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8 May 2007Openly gay sailor serving in US Navy + The United States Navy has called an openly gay sailor back to active duty after dismissing him under the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on lesbian, gay and bisexual service personnel.According to Stars Stripes newspaper, Petty Officer Jason Knight came out to his command and was subsequently discharged from the Navy in 2005.After being recalled to active duty, Knight is now finishing a scheduled one-year tour in Kuwait. -
8 May 2007Gay Republicans consider Presidential nominees + Delegates of the nations largest gay Republican organisation have cast their eye on former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani as their presidential choice.The Log Cabin Republicans cite his record on social issues, taxes and defence among his virtues.Giuliani has been courting more conservative GOP (Republican) voters in his bid for the White House. -
8 May 2007Gay marriage off the agenda as Sarkozy triumphs 1 LGBT activists were coming to terms with the defeat of Segolene Royal in Sunday's final election for the President of France.Nicolas Sarkozy won a solid 53% of the vote on Sunday to Ms Royal's to 47%. -
8 May 2007AIDS ignorance revealed by Chinese gay hotline + In another sign of relaxing attitudes to homosexuality in the world's most populous country, the state-controlled Chinese press has reported on the problems faced by gay people. -
8 May 2007Entertainers dominate the Pink List 1 A compilation of the most prominent gay people in the UK has been published. -
8 May 2007George Michael guilty of drug offence + Pop icon George Michael pleaded guilty at Brent Magistrates Court this morning to a charge of being unfit to drive due to drugs.An additional charge of being in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drugs has been dropped. -
8 May 2007Learn your rights at free gay law event + A special free event designed to inform gay, lesbian and bisexual people of their rights has been organised by award-winning solicitors Russell Jones WalkerPink Law - Know Your Rights At Home, At Work At Play is sponsored by PinkNews.co.ukMembers of the gay community will be able to get free access to information about the range of new laws affecting their lives. -
8 May 2007Scotland may get first LGB minister 6 Coalition negotiations between the Scottish National Party and the Green Party may result in a bisexual MSP becoming a member of the Scottish Executive.Patrick Harvie was re-elected to represent Glasgow as a Green in last week's elections for the Scottish Parliament.The SNP beat Labour to first place in the elections, but with 47 seats do not have an outright majority in the parliament. -
8 May 2007Analysis: A government of enemies finally takes control + The two parties sitting down to face each other as partners in government in Belfast today disagree about many things.Gay rights proves no exception. -
8 May 2007Analysis: Miliband’s appeal shows he should have run 3 It could go down in history as one of the worst political decisions ever made - if gay votes are anything to go by.A poll of PinkNews.co.uk readers shows that if David Miliband had got up the courage to tackle Gordon Brown for the leadership, Labour might have had a stronger chance of winning an historic fourth term in office.27% wanted Mr Miliband as next Prime Minister.
Articles from 08 May 2007
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Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts20
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’5
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 too12
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’37
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights37
Lesbian drama tipped for top prize at Cannes film festival2
Blackburn Rovers footballer charged with making a homophobic gesture at Brighton fans+
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card107
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians47
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins60
Governor Rick Perry: 'I am greatly disappointed' that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members25
Video: Book published to teach children to pray to Jesus for gay people to turn straight39- Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights37
Australia: Man who stalked footballer and talked of 'gay orgy' jailed 2- Bryan Fischer says forced drowning 'would be better' than inclusion in the Boy Scouts20
- 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 too12
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 card107
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 slur66
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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