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3 February 2009Finnish media group discriminated against lesbian editor 2 The Labour Protection Office in Finland has ruled that the country's second-largest media group was guilty of unjust discrimination in the case of a gay woman. -
3 February 2009Gay Republicans welcome election of first black party chairman 8 A group representing lesbian and gay Republicans has said that the election of Michael Steele as chairman of the party's national committee will mark a change of direction after two successive election defeats. -
3 February 2009Obama moves to fill last Cabinet posts as gays appointed to lower ranks 1 The appointments of more openly gay people to posts in the Obama administration have been announced. -
4 February 2009California Supreme Court will hear Prop 8 challenges in March + Legal challenges to a ballot measure that denied gays the right to marry in California will begin oral arguments on March 5th, the state Supreme Court has announced. -
4 February 2009Wyoming legislators protecting “traditional” marriage with gay ban 7 Politicians in America's least populous state have said that a proposed ban on same-sex marriage recognition is not homophobic. -
4 February 2009Mayor explains why he decided not to resign over teen sex story 4 The Mayor of the US city of Portland has apologised for embarassing the gay community after it emerged he had a sexual relationship with a teenager. -
4 February 2009Al-Qaeda accused of using male rape to ‘create’ suicide bombers 31 Islamic terrorists are raping young men in order to drive them into suicide bombings claims Algerian militant Abu Baçir El Assimi. -
4 February 2009Beckham: Inside me there is a gay man who wants to come out 10 Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has said she has more in common with gay men than other women. -
4 February 2009Peer convicted of gay sex offences could be expelled from Lords under new rules 4 An hereditary peer who was prosecuted for gay sex offences in a trial that scandalised 1950s Britain could lose his seat in the House of Lords under new proposals. -
4 February 2009London borough police chief claims he sought advice on gay flag 7 A senior Metropolitan police officer has said he was advised that it was up to him whether or not to fly a rainbow flag outside a station in east London. -
4 February 2009Mormon accused of polygamy to use gay marriage as defence 11 A man in Canada charged with polygamy is to argue that the legalisation of gay marriage should lead the way for multiple wives. -
4 February 2009Chronicler of New York’s gay liberation movement dies aged 76 1 One of the founders of one of the first gay rights groups in America who later chronicled the movement has died. -
4 February 2009Gay titles one80news and 3SIXTY under new ownership + National gay lifestyle magazine 3SIXTY and newspaper one80news are to relaunch under new ownership, it emerged today. -
5 February 2009Honduras trans killings “must be properly investigated” 2 Amnesty International has put out an urgent appeal on behalf of a Honduran transgender woman who was arrested by the police, beaten up and threatened with death if she reported what happened to her. -
5 February 2009Home Office is failing HIV+ asylum seekers claims charity 4 A leading charity has said the government is not doing enough to help asylum seekers who are living with HIV or AIDS. -
5 February 2009New index hopes to identify world’s most gay friendly business 2 A new international business equality index will assess which companies are best serving their lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans employees, suppliers and consumers. -
5 February 2009Vatican diplomat stresses the principles of “natural law” ahead of Spain visit 19 The Roman Catholic Church's most senior diplomat has set the tone for his visit to Spain today with some oblique criticisms of the country's government. -
5 February 2009Video: Learn your gay ABCs with new tongue-in-cheek animation 7 A is for Ass, B is for Brokeback Mountain, C is for Closet. -
5 February 2009Witness tells murder trial that gay teenager was kicked in head 2 A gay teenager who was allegedly beaten to death in Merseyside was called a "queer faggot" during the attack, a witness has testified. -
5 February 2009US “family” group tries to block health benefits for same-sex partners 4 A state Senate committee in Colorado is facing opposition to a new plan to give health insurance benefits to the gay and lesbian partners of state employees.
Articles from February 2009
Top stories
Governor Rick Perry: ‘I am greatly disappointed’ that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members2
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was ‘repulsed’ by gays and lesbians5
Boy Scouts of America: We will not ‘not sacrifice our mission’ over gay members3
US: Nevada Assembly passes resolution to repeal ban on equal marriage1
US: Boy Scouts of America lifts national ban on gay youth members6
Video: Teenager gets kicked out of Boy Scouts for being gay3
UK: Ugandan rapist who claimed he was at risk of homophobic persecution deported10
Florida: Lesbian teen expelled from school and charged over same-sex relationship20
US: LGBT activists protests against removal of gay protections from immigration reform bill+
Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks: I’ve not come out strongly against same-sex unions, but we don’t do them49
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins58- Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians5
- Governor Rick Perry: 'I am greatly disappointed' that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members2
- US: Boy Scouts of America lifts national ban on gay youth members6
- Florida: Lesbian teen expelled from school and charged over same-sex relationship20
US Boy Scouts President: Allowing gay boy scouts would be 'the right decision'1
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people62- Video: Teenager gets kicked out of Boy Scouts for being gay3
- Boy Scouts of America: We will not 'not sacrifice our mission' over gay members3
- US: Nevada Assembly passes resolution to repeal ban on equal marriage1
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault141
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'94
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage93
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'73
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill66-
Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth defends 'aggressive homosexual community' equal marriage slur64
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63-
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people62
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US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins58
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