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2 November 2006Rugby can help tackle homophobia + Rugby can lead the fight against homophobia, the sport's chief said last night.Unveiling a new poster campaign against homophobia, Bob Rogers, the president of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said the pastime's values of respect can help create an impact on wider society. -
2 November 2006Campaigners question gay marriage poll 1 Gay campaigners are questioning a nationwide poll in Canada which shows that citizens believe marriage commissioners should be allowed to refuse same sex unions if it violates their religious beliefs.The poll conducted by COMPAS Inc for the Institute for Canadian Values and National Post shows that a large majority of Canadians want Parliament to act to protect freedom of religion in the light of legislation redefining marriage to include same-sex couples. -
2 November 2006Students call for end to “archaic” gay blood ban 5 Students from all over the UK will converge on blood donation centres in their town today campaigning for the National Union of Students Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (NUS LGBT) day of action.Students say that the current National Blood Service policy, which bans gay and bisexual men from giving blood for life is archaic and they are calling for a review of the policy. -
2 November 2006Gay artists Think Pink for World AIDS Day 1 Hastings, home of the saucy postcard, will be raising eyebrows once more this December with the launch of a major new art exhibition, Think Pink, bringing together a bevy of the UK's leading gay artists.Opening on World Aids Day, December 1st, the show challenges near-neighbour Brighton's seaside gay monopoly by combining art with key messages on safer sex and modern gay life. -
2 November 2006Gay Germany snappers can go a long way + A new online promotion lets you choose your favourite image of Germany and enter to win free Air Berlin tickets to Germany.MyGayGermany is a new promotion by the German National Tourist Office designed especially for UK and Irish residents.Once a person selects their favourite photo, they are entered into a prize draw to win one of four prizes of two return airline tickets flying Air Berlin to any of Air Berlin's German destinations from the UK. -
2 November 2006Archbishop holding meetings over gay rift 3 Conservative Anglican leaders will meet with the Archbishop of Canterbury to discuss a split from the communion amid disagreement over the ordination of gay clergy in the denomination.The Daily Telegraph reports that a secret meeting has been planned between Dr Rowan Williams and disheartened bishops from Africa. -
2 November 2006Stonewall prepares for first gay awards 2 Stonewall will tonight host its first annual awards ceremony at London's Royal Academy of Arts.The awards, to be presented by Sir Ian McKellen, celebrate the positive contributions being made by individuals and organisations to the lives of gay people in Britain. -
2 November 2006WorldPride tension spreads across Israel 23 Tension is mounting between ultra-orthodox Jews and Israel's gay community over next week's WorldPride march as conflict spread into Tel Aviv with a synagogue being smashed in protest against opposition to the event.The synagogue was sprayed with the words, "If we can't march in Jerusalem, you won't walk in Tel Aviv," , police told the Jerusalem Post, in an attack thought to be against the religious outbursts towards gays and lesbians planning to march next Friday. -
2 November 2006Kick homophobia up the Arsenal 2 PinkNews.co.uk's Marc Shoffman questions the effectiveness of anti-homophobia campaigns in sport.Kick It Out, a campaign group against discrimination in sport just finished a week long awareness extravaganza. -
2 November 2006THT hits Scotland + HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is today officially launching 'Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland', with offices in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.The launch follows the finalisation of a merger with PHACE Scotland, Scotland's leading HIV and sexual health charity and a successful bid to provide services in the Highlands. -
2 November 2006McCain bites back + Chips have had a lot of bad press of late.French fries always find themselves lumbered with a bad name as they are often mistakenly associated with a bad diet, but now chip manufacturer McCain is biting back.McCain is offering chips off the old block the chance to win an Ultimate McCain Moment by entering their prize draw and special rewards for vouchers collected from packets of the oven chips. -
2 November 2006Stonewall celebrates gay friendly Britain 2 Writers, broadcasters, politicians, campaigners, actors and actresses will gather at the Royal Academy of Arts tonight to celebrate the contribution of gay and lesbian personalities as well as gay friendly public figures.The event marks gay charity Stonewall's first award's ceremony, PinkNews.co.uk assesses this year's nominees. -
2 November 2006Corrie star launches LGBT category in Best Bar None awards + Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard has officially launched Manchester's Best Bar None awards, which for this year includes an LGBT category for the first time.Ms Callard, who plays Liz McDonald in the popular soap, encouraged responsible venues to get involved with the initiative, that rewards well managed venues who take their customers' safety seriously. -
2 November 2006November’s The Pink News out now! 6 November's The Pink News is dominated by questions over anti-gay preacher Stephen Green's contribution to the Christian faith.There is also an exclusive interview with historian David Starkey.Download a pdf version of the magazine by clicking here.
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Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts13
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’3
US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager1
Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too7
US: Lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl, rejects plea deal9
Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic+
Tory MP Richard Drax: The equal marriage bill is ‘intolerant legislation’33
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights34
Lesbian drama tipped for top prize at Cannes film festival1
Blackburn Rovers footballer charged with making a homophobic gesture at Brighton fans+
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card98
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians47
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins59
Governor Rick Perry: 'I am greatly disappointed' that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members23
Video: Book published to teach children to pray to Jesus for gay people to turn straight37- Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights34
Australia: Man who stalked footballer and talked of 'gay orgy' jailed 1- Florida: Lesbian teen expelled from school and charged over same-sex relationship23
- Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too7
Lib Dem MP Gordon Birtwistle defends voting against equal marriage 37
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault141
Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion133-
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card98
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
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'73
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill66-
Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth defends 'aggressive homosexual community' equal marriage slur65
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people64
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63
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