoken out about being a lesbian, her mother's acceptance, and that her grandad only found out that she was gay by using Google.

August 27, 2012

Parents of suicide teenager leave church over anti-gay teachings

The parents of Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide in 2010 after finding out that his roommate had filmed a sexual encounter he had, have left their church due to its views on gay rights.

August 27, 2012

Students lobby Christian Labour MP over equal marriage

The LGBT Society at the University of Huddersfield recently met with Barry Sheerman MP, a devout Christian for an informal discussion.

August 26, 2012

Catholic Cardinal calls for objective debate over gay marriage and abortion

An Irish Catholic Cardinal has called for a calm and reasoned debate over gay marriage and abortion, but said the church was not prepared to move their position on the latter.

August 26, 2012

Snoop Dogg: Hip Hop is ready to accept openly gay rappers

Rapper, Snoop Dogg, has spoken out to say that the world of Hip Hop music is ready to accept a gay rapper, following Frank Ocean's recent announcement that he had been in love with a man.

August 26, 2012

Scottish government urged to “stand firm” on equal marriage decision

Supporters of equal marriage rights have put pressure on the Scottish government to stand by their policy on equal marriage, following condemnation by the Catholic Church today.