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28 September 2007Homophobic sports star reaches out to suicidal gay teens 1 In a somewhat remarkable turn of events, former NBA player Tim Hardaway, who made waves when he gave his now infamous "I hate gay people" speech last winter, may be turning over a new leaf.The former Miami Heat guard has become an active part of a children's advocacy group, which caters to the gay community.Hardaway, who spent most of his time with the Heat during his professional career, retired in 2003. -
28 September 2007Civil rights groups join calls for same-sex marriage + Scores of religious, civil rights and child advocacy organisations — along with numerous municipal governments, bar associations and leading legal scholars — urged the California Supreme Court to put an end to state laws that deny same-sex couples the protections of marriage by submitting 30 amicus briefs earlier this week."We are not treating all Californians equally if some can marry and others cannot," said Alice Huffman, president of the California Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People. -
28 September 2007Catholics call for boycott over SM apostles 1 A Roman Catholic pressure group is calling for a boycott of a brewing company's products after their logo appeared on a gay advert.Bill Donaghue, president of the Catholic League For Religious and Civil Rights, called for the boycott of Miller on US breakfast show Fox and Friends this morning.The move follows Miller's sponsorship of the Folsom Street Fair, which takes place on September 30th, during San Francisco's Leather Pride Week. -
28 September 2007Chuck star open to working with gay groups 3 Actor Adam Sandler has said that his latest gay-themed movie I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry is not meant to offend anyone and said he would be happy to work with gay rights advocates.The film, which is on release in the UK, is concerned with two semi-homophobic firefighters who pretend to be gay and a couple to receive partnership benefits.It was a massive hit in the US, knocking Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix from the number one slot at the box office. -
28 September 2007Trans protection may be dropped from ENDA + New laws designed to protect LGBT workers in the United States may be watered down because leading Democrats are split over the inclusion of gender identity.The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, currently before Congress, would extend federal employment discrimination protections to cover sexual orientation and gender identity.However, at a meeting on Wednesday of House of Representative Democrats, it became clear that ENDA would not be supported by many of them in its present form. -
28 September 2007Candidates OK with gay-themed children’s books 3 Presidential hopefuls John Edwards and Barack Obama have said they would be happy for their children to read stories featuring same-sex couples.Hillary Clinton was less enthusiastic, calling it a matter for "parental discretion."The frontrunners for the Democratic party nomination for President in the 2008 election were speaking at an MSNBC candidates debate. -
28 September 2007Competition: The natural way to change your hair colour 3 The male grooming market is absolutely booming, with men spending more and more of their hard earned cash on making sure they stay looking fabulous!With celebrity icons like David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo dying their hair regularly, changing your hair colour to update your look is becoming more and more popular amongst men - oh, and a lot cheaper than buying a whole new wardrobe!Naturtint Natural Men hair colourant gel is a more natural alternative to conventional hair dyes. -
28 September 2007Archbishop claims condoms are infected with HIV 7 The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Mozambique has claimed that some European-made condoms and anti-retroviral drugs are deliberately infected with HIV.Maputo Archbishop Francisco Chimoio's remarks, made at celebrations to mark 33 years of Mozambique's independence, have angered the country's many AIDS campaigners.Talking to a BBC reporter, the Archbishop Chimoio said: "Condoms are not sure because I know that there are two countries in Europe, they are making condoms with the virus on purpose." -
28 September 2007Harman’s attack on Tories fuels election fever + Secretary of State for Equality Harriet Harman attacked Tory attitudes to gay couples in her closing speech to the Labour party conference yesterday.In an address to the party faithful that set the tone for a general election widely tipped to be called next week, she called the Conservatives the "nasty party," a phrase first used by Tory frontbencher Theresa May.Ms Harman attacked the opposition party's plans for a tax system that rewards married couples and civil partners above single or unmarried parents. -
28 September 2007Lord Browne bounces back with board appointment + The former chief executive of BP who was forced to resign after allegations made by his ex-boyfriend became public is to join the board of a leading architects firm.The Mail on Sunday newspaper was responsible for exposing that Lord John Browne lied in court documents about where he met his former lover, Jeff Chevalier.Lord Browne is to join the board of Foster + Partners as a non-executive director. -
28 September 2007Tory leader’s wife spoke up for gays 2 An out gay Conservative who is a close friend of David and Sarah Cameron has revealed that the party leader's wife persuaded her husband to support the abolition of Section 28.Speaking to The Guardian Nick Boles, founder of the Policy Exchange thinktank, said that David Cameron's change of heart on gay issues was in part due to Sarah.Referring to Mr Cameron's previous support for Section 28, Mr Boles said: "I think she had a much stronger sense of how unacceptable that piece of legislation was." -
28 September 2007Three months in prison for homophobic abuse 1 An Essex businessman has been sentenced to three months in prison after drunkenly threatening and shouting homophobic abuse at his neighbours.43-year-old asbestos contractor Stuart Makemson of Twelve Acres, Braintree, brandished a snooker cue at Andrew Morrison saying: "I'm going to take that nose off your face with this."Mr Morrison and his wife had been woken earlier by Mr Makemson verbally abusing their gay son and his boyfriend, reported the Essex Chronicle. -
28 September 2007Congress may split workplace protection bill 21 Efforts by American lawmakers to protect LGBT people from employment discrimination are under threat from Congressmen not convinced of the need for gender identity protection.In a compromise, it has been proposed that two bills be introduced - one extending civil rights based on sexual orientation and another for gender identity.The upshot of this would be the defeat of the trans protections that are not supported by some Democratic lawmakers but the likely success of workplace protections for gay, lesbian and bisexual Americans. -
28 September 2007Games company defends homophobic Scrabble + A concerned Irish dad contacted computer software manufacturers after discovering a homophobic term in Junior Scrabble 2007, a game on Nintendo DS.Zachary McAdam, from Holywood, Co Down, was playing the game with his seven-year-old daughter, when he was offered the word 'lesbo' as the solution to a five-letter anagram reports the Belfast Telegraph."The term 'lesbo' is a slang name intentionally meant to cause offence," Mr McAdam said.
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Russia: 30 arrests made at Moscow Pride2
Labour MP Diana Johnson: It’s now time for Parliament to tackle the issue of gay conversion therapy30
UK: Man jailed for attack on lesbian couple in Hartlepool takeaway4
Ukraine: LGBT activists in Kiev hold first ever gay pride march9
Birmingham Pride kicks off with Peter Tatchell leading Equal Love carnival+
Moscow Pride organisers arrested outside Mayor’s office5
Obama praises Boy Scouts’ progress but wants gay leaders too7
Former Leeds player Robbie Rogers slated to return as first openly gay footballer11
Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts36
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’8
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card142- Labour MP Diana Johnson: It's now time for Parliament to tackle the issue of gay conversion therapy 30
- Former Leeds player Robbie Rogers slated to return as first openly gay footballer11
- Bryan Fischer says forced drowning 'would be better' than inclusion in the Boy Scouts36
- Ukraine: LGBT activists in Kiev hold first ever gay pride march9
- UK: Man jailed for attack on lesbian couple in Hartlepool takeaway4
- Moscow Pride organisers arrested outside Mayor's office5
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights56- Obama praises Boy Scouts' progress but wants gay leaders too7
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians49
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault142-
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card142
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
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
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people66-
Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth defends 'aggressive homosexual community' equal marriage slur66
Sir Gerald Howarth: 'I should have used 'militant' rather than 'aggressive' to describe homosexuals66
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63
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