Mariela Castro praises President Obama for gay rights support
Fidel Castro's niece, Mariela Castro, has hailed President Obama for his endorsement of equal marriage, and said that if she were a US citizen, she would vote for him.
Video: Obama campaign releases LGBT manifesto
In a sign that, having come out for equal marriage, President Obama is making LGBT rights one of the pillars of his campaign for re-election, a new video has been released that touts his gay rights record for the past for years, and a manifesto for the next term.
‘Big Bang Theory’ actor, Jim Parsons, comes out as gay
Jim Parsons, who is best known for playing Sheldon Cooper in the US sitcom 'Big Bang Theory,' has been described as gay and in a 10-year relationship in a profile for the New York Times.
Update: No. 10 says MPs will be given free vote on equal marriage
In an apparent volte face on "full commitment" to equal marriage, No. 10 announced today that Conservative MPs will be given a free vote on voting for the measure in Parliament, though it has denied that it is backtracking on its support for the measure.
Iran recalls ambassador to Azerbaijan over Eurovision ‘gay parade’
Iran has recalled its ambassador to Azerbaijan, having accused the Eurovision 2012 host of staging a 'gay parade' for the flamboyant contest this Saturday.
Nick Clegg signs Equal Marriage petition
The Lib Dem leader is "wholeheartedly committed to lifting the ban on equal civil marriage".
Video: Prime Minister’s closest aide, Desmond Swayne MP, comes @Out4Marriage
The Tory MP for New Forest West, and the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the David Cameron, Desmond Swayne, has recorded a message for the Out4Marriage campaign.
Gay penguin couple given their own egg to rear
Two gay Gentoo Penguins, that have for six years yearned to be parents, have been given their own egg to rear in Madrid, reports say.
In Photos: Harvey Milk Street unveiled in San Diego
A street in San Diego, California has been renamed in honour of the gay rights activist, Harvey Milk, on what would have been his 82nd birthday.
Tory Justice Minister, Crispin Blunt, is @Out4Marriage
The Tory MP for Reigate constituency in Surrey, and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Prisons and Youth Justice, Crispin Blunt, has recorded a video for the @Out4Marriage campaign, adding to the ever-growing collection of videos from celebrities and politicians for the campaign.
