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28 July 2008Lesbian case “sets an example” for all service providers 5 The lawyer who represented a couple identified online as lesbians by estate agents has said the case highlights that many people are not aware of protections for gay people. -
28 July 2008Bahraini MP calls for gay crackdown to begin 1 A set of proposals approved by Bahrain's parliament targeting homosexual activity in the country should be implemented, according to a politician in the Gulf state. -
28 July 2008Stockholm police confirm stabbing of gay man was a hate crime 1 Police in Stockholm have said that an attack on two gay men late last night is being investigated as a hate crime. -
28 July 2008South African gays protest against homophobic journalist 1 A columnist for South Africa's fastest growing newspaper, Sunday Sun, has caused protests after the July 20th publication of his controversial article '"Call me names, but gay is NOT okay...". -
28 July 2008Ugandan police accused of torturing gay activist 3 A leading gay rights organisation has said that a Ugandan human rights activist was tortured by police. -
28 July 2008Two killed in gun attack on US church supportive of gay rights 2 A gunman who killed two people when he opened fire on a Tennessee Unitarian Church over the weekend said he targeted the church because he hated gays and liberals. -
29 July 2008India’s “unnatural sex” law should be revised says High Court judge + The Bombay High Court said last week that the controversial Section 377 of Indian Penal Code that deals with unnatural sex needs revision.
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29 July 2008Six day festival of gay Pride in Foyle will include “Iris tribute” + The gay community in the Foyle region of Northern Ireland will celebrate Pride next month with an "Iris Robinson tribute." -
29 July 2008US complaints lead to Mr T ad being pulled from UK screens 12 An advertising campaign featuring A-Team star Mr T has been withdrawn after concerns it may be offensive to gay men. -
29 July 2008Madrid Pride organisers face lawsuit for “hate speech” 9 A "pro-family" activist group in Spain has filed charges against the organisers of the 2008 Madrid Gay Pride march. -
29 July 2008Cyber centre for LGBT silver surfers opens in New York + SAGE, the world's oldest and largest non-profit agency dedicated to serving and advocating for LGBT older people, has opened a fully-equipped Cyber Centre at their offices in New York City. -
29 July 2008Gay civil rights group urges President Bush to overturn HIV+ ban + An American group that defends the civil rights of LGBT people and those living with HIV has urged President George W Bush to end the ban on visitors and immigrants who are HIV+. -
29 July 2008Video: Andrew and George may reform Wham! for one last gig + Camp pop band Wham! are set for a one off reunion, according to reports. -
29 July 2008Unionist politicians warned of consequences of homophobia 1 Gay right activist Peter Tatchell's visit to Belfast continues to generate headlines, with claims that Democratic Unionist politicians are contributing to a culture of homophobia. -
29 July 2008FEATURE: Auschwitz will stay with me forever 2 On a sunny day in May, I accompanied a group of 16 and 17-year-olds on a day trip to a Nazi concentration camp. -
29 July 2008INTERVIEW: Teaching the lessons of the Holocaust + Kay Andrews is head of education at the Holocaust Educational Trust. -
29 July 2008Police appeal for witnesses after homophobic incident on train + The British Transport Police are appealing for information after a 22-year-old was subjected to homophobic abuse on a train between Shildon and Darlington. -
29 July 2008Charity questions if changes to murder law will help LGBT domestic abuse victims + An overhaul of murder laws that will see the "crime of passion" defence abolished has been welcomed by a charity that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans victims and survivors of domestic violence. -
29 July 2008Second annual Tranny Olympics to coincide with Beijing thing 1 Just 24 hours after the Olympics begin in Beijing, The Macbeth pub in London's Shoreditch will play host to its very own sporting event. -
30 July 2008Lesbian couple both gave birth to twins on same day + A lesbian couple who welcomed four new babies to their family on the same day are enjoying life as the proud parents of quads.
Articles from July 2008
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Brazil: Lawmakers approve bill which would remove ban on ‘gay cure’ therapy1
Cher to perform at New York Pride’s Dance on the Pier party1
Poland: Prime Minister backs down and admits opposition to civil unions is too strong14
UK: Injunction halts deportation order of lesbian asylum seeker with just hours to spare4
US: Attorney representing lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl to step down10
Comment: What does Pride stand for in 2013?16
Study: Most US gay people find the majority of religious organisations to be ‘unfriendly’3
Cindy McCain: By next presidential election, both US parties will support equal marriage8
Gay former police officer accuses the Met of ‘institutional racism and homophobia’4
MBE awarded to gay and lesbian choir leader for services to music6
Gay dating website for 'homosensible' Catholic priests being run out of the Vatican18- Poland: Prime Minister backs down and admits opposition to civil unions is too strong14
Barry Cryer brands ITV's Vicious 'homophobic' television65- US: Attorney representing lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl to step down10
Labour MSP Elaine Smith: 'I'm against equal marriage but don't call me homophobic'59- Cindy McCain: By next presidential election, both US parties will support equal marriage8
- Gay former police officer accuses the Met of 'institutional racism and homophobia'4
- UK: Injunction halts deportation order of lesbian asylum seeker with just hours to spare4
- Comment: What does Pride stand for in 2013?16
Amendments allowing registrars to opt out of equal marriage withdrawn in House of Lords22
New 'Gay Marriage No Thanks' group launches with 'ten good reasons' to oppose equal marriage86
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?83
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 marriage66-
Barry Cryer brands ITV's Vicious 'homophobic' television65
Lib Dems' Baroness Williams to support anti-equal marriage 'union' amendment63
Tory Lord Mawhinney tables 'traditional marriage' amendment for equal marriage bill62
Lord Hylton tables new wrecking amendment for the equal marriage bill61
Lord Dear proposes new amendment to equal marriage bill concerning 'traditional marriage'60
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