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23 February 2009Best actor Oscar for Sean Penn as gay politician Harvey Milk + A biopic of one of the most famous American gays of the 20th century has won two Oscars. -
23 February 2009Gay marriage is inevitable, Sean Penn tells world’s press after Oscar win 6 Actor Sean Penn spoke up for same-sex marriage both in his Oscars acceptance speech and in remarks to the press after he collected his award. -
23 February 2009Family of murdered gay teen Michael Causer protest at not guilty verdict 6 A group of more than 100 people protested at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday over the acquittal on Friday of a 19-year-old charged with the murder of a gay teenager. -
23 February 2009French support for a gay presidential candidate + A new poll has revealed that 75% of French voters would be happy to support a gay candidate for President. -
23 February 2009Hawaii civil unions bill faces opposition from ‘family’ groups + Legislation granting rights to same-sex couples will be considered by a Hawaii state Senate committee tomorrow. -
23 February 2009Evangelical Christians call for acceptance of gay people 7 A coalition of evangelical Christian groups have called on church organisations condemning an American anti- gay hate group to face up to their own discriminatory policies and behaviour. -
23 February 2009Training seminar for Ugandans fighting against ‘promotion’ of homosexuality 1 American fundamentalist Christians who advocate "ex-gay" treatments will speak at a three-day conference in Uganda next month. -
23 February 2009Elton John raises millions for AIDS foundation at Oscars party 1 Singer Sir Elton John and has partner David Furnish hosted their annual fundraiser for the Elton John AIDS Foundation in Los Angeles last night. -
23 February 2009Belarus gays challenge ban on demonstration against homophobia 2 An event designed to raise public awareness about homophobia and discrimination against LGBT people in Belarus has been banned by government officials. -
23 February 2009Video: Thank you, you commie, homo-loving sons of guns 1 Sean Penn directly challenged homophobia in his acceptance speech at the Academy Awards last night. -
23 February 2009Victory for lesbian mother after Michigan court refused to hear custody case 2 A family court cannot refuse to hear a child custody case simply because it involves children whose parents are lesbians, the Michigan State Court of Appeals has ruled. -
23 February 2009Video: Gay kids – you are beautiful, wonderful creatures of value 8 The winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay spoke directly to gay kids when he accepted his award in Los Angeles last night. -
23 February 2009Australian MP’s gay lover pleads guilty to blackmail 2 A leading Australian politician was targeted by a man he had sex with who threatened to out him unless he paid him $15,000 (£6,670).
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Labour MP Diana Johnson: It’s now time for Parliament to tackle the issue of gay conversion therapy11
UK: Man jailed for attack on lesbian couple in Hartlepool takeaway2
Ukraine: LGBT activists in Kiev hold first ever gay pride march8
Birmingham Pride kicks off with Peter Tatchell leading Equal Love carnival+
Moscow Pride organisers arrested outside Mayor’s office3
Obama praises Boy Scouts’ progress but wants gay leaders too4
Former Leeds player Robbie Rogers slated to return as first openly gay footballer7
Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts33
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’8
US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager4
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card141- Former Leeds player Robbie Rogers slated to return as first openly gay footballer7
- Bryan Fischer says forced drowning 'would be better' than inclusion in the Boy Scouts33
- Labour MP Diana Johnson: It's now time for Parliament to tackle the issue of gay conversion therapy 11
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights55- Ukraine: LGBT activists in Kiev hold first ever gay pride march8
- Moscow Pride organisers arrested outside Mayor's office3
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians48
Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too17- UK: Man jailed for attack on lesbian couple in Hartlepool takeaway2
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault141-
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card141
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 homosexuals65
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63
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