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23 March 2006Gay hate crime trial starts in New York + In a Brooklyn court room, Dwan Prince looked straight at his alleged attacker as he spoke of his terrifying ordeal on June 8th 2005 when a homophobic attack left him fighting for his life in hospital.The defendant, Steven Pomie, is accused of beating, and stamping on 28 year old Prince. -
23 March 2006Bishops still undecided on gay priest issue after retreat + As Episcopal bishops end their annual retreat ahead of the 2006 Episcopal Council, the issue of ordaining openly gay bishops is top of the agenda.3 out of 7 candidates put forward in the Diocese of California are living with same sex partners, and arguments about their possible ordination could create an unreachable schism in the Church. -
23 March 2006Comment: Why I support free speech even if it mocks me 1 In the run up to a Freedom of Expression Rally to be held at 2pm in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 25th March 2006, Human rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell explains to PinkNews.co.uk readers why he feels free speech is under attack and needs defending.The rally is backed mostly by secular, humanist and libertarian groups, but with support from some left-wingers and liberal Muslims but some of my friends on the left are refusing to take part... -
23 March 2006Homophobia rife in US police force Amnesty Report claims + Thousands of gay bisexual and lesbian people are victims of abuse, discrimination and even torture, claims a new Amnesty International report published today.The report, "Stonewalled - Still demanding respect", is based on extensive interviews that the human rights organisation conducted with gay people, law enforcers activists and lawyers."The interviews reveal a very clear and worrying pattern. -
23 March 2006Piece of Gay History for sale in Texas 1 America's first gay and lesbian hotel situated, in a 1946 building has already had 40 enquiries since it came on the market at the end of last year, priced at $1.5 million.Opened in 1999 and designed around a Hollywood theme, the 22 units were named after former movie stars including Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable and Lucille Ball. -
23 March 2006Gays not welcome at Rhode Island Cemetery + Rick Paolino's gay civil partner Justin died suddenly at home last month and was buried at St Ann's Cemetery. -
23 March 2006Director for Public Health talks of “escalating” HIV “problem” 2 Professor Mark Bellis, director of Public health at the centre for public health at Liverpool John Moores University, spoke out today about his fears over rising numbers of people in his region being in infected with HIV. -
23 March 2006Statement from the editor + Statement from the editor in relation to a complaint made by 4D Telecom Ltd under section 3 of PinkNews.co.uk's Editorial Policy.On 23 March 2006 we published an article headed "Telecoms company fined after Gay Times advert led callers to child porn", which reported that 4D Telecom had been fined in relation to telephone lines containing under-age gay sex fantasies. -
23 March 2006USA becoming more tolerant towards the gay community 1 The USA is changing for the better by becoming more tolerant towards the gay community.In 1996, 65 per cent of Americans opposed same-sex marriage and 27 per cent supported it according to The Pew Research Centre's poll. -
23 March 2006Homophobic attack on Clapham Common + A violent homophobic assault on Clapham Common left the victim unconscious in hospital with a broken leg.6 days after the attack, the victim has spoken to Police for the first time about the vicious assault that has left him with serious facial scarringThe 40 year old man was approached on Saturday at 4am as he walked near a wooded area of Clapham Common. -
23 March 2006“Ecumenical winter” in Rome as Archbishop plans to visit Pope 1 The Anglican church might be tearing itself to pieces trying to decide whether to consecrate gay bishops, but Pope Benedict certainly knows where he stands on the issue.The American church's decision to consecrate gay bishop Gene Robinson has set the Anglicans and Catholics further apart, and the blessing of same-sex unions in Canada's Anglican Church has added to the tension between the two largest branches of the Christian church.
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23 March 2006Lesbian Tennis star is World number 1 1 French tennis star Amile Mauresmo was returned to the top of the world Tennis Association Rankings this week. -
23 March 2006Red Cross re-thinks gay blood donation policy 5 The American red cross are considering repealing a 16 year old ban, preventing gay people from giving blood. -
23 March 2006Tipping point for gay marriage in America? + When the Pew Research Centre conducted their annual poll examining people's attitudes towards the gay community, they had a pleasant surprise. -
23 March 2006Pro gay adoption organisation seeks parents 10 As Catholic adoption agencies bicker about allowing gay couples to adopt, one agency in San Francisco is welcoming them with open arms.With a new publicity drive launching on Monday and a new slogan, "there's no place like home" Family Builders is determined to help children find families be they straight or gay.
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Labour MP Diana Johnson: It’s now time for Parliament to tackle the issue of gay conversion therapy2
UK: Man jailed for attack on lesbian couple in Hartlepool takeaway1
Ukraine: LGBT activists in Kiev hold first ever gay pride march2
Birmingham Pride kicks off with Peter Tatchell leading Equal Love carnival+
Moscow Pride organisers arrested outside Mayor’s office2
Obama praises Boy Scouts’ progress but wants gay leaders too3
Former Leeds player Robbie Rogers slated to return as first openly gay footballer7
Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts30
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’8
US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager4
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card138- Former Leeds player Robbie Rogers slated to return as first openly gay footballer7
- Bryan Fischer says forced drowning 'would be better' than inclusion in the Boy Scouts30
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights46
Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic0
Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too16
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians48- US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager4
- Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as 'absurd'8
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins61
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault141-
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card138
Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion133
Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage'95
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage93
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill66-
Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth defends 'aggressive homosexual community' equal marriage slur66
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people65
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63-
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins61
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