New Irish human rights legislation for LGBT people
Same-sex civil marriage and protection for LGBT students in schools are just two of the positive steps which may result from new legislation published in Ireland today.
Dutch minister stops gay ‘cure’ therapy health insurance
Gay 'cure' therapy will no longer be available in the basic health insurance package in the Netherlands, Dutch Health Minister Edith Schippers announced today.
Janet Jackson calls to ‘stop the hate’ towards transgender people in new documentary
Janet Jackson is set to become the executive producer of a documentary covering the lives and struggles of transgender people around the world.
Vatican criticises a pro-gay book by US nun
The Vatican has criticised sharply a 2005 book by a US theologian and nun on sexual ethics, where she defends gay rights and equal marriage.
Bishop of Shrewsbury attacks equal marriage as being anti-family
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury has launched a sharply-worded attack against equal marriage, demanding that MPs work to keep what he described as the traditional definition of marriage.
Video: Michelle Obama proud to support marriage equality
Nearly a month after US President Barack Obama came out in support of equal marriage, the First Lady, Michelle Obama, has spoken of her support for the right of gay couples to marry, while answering questions from her Twitter follows.
Hundreds of Mormon church members join Utah pride march
Hundreds of Mormon church members joined a Utah gay pride march yesterday (Sunday 3 June).
Seinfeld star Jason Alexander issues apology after calling cricket a gay sport
US actor Jason Alexander has been forced to apologise after calling cricket a 'gay' sport, and not...
Birmingham Pride unveils the Gay Rhino
Thousands of people attended a weekend of celebrations to mark Birmingham Pride, which saw the unveiling of the lavish rhinestone sculpture, nicknamed the Gay Rhino.
Facebook, Grey’s Anatomy honoured at the final leg of GLAAD media awards
The social networking website Facebook, the TV series Grey's Anatomy, and the website Huffington Post were among those honoured at the final leg of the 23rd annual Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Awards.
