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15 May 2007Record compensation after sacked for being gay 57 A lesbian couple won a record six-figure compensation claim after they were sacked because of their sexuality have still not received their compensation.The two were wrongfully accused of allowing the physical and sexual abuse of residents at a care centre.An employment tribunal later found them innocent of any wrongdoing. -
15 May 2007Gay customer considers legal action over BT survey 5 When a you are upset by a homophobic online survey do you: a) ignore it or b) try to contact the offending organisation to express your distaste.BT's recent online customer survey, despite being only two questions long, managed to offend twice with possible answers: "pronounced husband and wife" to the first question and "scoring a date with the opposite sex" for the second, with no gay equivalent. -
15 May 2007Find out about your new rights + 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. -
15 May 2007South Africa Pride coming to Johannesburg 57 The largest gay pride festival on the African continent will be held on October 6th on the streets of Johannesburg, it was revealed today.A street parade, with the theme "Coming of Age", will be followed by a Mardi Gras at the Zoo Lake Sports Club on Rosebank.It will be a week of celebrations, with the days before the parade including an art exhibition, a cabaret show and fund-raising. -
15 May 2007First gay mayor of Richmond 57 The first openly gay Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Cllr Marc Cranfield-Adams, will be formally elected tonight.His election takes place at the Council's Annual Meeting in York House, Twickenham at 7pm.The mayor has pledged that his twin themes will be "diversity and inclusiveness." -
16 May 2007Jimmy Carter questions ban on gays in the military + Former US President Jimmy Carter, recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, has called on Congress to revisit the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on lesbian, gay and bisexual personnel.In an exclusive statement to Servicemembers Legal Defence Network (SLDN), Carter said: "It is my long-held belief that every human being deserves dignity and respect."Carter served as president from 1977 to 1981. -
16 May 2007Homophobic preacher Jerry Falwell dies 6 He blamed gays and lesbians for the 9/11 terrorist attacks and made himself a household name by claiming Teletubbie Tinky Winky was gay.Now the founder of the Moral Majority, the Reverend Jerry Falwell, is dead at 73.Ron Godwin, Liberty University's executive vice president, told Associated Press Falwell had been found unresponsive in his office. -
16 May 2007VIP bus at Oxford Pride + With less than nine weeks to go until Oxford Pride on July 14th, the finishing touches are being put in place.Oxford Pride 2007 coincides with the Oxfordshire Milliennium, so Pride will be a key feature in a summer of spectacular celebrations.Lord Waheed Ali and Peter Tatchell are the patrons of the regional party. -
16 May 2007IDAHO goes to Westminster + MPs will be supporting the International Day Against Homophobia with a reception in Parliament this evening.The meeting will be hosted by Stephen Williams, Lib Dem MP for Bristol West, who has tabled an Early Day Motion in support of IDAHO for the second year running.He will be speaking alongside Jason Pollock, Executive Director of London Pride who will explain the links with Riga Pride. -
16 May 2007Lesbian nurses win discrimination case + Two women who were sacked because of their sexuality, a tribunal has found. -
16 May 2007Bi MSP swings Scots First Minister vote + Alex Salmond has become the first ever nationalist to lead Scotland's devolved government after out Green MSP Patrick Harvie and party colleague Robin Harper voted him into office.The Scottish National Party beat Labour to first place in the last week's elections for the Scottish Parliament, but with 47 seats do not have an outright majority in the 129-member parliament.A possible coalition between the Lib Dems, who have 16 seats, and the SNP foundered over the issue of a referendum on independence. -
16 May 2007Mayor backs drivers over gay adverts + The mayor of the Lithuanian capital has come out in support of trolley bus drivers protesting against advertisements promoting tolerance towards gay men and women.Drivers refused to drive the trolley buses bearing the adverts, which have now been removed.Yesterday the mayor of Vilnius Juozas Imbrasas backed the driver. -
16 May 2007Take a break to Barcelona and fight gay hate + Gay rights organisation Stonewall is inviting gay people and their friends to an event that is certain to put the fun back into fundraising.The Barcelona Equality Walk, from July 13th to 15th, is a weekend full of sightseeing, meeting new people and raising money for Stonewall's vital work fighting homophobia in schools.Last year's walk in Barcelona raised over £20,000 and Stonewall hope that this year's event will be as popular. -
16 May 2007Activists focus on HIV+ fears, expectations and needs + The long-term needs of people with HIV are the focus of a statement from a new collaborative group.Unite came together for the first time recently to put together a "Consensus Statement" that defines the considerations and actions that needed now to manage the health of men who have sex with men and are living with HIV.This is the first time a group like this has come together to discuss the long-term issues. -
16 May 2007Moscow city officials accused of lying over Pride ban 4 The organiser of a controversial gay event in Moscow has branded city officials liars, while Orthodox Christians have been accused of planning violence against gay people.Official notification of the proposed march in the city centre was delivered on Monday morning to the office of Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov.The mayor previously said he would never allow LGBT people to march in his city, and called gays "Satanic." -
16 May 2007MP resigns from homophobic party + A liberal democrat politician in Lithuania has taken a stand against homophobia in the country by resigning from her party.MP Marija AuĊĦrine Povilioniene announced at a press conference in Vilnius today that she is leaving the Order Justice party, formerly the Liberal Democratic party."The Liberal democrat group in the Parliament and party itself are homophobic, this is the reason I resign from it," she said. -
16 May 2007Gordon Brown wins leadership by default 25 Gordon Brown is Prime Minister elect. -
17 May 2007UK government commits to gay rights across the world 1 Foreign Office Minister Ian McCartney today affirmed Britain's commitment to the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality.He announced the development of a new UK strategy on international LGBT rights on the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO)There are 85 countries in the world where homosexuality is illegal, and in nine countries the death penalty is used as a punishment. -
17 May 2007Gay prisoners granted visitation rights 4 The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says that it will now let gay and lesbian prisoners have overnight family visitation with registered domestic partners.The American Civil Liberties Union announced this proposed policy change on Monday, the same day the Department held a public hearing regarding the policy.The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation requested this change as a result of the ACLU's efforts. -
17 May 2007Gay dogs to compete for Best in Show + This year's Pride Dog Show will be held on Sunday 8th July.Now in its fifth year, the Kennel Club-registered Pride Companion Dog Show is being held at Hove Rugby Club and promises to be the biggest and best yet.The pedigree classes will be judged by Glen Dimock.
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Italy: LGBT-supporting priest who called for an openly gay Pope dies at 846
US: Boy Scouts of America to vote on whether to allow gay members+
Canada lifts lifetime ban on gay men giving blood, but they can only donate if celibate for five years16
US radio host: Employers should be allowed to discriminate against gays who ‘display their lifestyle’26
Czech president makes U-turn and grudgingly honours gay academic with title8
Russia: Council of Europe demands protection for gay pride rallies4
Scottish Lib Dem leader urges Scotland to follow England’s lead on equal marriage10
Seven amusing and shocking things we learned during the equal marriage debate7
France: Far-right leader pays tribute to anti-gay historian who shot himself dead over equal marriage22
Tory MP David Burrowes accuses David Lammy of ‘playing the race card’ in equal marriage debate33
- Seven amusing and shocking things we learned during the equal marriage debate7
- Canada lifts lifetime ban on gay men giving blood, but they can only donate if celibate for five years16
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins55
US Radio host: Gays aren't human so aren't protected by the US constitution168
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote60- US radio host: Employers should be allowed to discriminate against gays who 'display their lifestyle'26
- France: Far-right leader pays tribute to anti-gay historian who shot himself dead over equal marriage22
- Czech president makes U-turn and grudgingly honours gay academic with title 8
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage 93
Made in Chelsea's Ollie Locke: 'I've tried to push myself to be gay but I'm actually bisexual'13
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'94-
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
Government to consider abolishing civil partnerships or opening up to straight couples68
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill65-
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote60
Lib Dem Deputy Leader Simon Hughes: 'Marriage should be between one man and one woman'58-
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins55
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