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21 November 2007Would you vote Clegg or Huhne for Lib Dem leader? 1 Today 65,000 members of the Liberal Democrat party are being sent a ballot paper to vote for a new leader.Nick Clegg, 40, the Lib Dem home affairs spokesperson, and Chris Huhne, 53, the party's environment spokesperson, are the candidates.Much has been made in these first few weeks of the race to become leader of the Liberal Democrats about the similarities between the candidates. -
21 November 2007Tory convicted of gay paedophile slur to appeal 5 A Conservative councillor found guilty of public order offences after making homophobic comments is to appeal his conviction.Peter Willows was a member of Brighton and Hove City Council with 12 years service when he was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge at Brighton Magistrates Court in December 2006.Magistrates were "satisfied beyond reasonable doubt" that he had made intentionally offensive remarks. -
21 November 2007Same-sex marriage foe to perform commitment ceremony + Philadelphia Mayor John Street may not be Public Enemy No. -
21 November 2007Gays advised not to shop at Wal-Mart 3 Wal-Mart, the biggest private employer in the US has been given a "do not buy" rating in a new gay consumer guide.Human Rights Campaign, the largest gay rights group in America, made its announcement, in time for the festive season, due to the company's refusal to give domestic partner benefits to gay and lesbian workers.The 2008 Corporate Quality index rated Wal-Mart, along with other retail giants including Toys R Us and Auto Zone, in the red category, advising gays and their supporters to shop elsewhere. -
21 November 2007Trans candidate faces legal challenge + Two city council candidates in the US have filed petitions against a transgender candidate accusing her of committing fraud.Georgia Fuller and Stanley Harris, who both lost their bids for seats, have filed the lawsuit in Georgia claiming that Michelle Bruce falsely identified herself as female in the election earlier this month.The case, which identifies her as 'Michael Bruce', has asked the judge to rule the election invalid. -
21 November 2007Spray-on condom unveiled 1 A German inventor had invented a spray-on condom.Jan Vinzenze Krause, director of the Institute for Condom Consultancy said the idea came from the idea that the condom should fit the man, and not the other way round.Speaking to Spiegel Online he said: "If you go into a drug store to buy condoms, the ones they sell are mainly suited to men with the average penis length of 14.5 centimetres (5.51 inches), but a lot of people have penises that are smaller or larger than that" -
21 November 2007Lords debate more rights for same-sex couples 20 Today the House of Lords will continue to debate the second reading of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill.During Monday's debate bishops and peers disagreed on the role of fathers.For the government, Lord Darzi of Denham explained the purpose of the bill is to "ensure that the law remains effective and fit for purpose in the 21st century." -
21 November 2007Female priest takes up gay Christian role 2 The Lesbian and Gay Christian movement has appointed a new assistant chief executive.Rev Sharon Ferguson, a Theology and Psychology graduate, said she hopes that she can work hard towards a time when groups like LGCM are no longer needed.She said she looked forward to a time: "When all people regardless of how they express they sexuality are treated as equal members of the body of Christ." -
21 November 2007British government releases Iran hanging documents 1 Information has been released for the first time from the Foreign and Commonwealth office regarding the execution of gays in Iran.The documentation takes the form of correspondence sent between embassies throughout the EU and dates back as far as May 2005.It refers specifically to the case of two boys, Mahmoud Asqari, who was under 18 at the time the alleged offence was committed, and Ayad Marhouni who were hung in public. -
21 November 2007Ministers lend support to LGBT History Month 5 Senior politicians, broadcasters, legal professionals, teachers and gay rights advocates will gather in central London later next week to raise awareness of next year's LGBT History Month.The pre-launch event will be hosted by the London Crown Prosecution Service, the London Criminal Justice Board and Channel 4 at the Royal Courts of Justice.The fourth Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month just over three months away. -
21 November 2007Gay hate preacher’s BBC blasphemy case 7 An evangelical minister who came to prominence for his protests at gay Pride events has gone to the High Court in an attempt to bring a private prosecution for blasphemy against the director general of the BBC.Reverend Stephen Green's actions relate to the screening of the acclaimed production Jerry Springer - The Opera on BBC2 in 2005.An attempt to bring a private prosecution in January was dismissed by a district court. -
21 November 2007Catholic MPs to vote for same-sex parent rights 20 Labour MPs will not be given a free vote on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, it has emerged.Traditionally members are given a free vote on issues deemed to be a matter of conscience.However, growing backbench unease about the proposals has led government sources to confirm that the bill will be subject to a three-line whip, meaning all Labour MPs must vote in favour of it.
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Russia: LGBT rights group fined 500,000 rubles under ‘foreign agent’ law6
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Gay fashioner designer Stefano Gabbana sentenced for tax evasion16
US: Third Republican Senator comes out in favour of equal marriage3
South Africa: Gay imam spreads message of empowerment when it comes to homosexuality and Islam9
South Australia officially congratulates New Zealand on equal marriage, ahead of introduction of its own bill2
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- South Africa: Gay imam spreads message of empowerment when it comes to homosexuality and Islam 9
- Humanist weddings amendment withdrawn from equal marriage bill 13
Gay dating website for 'homosensible' Catholic priests being run out of the Vatican20- Gay fashioner designer Stefano Gabbana sentenced for tax evasion16
Liberace's ex-lover claims he had six year relationship with Michael Jackson18- Travel: Is Las Vegas a 'Fabulous' gay holiday destination?0
- US: Third Republican Senator comes out in favour of equal marriage3
- US: Florida LGBT groups launch effort to repeal state ban on equal marriage0
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Barry Cryer brands ITV's Vicious 'homophobic' television85
Lord Tebbit: I wouldn't have been surprised if Jimmy Savile was homosexual84
Archbishop of York: Would the Church of England rather bless 'sheep and trees' than gay couples?84
Lib Dems' Baroness Williams to support anti-equal marriage 'union' amendment72
Mixed martial arts fighter: 'Equal marriage could lead to incest, bestiality and child marriages'69
Maria Miller tables Public Order Act amendment protecting critics of equal marriage67
Labour MSP Elaine Smith: 'I'm against equal marriage but don't call me homophobic'65
Tory Lord Mawhinney tables 'traditional marriage' amendment for equal marriage bill62
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