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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. -
9 May 2007Airport employee sacked for intercom homophobia + A Florida airport employee got the axe Monday for playing an anti-gay message on a terminal intercom, offending a travelling gay couple.The South Florida Sun-Sentinal reports that Broward County officials said Jefhro Monestime, an employee at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, admitted to playing the offensive verse through the intercom last week as a joke.The verse from Leviticus 20:13 was broadcast last Tuesday throughout the airport. -
9 May 2007LGBT Americans seek immigration rights 1 Gay activists have hailed the reintroduction yesterday of the Uniting American Families Act.The bill will allow US citizens and legal residents in same-sex relationships to sponsor their partners for immigration purposes.One of the fundamental principles of U.S. -
9 May 2007Jews and Muslims back Pope over gay rights 5 The Chief Rabbi of Rome has weighed into the controversy surrounding gay rights.Riccardo Di Segni has said people of the Jewish faith must oppose moves to grant limited recognition to same-sex and unmarried couples.The main Islamic group in Italy has also backed the stance of the Roman Catholic church. -
9 May 2007Scots urged to write for gay rights 1 In a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are being criminalised, tortured or ill-treated on the basis of their real or perceived sexuality, people in Scotland are being asked to take action.To mark the third International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on 17th May, individuals are encouraged to demand greater respect for the human rights by writing to one of the countries failing to protect LGBT people from abuse. -
9 May 2007Judge proves he is down with the youth + One of Australia's most prominent out gay people has shown an unexpected talent for rapping.Michael Kirby, a Justice of the High Court, has lived openly with his partner for the last 37 years.Earlier this week he took to the state in Melbourne and rapped a dust with Elf Tranzporter. -
9 May 2007US Anglican churches defy Williams 9 A controversial African primate has defied the Archbishop of Canterbury and established a breakaway branch of the church opposed to gay priests.Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria accused the Anglican leadership of being "insulting and condescending" to the rest of the church.He performed a ceremony to establish American bishop Martyn Minns as head of a new church branch under his control in Nigeria. -
9 May 2007Gays go back in the closet + A group of gay men and women in Gloucestershire will be going back into "the closet" in May to draw attention to the fact that there are still many countries in the world where gays are persecuted, and even executed.Organised by Gloucestershire Rainbow Day, the event will be staged at Stroud's gay and lesbian bar, the Lockkeepers in Wallbridge for 24 hours, from 6pm on Friday May 18th.It is to be Gloucestershire's contribution to International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) -
9 May 2007Quebec gay leader resigns aged 41 + When the Parti Québécois disappointed their supporters with a low result in the state elections in March, many blamed their leader, Andre Boisclair.Now Mr Bosclair, the first ever out gay man to lead a political party in North America, has resigned after only two years in the job.The PQ won just 36 of the province's 125 seats to finish in third place. -
9 May 2007Brighton beach walk raises 40K for Stonewall + Stonewall's fourth Equality Walk in Brighton on Sunday raised over £40,000 towards its work for gay equality.300 supporters assembled at the Brighton Pavilion to raise money for Stonewall's continuing work.The 10km sponsored walk was officially started by Councillor David Smith, Mayor of the City of Brighton Hove. -
9 May 2007Bournemouth triumph in gay football cup + England's first gay football championship saw a Vicky Pollard impersonator being penalised by a referee and GFC Bournemouth go on to lift the cup.The beat the Yorkshire Terriers 2 - 0 in the final played at Sutton Coldfield.The Gay Footballers Supporters Network National League was formed in 2002. -
9 May 2007Only bi because of jail time, tribunal rules + A Pakistani man has been refused asylum in Australia and told that he was only bisexual because he was in a detention centre.Mr Humayun claims that as a Christian and bisexual he would be persecuted by his Muslim family if he was returned to Pakistan."I'm worried for my life if I am deported home," he said. -
9 May 2007Gay parents just as good, government study finds 2 An academic study into the impact of children being raised by gay parents found that children living with two mothers have the same social competence as a child raised by a straight couple.The 2003 report was only released by Canada's Justice Department after a freedom of information request by its author.Professor Paul Hastings of Concordia University was commissioned by the Liberal government as the country was discussing same-sex marriage, now legal in Canada. -
9 May 2007Cardinal: homosexuality a form of prostitution 3 The opposition of the Roman Catholic church to gay Pride parades reached a new low today when the Archbishop of Riga called homosexuality "total corruption in the sexual arena" and "an unnatural form of prostitution."An open letter from Cardinal Janis Pujats demands a referendum on the issue of same-sex marriage and calls on crowds of people to take to the streets of Riga to oppose the Pride march on June 3rd.The Cardinal calls gay Pride a "foreign-inspired action." -
9 May 2007Gay top cop tipped for Mayor 3 The most senior out gay police officer in the UK is being courted by two major parties as mayoral candidate for London, it has been reported.Brian Paddick, who is currently a Deputy Assistant Commissioner in London's Metropolitan Police, has asked to be allowed to stand down before the end of his current contract.He is to leave the force at the end of May. -
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10 May 2007John Prescott to step down + The Deputy Prime Minister has announced his departure from office in an open letter to his constituents.John Prescott, 68, has been the most colourful member of the Blair government. -
10 May 2007Gay reactions to Blair’s announcement 7 Prominent politicians, commentators and gay activists have spoken in praise of Tony Blair, who announced today that he is to retire as soon as the Labour party select his successor.Ben Summerskill, chief executive of gay equality organisation Stonewall, told PinkNews.co.uk:"Without a doubt, one of New Labour's lasting legacies will be the contribution that Tony Blair has made to equality for lesbian and gay people." -
10 May 2007Tony Blair to stand down as PM on June 27 7 The Prime Minister has announced that he is resigning as leader of the Labour party and will hand over power once a successor has been elected.Tony Blair told his Cabinet of his intention this morning and then travelled to his constituency in Sedgfield in county Durham to make his announcement.In Trimdon Labour Club, he told supporters he is proud of achieving equality for gay people. -
10 May 2007Britain is a blessed nation says Blair 7 In an emotional address to supporters, friends and family in his own constituency, Tony Blair acknowledged his shortcoming as Prime Minister and justified his controversial decisions.He apologised directly for mistakes but urged voters to believe he had genuine motives:"Hand on heart i did what i thought was right," he said.
Articles from May 2007
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Obama praises Boy Scouts’ progress but wants gay leaders too+
Former Leeds player Robbie Rogers slated to return as first openly gay footballer5
Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts26
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’8
US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager4
Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too14
US: Lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl, rejects plea deal10
Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic+
Tory MP Richard Drax: The equal marriage bill is ‘intolerant legislation’40
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights44
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card130- Bryan Fischer says forced drowning 'would be better' than inclusion in the Boy Scouts26
- Former Leeds player Robbie Rogers slated to return as first openly gay footballer5
- Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic0
- Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights44
- Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too14
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians48- US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager4
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins61- Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as 'absurd'8
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 card130
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
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 people65
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63-
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins61
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