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14 December 2006Irish students oppose gay marriage ruling 1 The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has expressed disappointment at the High Court in Dublin's rejection of a bid by two women to have their marriage in Canada upheld under Irish law.Earlier today, Ms Justice Elizabeth Dunne dismissed the case of Katherine Zappone and Ann Louise Gilligan claiming that marriage could only be defined between members of the opposite sex. -
14 December 2006Government opens door to gay parenting + The government has paved the way to free up discrimination in fertility and IVF treatment after removing reference to the "need for a father" in new proposals outlined today.The proposals follow an extensive public consultation exercise on the current law, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990, and are contained in a new White Paper. -
15 December 2006New Jersey approves gay unions 46 A gay legal group has welcomed New Jersey's introduction of a civil union bill, but has warned that it still creates inequality between homosexual and heterosexual couples.The civil union bill, passed by the New Jersey Assembly and Senate this week, provides benefits like adoption and inheritance rights for same sex couples, but deliberately leaves out the word marriage. -
15 December 2006Community urged to ‘mobilise’ for gay equality 12 PinkNews.co.uk ExclusiveGay charity Stonewall has called on the community to get behind the Sexual Orientation Regulations, amid mounting opposition from the Christian Right.Speaking to a forum of LGBT groups at City Hall in London last night, Stonewalls Public and Parliamentary Affairs spokesman Alan Wardle warned that gay originations must stop religious groups mobilising against the laws. -
15 December 2006Comment: Gay parenting is fine 2 Following criticism of Time magazine's approval of an article by right-wing Christian James Dobson against gay parenting, same-sex family group, Family Pride has had a rebuttal printed by the publication.Family Pride executive director Jennifer Chrisler says James Dobson misuses science to discredit same-sex parenting. -
15 December 2006Gay activists welcome ‘advances’ in equality 46 Gay activists have welcomed "pro-active advances" in gay rights as New Jersey looks set to sign two gay equality bills into law.New Jersey lawmakers passed two pieces of legislation today that are seen as positive steps forward for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality in that state. -
15 December 2006Brighton set to celebrate first anniversary of civil partnerships in spectacular style + Dignitaries and drag queens are all busy selecting outfits and big hats as Brighton gears up to celebrate the first anniversary of civil partnerships on December 21st at one of the most flamboyant weddings the city has seen.The Mayor of Brighton and Hove, senior Councillors and faces from the world of gay business will join Brighton couple Jamie Hakim and Graeme Youngs as they tie the knot in style at Brighton Town Hall. -
15 December 2006Romney repeats gay marriage opposition 2 Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has reaffirmed his homophobic credentials amid reports that he once courted the gay lobby.The religious right in the US have been seeking answers from the potential Republican presidential candidate after it was revealed that he once courted the gay community for their support in a 1994 campaign for the US Senate. -
15 December 2006Lesbian comic apologises to Chinese community 2 Lesbian comedian Rosie O'Donnell has apologised for mocking Chinese people on her talk show The View.O'Donnell was criticised by Asian Americans across the country after imitating Chinese broadcasters in a discussion about actor Danny DeVito being drunk. -
15 December 2006Petition calls for end of ‘Special relationship’ with US + A petition posted on the Downing Street website has called for the 'special relationship' between America and the UK to be scrapped, citing differences over foreign policy and gay rights.Following proposals this week proposing same-sex couples parenting and fertility rights in the UK, the petition declares that certain states in the US would fail to mirror these rights, if ratified in law. -
15 December 2006Oz Federal Government rejects gay union proposal 1 Australia's Federal Government has again expressed dissatisfaction with gay union laws put forward by the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).The ACT Attorney General Simon Corbell presented the Civil Partnerships Bill 2006 into the Legislative Assembly this week, months after it was rejected by Attorney General Philip Ruddock for being too similar to marriage. -
15 December 2006Comment: Gay icons behaving badly + It's 4am on a Monday morning in Los Angeles—the majority of the city has long been asleep... -
17 December 2006Little Britain star holds gay wedding + Little Britain star Matt Lucas today held a civil partnership ceremony with long term boyfriend, television producer Kevin McGee in London.The gay wedding was a rather formal affair with guests including onscreen partner, David Walliams, tv presenter Dale Winton and comic Rob Brydon reportedly wearing suits.The wedding reception and party is however expected to be rather extravagant with guests invited to appear as pantomime characters. -
18 December 2006Anglican Church faces more splits over gay rift + Two of America's oldest religious congregations have split from the Episcopal Church causing a further dent in the car crash being caused by the Anglican Communion's rift over homosexuality.The Truro Church and the Falls Church, which date back to British colonial times, have voted to be placed under the authority of African Anglican Archbishop Peter Akinola, a vocal opponent of gay clergy and same sex marriage. -
18 December 2006Clarkson reprimanded for ‘gay car’ comment 27 The BBC has pleased gay campaigners after upholding a complaint that Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson was behaving in a derogatory manner after referring to a car as "gay" on the programme.Four viewers complained about an exchange during BBC Two's Top Gear last July in which Clarkson picked up a remark from an audience that a certain car was "gay", the presenter then backed it up by saying, "a bit gay, yes very ginger beer" which is cockney rhyming slang for queer. -
18 December 2006Stormont criticised for allowing gay equality 3 A cleric who is prepared to go to jail by opposing new gay rights laws in Northern Ireland, has criticised the Assembly for failing to stop the legislation, prompting criticism from gay groups.The Sexual Orientation Regulations, which protect the LGBT community from discrimination in goods and services, are due in Northern Ireland next month, but the Reverend Eric McComb, a Pentecost Church minister, says the law only passed through because politicians "lack the moral fibre" to oppose it. -
18 December 2006Transsexual wins damages over ferry discrimination case 2 A transsexual has been awarded 64,962 in damages after a tribunal concluded that Drusilla Philippa Marland was "forced to endure at work an atmosphere of intimidation and hostility."Ms Marland, a P O Ferries crew member claims she was forced out of her job after the company did not protect her from discrimination. -
18 December 2006Young gay Londoners defend free buses + Young LGBT people have hit out at the deputy chairman of the London Assembly's transport committee for proposing to abolish free bus travel for under-18s.Conservative Assembly Member Roger Evans claims on his blog that the free travel scheme for young Londoners is costing 55 million and is being abused through anti-social behaviour. -
18 December 2006EU nations “sharply divided” over gay marriage + Attitudes towards gay marriage are sharply divided depending on where in Europe you live, a survey has found.A EU funded Eurobarometer poll, which asks 30,000 people around Europe on a range of issues twice a year, found that European nations are split on whether gays should be allowed to marry. -
18 December 2006£70,000 distributed to Manchester gay groups + Operation Fundraiser has distributed 70,000 raised from Manchester Pride 2006 to LGBT and HIV good causes throughout Greater Manchester.The money raised from this year's Manchester Pride has been distributed to help HIV and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender charities in Greater Manchester.
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US: Florida LGBT groups launch effort to repeal state ban on equal marriage+
Travel: Is Las Vegas a ‘Fabulous’ gay holiday destination?+
Humanist weddings amendment withdrawn from equal marriage bill13
Russia: LGBT rights group fined 500,000 rubles under ‘foreign agent’ law6
Amendments urging for civil registrars to opt out of equal marriage ceremonies withdrawn from bill9
Gay fashioner designer Stefano Gabbana sentenced for tax evasion16
US: Third Republican Senator comes out in favour of equal marriage3
South Africa: Gay imam spreads message of empowerment when it comes to homosexuality and Islam9
South Australia officially congratulates New Zealand on equal marriage, ahead of introduction of its own bill2
Watch LIVE: House of Lords debates same-sex marriage amendments+
- Humanist weddings amendment withdrawn from equal marriage bill 13
- South Africa: Gay imam spreads message of empowerment when it comes to homosexuality and Islam 9
- Travel: Is Las Vegas a 'Fabulous' gay holiday destination?0
- Amendments urging for civil registrars to opt out of equal marriage ceremonies withdrawn from bill9
- Gay fashioner designer Stefano Gabbana sentenced for tax evasion16
Liberace's ex-lover claims he had six year relationship with Michael Jackson18- US: Florida LGBT groups launch effort to repeal state ban on equal marriage0
Tory MP John Glen criticises Bishop of Salisbury for voicing support for equal marriage32
Gay 'cure' therapy NHS ban motion gains cross-party support4- Russia: LGBT rights group fined 500,000 rubles under 'foreign agent' law6
New 'Gay Marriage No Thanks' group launches with 'ten good reasons' to oppose equal marriage88
Barry Cryer brands ITV's Vicious 'homophobic' television85
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?84
Lib Dems' Baroness Williams to support anti-equal marriage 'union' amendment71
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 marriage67
Labour MSP Elaine Smith: 'I'm against equal marriage but don't call me homophobic'65
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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