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11 July 2006Massachusetts voters challenge gay marriage + Massachusetts' highest court has ruled that voters will get the chance to overturn the state's landmark 2003 court decision that deemed banning gay marriage unconstitutional.The measure will appear on the state's 2008 ballot if it is approved by the Legislature, after it is considered in a constitutional convention tomorrow. -
11 July 2006California hears gay marriage arguments + The California Court of Appeal heard oral arguments this week in six cases that will decide whether excluding same-sex couples from marriage violates the California Constitution.Last spring, San Francisco Superior Court Judge Richard Kramer held that California's exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage discriminates on the basis of sex and violates the fundamental right to marry under the California Constitution. -
11 July 2006Gay adoption rights pursued in New Zealand + The New Zealand government is considering legalising adoption for gay and unmarried couples.Under present law, New Zealand's citizens, including gays and lesbians, can adopt children, but because of the way the country's outdated Adoption Act is worded they can't if they are part of an unmarried couple. -
11 July 2006Anti-gay “prank” causes serious concerns + Ahead of WorldPride in Jerusalem, a leaflet has been circulated offering a $4,500 reward to anyone who kills a gay person taking part in the pride march.The leaflet, which is signed by a collective calling themselves the "Red Arm of Salvation" has understandably caused consternation amongst the gay community, though it was later revealed to have been a prank. -
11 July 2006Police appeal for information on missing man + Police are appealing for anyone who can help them locate a 44-year-old man who has been reported missing from his home in Wembley by his partner.Gustavo William-Coleman was last seen 12.30 on Monday 10 July 2006 inChalkhill Road, Wembley, when he left his home. -
11 July 2006Police officers resign after lesbian abuse + Six police officers who called a former drug addict a lesbian have resigned from Lincolnshire police force.Mark Connolly, 36, and Simon Alderson, 35, Matthew Dossett, 30, Ryan Duffy, 22, Jody Senior, 27, and Neill Webster, 23, were found guilty of disorderly conduct at Gainsborough Magistrates' Court. -
11 July 2006Fijian High Commission confirms; no more arrests for consensual gay sex in Fiji 1 The Fijian High Commissioner has confirmed previously unofficial policy changes that men engaging in consensual gay sex will no longer be arrested.The news was welcomed by the New Zealand AIDS foundation, who have long suspected a link between driving the gay community underground and increased levels of HIV infection. -
11 July 2006“Gay people like men;” Big Brother contestant wisdom 14 Despite being self professedly gay, Big Brother housemate Michael is finding himself an unlikely ladies man.Housemate Jayne suggested that maybe Michael might not be gay after all, because she was convinced he fancied her. -
11 July 2006Canada accused of refusing entry to gay athletes attending Outgames 1 The Canadian government is denying gay and lesbian athletes visitor visas for the upcoming Outgames, according to opposition Mps.Liberal politicians claim the Conservative government is delaying and in some cases refusing entry to participants in the sporting events because they are gay. -
11 July 2006Gay couple found guilty of child abuse + Reading Crown Court yesterday found a gay couple guilty of the sexual abuse of a young child.Alan Howitt, 38, a former soldier had admitted to eleven charges of indecent assault. -
11 July 2006New EU presidency urged to protect gay rights + The International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA) has published a list of demands for the new presidency of the European Union.Finland will be in charge of the political body for the next six months after Austria's rule since January came to an end, and ILGA has immediately produced a memorandum on gay issues for the country to follow.
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Michelle Shocked to return to San Francisco during Pride Week, to clarify her feelings following anti-gay rant1
Gay ‘cure’ therapy NHS ban motion gains cross-party support+
Tory MP John Glen criticises Bishop of Salisbury for voicing support for equal marriage11
Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans re-arrested on new indecent assault allegations+
Humanist weddings and equal marriage pension rights to be debated by peers3
Liberace’s ex-lover claims he had six year relationship with Michael Jackson9
Brazil: Lawmakers approve bill which would remove ban on ‘gay cure’ therapy20
Cher to perform at New York Pride’s Dance on the Pier party2
Poland: Prime Minister backs down and admits opposition to civil unions is too strong24
UK: Injunction halts deportation order of lesbian asylum seeker with just hours to spare6
- Liberace's ex-lover claims he had six year relationship with Michael Jackson9
- Brazil: Lawmakers approve bill which would remove ban on 'gay cure' therapy 20
- Poland: Prime Minister backs down and admits opposition to civil unions is too strong24
US: Attorney representing lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl asks judge to step down12
Gay dating website for 'homosensible' Catholic priests being run out of the Vatican19- Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans re-arrested on new indecent assault allegations—
- Humanist weddings and equal marriage pension rights to be debated by peers 3
New 'Gay Marriage No Thanks' group launches with 'ten good reasons' to oppose equal marriage86
Lord Tebbit: I wouldn't have been surprised if Jimmy Savile was homosexual84
Archbishop of York: Would the Church of England rather bless 'sheep and trees' than gay couples?83
Barry Cryer brands ITV's Vicious 'homophobic' television75
Mixed martial arts fighter: 'Equal marriage could lead to incest, bestiality and child marriages'69
Maria Miller tables Public Order Act amendment protecting critics of equal marriage66
Lib Dems' Baroness Williams to support anti-equal marriage 'union' amendment66
Labour MSP Elaine Smith: 'I'm against equal marriage but don't call me homophobic'63
Tory Lord Mawhinney tables 'traditional marriage' amendment for equal marriage bill62
Lord Hylton tables new wrecking amendment for the equal marriage bill62
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