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8 May 2008Gay Eurovision fans issued with advice + The British Embassy in Belgrade is funding the production of an information leaflet for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people planning to visit the city for the Eurovision Song Contest later this month. -
8 May 2008Alleged rape of gay man by Peruvian police sparks international protest 2 The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) is asking its supporters to write to the authorities in Peru about the handling of a case of alleged rape. -
8 May 2008US State Department criticised for treatment of gay staff + The only out lesbian in the US Congress has said she is unhappy with the response from the country's Secretary of State about unequal treatment of lesbian and gay staff in her department. -
8 May 2008EXCLUSIVE: Boris will attend Pride London + The new Mayor of London will take part in the city's gay Pride parade on July 5th, PinkNews.co.uk can confirm. -
8 May 2008Hillary promises to stay in the race for the White House 4 Even as one of her longtime supporters, former senator George McGovern, begged Hillary Clinton to drop out of the Presidential race, the former First Lady vowed to continue the fight. -
8 May 2008Religious groups gang up against Moscow Pride 3 The leaders of all the major religions in Russia have written to the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights urging him not to support gay people's right to march. -
8 May 2008Stonewall’s ten month battle for hate crimes legislation 6 They may have managed to secure a new offence of incitement to hatred on the grounds of sexual orienation, but gay equality organisation Stonewall's public affairs team will not be resting anytime soon. -
9 May 2008One in five US gays and lesbians writes a blog 1 According to a recent survey of Americans conducted by Harris Interactive, gay and lesbian adults online are reading and writing more blogs than their heterosexual counterparts. -
9 May 2008Movie mogul demands Dem “revote” in Florida and Michigan + Hollywood heavy-hitter and ardent supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton, Harvey Weinstein threatened to hit Congressional Democrats in the wallet unless US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave him the go-ahead to finance revotes in Florida and Michigan. -
9 May 2008Gay London advert wins travel award + The official visitor organisation for London is celebrating today after it won twice at the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. -
9 May 2008EXCLUSIVE: Rebel Labour MP’s seat could go to gay candidate 11 A leading Labour party activist has said he is "flattered" by approaches from party members asking him to stand in Vauxhall. -
9 May 2008We will be gentle with Boris, says Pride London 1 The chair of the UK's largest Pride event has welcomed the news that the new Mayor of London will be attending this year. -
9 May 2008EU backs religious discrimination against gay teachers 5 Trade union groups in the Republic of Ireland have expressed their dismay at a ruling by the European Commission confirming that church schools can sack teachers who are openly gay. -
9 May 2008Californian Mayoral race has shades of Boris and Ken 1 A controversial candidate for Mayor has stunned voters in the liberal city where he is seeking election by making provocative statements about gay marriage. -
9 May 2008Queer arts festival kicks off with Sandra Bernhard and indie music + Europe's leading producer of queer arts and culture is presenting a stellar line up in Manchester in the coming weeks. -
9 May 2008Canberra gay couples can register, but no ceremony 1 Australia's federal government has been accused of "playing to the politics of the extreme right religious lobby" after it forced the country's Capital Territory (ACT) government to water down plans to legally recognise same-sex couples. -
9 May 2008No charges over photos of teenage athletes on gay porn sites 8 Prosecutors in Orange County, California have announced they will not bring any charges against two men who took pictures of teenage water polo players which were then posted on gay porn sites. -
12 May 2008MPs will discuss lesbian equality measure today 8 MPs will consider measures that ensure equality for lesbians when accessing fertility treatments this afternoon. -
12 May 2008How will the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill benefit lesbians? 8 The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill aims to make it easier for lesbian couples to access NHS fertilisation services and ensure that a lesbian or gay couple can become the legal parents of their children. -
12 May 2008The need for a father? What the Lords said 8 In January the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill's Report stage in the Lords saw strong objections from bishops and some Tory peers.
Articles from May 2008
Top stories
Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts22
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’5
US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager1
Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too12
US: Lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl, rejects plea deal9
Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic+
Tory MP Richard Drax: The equal marriage bill is ‘intolerant legislation’37
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights39
Lesbian drama tipped for top prize at Cannes film festival2
Blackburn Rovers footballer charged with making a homophobic gesture at Brighton fans+
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card110- Bryan Fischer says forced drowning 'would be better' than inclusion in the Boy Scouts22
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins61
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians47- US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager1
Australia: Man who stalked footballer and talked of 'gay orgy' jailed 2- Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too12
- Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as 'absurd'5
- Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights39
- US: Lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl, rejects plea deal9
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 card110
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 people64
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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