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23 February 2007Majority in favour of a gay President 5 An opinion poll in the United States has found that 55% of Americans would vote for a gay person running for President.However, less than half would consider voting for someone who did not believe in God.The poll, conducted by Gallup, aimed to find out the voting prejudices of Americans ahead of the 2008 election. -
23 February 2007Anglican church could “divorce” admits Williams 4 The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the Anglican Church may split over the acceptance of gay priests.Last night, Dr. -
23 February 2007Website calling for gay executions hosted by Google 19 The internet company Google is hosting a blog that calls for gay people to be killed.The weblog, called killbattyman, originates in Jamaica.The site carries images of last week's incident in Kingston when mob surrounded a shop where three allegedly gay men had taken refuge, under the headline: "Bring Out The Gays." -
23 February 2007Posh dog offered as best man for gay weddings + Eccentric Somerset baronet Sir Benjamin Slade has offered the services of his dog as a best man for gay weddings at his historic country home.Jasper, a labrador-doberman crossbreed, is very suited to civil ceremonies according to his master.Sir Benjamin told The Western Daily Press : "Jasper is absolutely perfect for the role. -
23 February 2007Baptist churches face child sexual abuse condemnation 2 America's largest Protestant denomination has come under fire over alleged child sexual abuse committed by its clergy.A victims' advocates group, Survivors' Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), called on Monday for a zero-tolerance policy on sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist church.Southern Baptist leaders have argued that it is impossible to investigate molestation claims across the denomination. -
23 February 2007Bill Gates gives $24m to AIDS vaccine research + The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates and the Canadian government are to fund the development of an AIDS vaccine.They are jointly committing $110 million to the project, it has been announced.They will establish a new research institute, the Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative. -
23 February 2007US students roadtrip to anti-gay colleges 1 Next month fifty young adults will board two buses for what promises to be the trip of a lifetime.The eight-week Soulforce Equality Ride will bring them to 32 Christian colleges with policies that silence or exclude lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students.Their mission: to open a dialogue about the painful consequences of discrimination and the religion-based prejudice that sustains it. -
23 February 2007Lesbians appeal over “invalid” marriage + A lesbian couple in Ireland lodged an appeal yesterday with the country's Supreme Court to dispute a High Court ruling that their marriage is not valid.This is the most recent development in the battle for Drs. -
23 February 2007Ellen excited about Oscars gig + Ellen DeGeneres has expressed her enthusiasm for hosting the 79th Academy Awards presentation on Sunday.The comedienne, who made television history when she came out to 46 million viewers on her sitcom ten years ago, is excited about bringing her humour to a massive audience.Ellen will be the first openly gay entertainer to host the Academy Awards. -
23 February 2007Gambian president claims he can cure AIDS 4 The President of Gambia has horrified scientists by announcing that he has developed a "miracle cure" for HIV/AIDS.Hundreds of Gambians have lined up to be "cured" by President Yahya Jammeh, who treats his patients by rubbing a mysterious herbal paste into their ribcages and then instructing them to swallow a bitter yellow drink, followed by two bananas.The therapy is administered repeatedly over several weeks. -
23 February 2007UK police action on gay hate website 19 The Association of Chief Police Officers has condemned a homophobic website hosted by blogger.comThe weblog, called killbattyman, originates in Jamaica.DCI Simon Taylor, who works for ACPO's crime committee, told PinkNews.co.uk that they have informed the Internet Watch Foundation about the site.
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Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts12
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 too5
US: Lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl, rejects plea deal8
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 rights33
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 card95
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 members22
Video: Book published to teach children to pray to Jesus for gay people to turn straight37
Australia: Man who stalked footballer and talked of 'gay orgy' jailed 1- Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights33
- Florida: Lesbian teen expelled from school and charged over same-sex relationship23
Lib Dem MP Gordon Birtwistle defends voting against equal marriage 37
Nick Clegg and Francis Maude agree to fly rainbow flag from Cabinet Office for Pride week6
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault141
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-
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card95
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 people63
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63
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