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27 May 2008Ballot measure could threaten gay marriage in California + Human Rights Campaign, America's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organisation, has pledged an initial contribution of $500,000 to protect marriage equality in California. -
27 May 200822% of American gays have no health insurance 1 Nearly one in four gay and lesbian adults in the US lack health insurance and are nearly twice as likely as their heterosexual counterparts to have no health insurance coverage. -
27 May 2008Gay Holocaust memorial unveiled in Berlin 1 A memorial to the thousands of gay men who died in Nazi concentration camps will be officially dedicated today. -
27 May 2008More changes at The Advocate as new editor appointed + Jon Barrett has been named as the new editor in chief of leading US gay publication The Advocate. -
27 May 2008Australian sporting hero named as Gay Games ambassador + Australian Michelle Ferris, one of cycling's all-time sprint stars, has been selected by the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) to be the newest Gay Games Ambassador. -
27 May 2008Iain Dale to enter into a civil partnership 1 One of the UK's leading political bloggers is to 'tie the knot' with his partner of thirteen years. -
27 May 2008Schools OUT organiser Paul Patrick dies 4 An outspoken advocate for the rights of gay and lesbian teachers and pupils has died. -
27 May 2008COMMENT: Gay students abandoned by parents enter ‘postcode lottery’ 1 Two years ago at the age of 19, James left home after his stepfather repeatedly beat him because he was gay. -
27 May 2008Police protect Pride marchers in Romania + The Pride parade in the Romanian capital passed off peacefully on Saturday, with more than 1,000 police officers on the streets protecting participants. -
27 May 2008Delay in Irish civil partnership bill exposes coalition tensions 11 The leader of Ireland's Green party has said that civil partnerships for gay and lesbian couples are "a step towards full equality." -
27 May 2008Army settles out of court with trans soldier 2 A 43-year old woman who claimed she suffered sexual discrimination and was unfair dismissal from the British Army after transitioning has won a payout of £250,000. -
27 May 2008Ian McKellen and Gene Robinson to talk gays and religion at London festival 1 London's Literature Festival will feature an appearance by the only openly gay bishop in the Anglican communion, it has been revealed. -
28 May 2008Tootsie director Sydney Pollack dies + The man behind the camera of classic American films including Tootsie and Out of Africa, Sydney Pollack, died of cancer at his Pacific Palisades home on Monday. -
28 May 2008Obama questioned over Holocaust claims 1 Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama admitted yesterday that he misspoke when he said that his uncle participated in the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz. -
28 May 2008Riga Pride marchers “heroes and warriors” says MEP + The European Parliament Intergroup on Gay and Lesbian Rights has condemned the actions of Roman Catholic leaders in Latvia. -
28 May 2008Mayor of Berlin unveils memorial to gay victims of Nazis 4 The first openly gay Mayor of Berlin has opened a new memorial in the city to the homosexual victims of Nazi oppression. -
28 May 2008Gay socialist “ready” to run for President of France 2 One of Europe's most high-profile gay politicians has indicated he is ready to run for leader of France's Parti Socialiste and possibly the Presidency. -
28 May 2008Pornographer attacks Presidential candidate over gay rights 4 Former gay porn performer and current conservative activist Matt Sanchez has come out against Barack Obama, arguing that the Presidential hopeful not only has a pastor problem but a gay problem as well. -
28 May 2008COMMENT: Nul points for Eurovision 2008 5 While relieved that the feared homophobic violence on the streets of Belgrade did not materialise, the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest failed to impress. -
28 May 2008Bristol to host fifth annual Bear Fiesta + Gay venues in Bristol are preparing for a three-day celebration of heft, as the Bear Fiesta descends on the city once again.
Articles from May 2008
Top stories
New York: Thousands of protesters condemn murder of ‘gay angel Mark Carson’+
Boris Johnson, Martina Navratilova and Clare Balding to take part in Pride London festival1
MPs to debate humanist marriage ceremonies2
Live blog: MPs debate and vote on same-sex marriage in England and Wales+
Manager: Fined and suspended mixed martial arts fighter ‘doesn’t feel remorse’ for homophobic tweet15
Coalition deal with Labour on straight civil partnerships keeps same-sex marriage bill on track16- MPs reject proposal to introduce straight civil partnerships without a full review11
MPs vote overwhelmingly to hold a speedy review on the future of civil partnerships8
Maria Miller: I am happy to accept Labour’s amendment on a speedy civil partnerships review7
MPs reject legal protection for religious anti-gay equality beliefs13
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault127
Video: President Obama tells all-male college 'Be the best husband to your boyfriend'7
Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage' 78- Coalition deal with Labour on straight civil partnerships keeps same-sex marriage bill on track16
- Manager: Fined and suspended mixed martial arts fighter 'doesn't feel remorse' for homophobic tweet15
- MPs reject legal protection for religious anti-gay equality beliefs13
- MPs reject proposal to introduce straight civil partnerships without a full review11
Amendment to allow civil registrars to opt-out of same-sex marriages defeated by MPs27
Daniel Radcliffe: When filming Kill Your Darlings, I was given 'step-by-step' gay sex scene instructions22- MPs to debate humanist marriage ceremonies 2
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Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion133
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London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault127
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Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage'78
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
Bret Easton Ellis slams GLAAD and says gay basketball player Jason Collins treated like a 'baby panda'67
US Radio host: Gay news websites are covered with porn that is turning teens gay62
Lib Dem MP Sarah Teather tells Catholic newspaper 'I never went into politics to tackle equal marriage'59-
Tory MP David Burrowes: 'I'm not anti-gay; I'm just pro-marriage'57
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Tory MP David Burrowes: I only want a referendum on same-sex marriage so I can defeat the government's bill54
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