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11 February 2009Isle of Man politician compared to Nazis over trans comments 16 A member of the Isle of Man's parliament has been accused of using language more akin to the Nazis during a debate about the rights of transexuals. -
11 February 2009Florida school board faces legal challenge over ban on gay-straight alliance group 1 The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed a lawsuit yesterday after a school board denied against student requests to form a Gay-Straight Alliance at Yulee High School last year. -
11 February 2009Prosecutors argue teen deserves adult trial for murder of gay classmate 14 A 15-year-old boy who shot a gay classmate twice in a computer room and then walked away deserves to be tried as an adult, prosecutors in California have said. -
11 February 2009Government defends ban on gay men giving blood 12 A health minister has said that an expert advisory body is keeping the ban on men who have had sex with men from donating blood under review. -
11 February 2009Free football festival is highlight of Brighton’s Winter Pride + A day of soccer activities in Brighton's Jubilee Square next month will feature a new all-stars team. -
11 February 2009Tatchell accuses Home Secretary of “gross hypocrisy” over ban on Dutch MP 22 The decision to ban a member of the Dutch parliament from entering the United Kingdom has been criticised by a prominent gay rights activist. -
12 February 2009Hungarian government proposes registered same-sex partnerships 1 The Hungarian Government has approved a new bill on registered partnerships. -
12 February 2009Iranian lesbian granted asylum in the UK 5 A gay woman has been granted refugee status after three years battling the UK's asylum system. -
12 February 2009Gay humanists back Dutch MP’s right to criticise Islam 25 A gay humanist group has said the Home Secretary was wrong to ban a Dutch MP who is critical of Islam. -
12 February 2009Governor of Utah commits to equal rights for same-sex couples + The Republican leader of the US state of Utah has said he backs civil unions for gay and lesbians. -
12 February 2009Legal battle in US federal court after HIV+ woman denied surgery 11 A 35-year-old American woman living with HIV who was denied surgery to remove her gallbladder because of her status has filed a federal lawsuit. -
13 February 2009God Hates Fags church threatens to picket Basingstoke 93 A small religious community from Kansas notorious for picketing funerals of soldiers killed in Iraq have said they are to protest in England. -
13 February 2009David Beckham subjected to homophobic abuse during England match 6 An international match between Spain and England on Wednesday was marred by homophobic chanting, according to the Gay Football Supporters Network. -
13 February 2009“Cross-dressing” man is latest victim of Bahrain’s morality purge 8 A driving instructor has been jailed for one month in Bahrain for wearing women's clothing in public. -
13 February 2009Outrage as Jamaican MP asks why “violent” gays are allowed gun licences 15 Gay equality activists in Jamaica have reacted with disgust at the latest homophobic outburst from one of the island's politicians. -
13 February 2009Irish gay marriage activists plan Valentines Day carnival + A group advocating full marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples in Ireland will hold a 'love carnival for equality' in Dublin tomorrow. -
13 February 2009Civil unions legislation passes first stage in Hawaii + A new law that would allow gay and lesbian couples in Hawaii to form a civil union has been approved by the state House of Representatives. -
13 February 2009Cambodia to ban foreign gays from adopting children 4 New rules on foreign adoption in Cambodia will ban a range of foreigners from the process. -
13 February 2009Bill Clinton asked to cancel speaking event in row over Prop 8 donor + A coalition of gay groups and trade unions have appealed to former US President Bill Clinton to reconsider a speaking engagement at a San Diego hotel this Sunday. -
13 February 2009Roman Catholic Church ready to fight gay equality in Portugal 8 The leaders of the Catholic Church in Portugal have been accused of interfering in the political process after the country's bishops said they would fight proposals to introduce gay marriage.
Articles from February 2009
Top stories
Governor Rick Perry: ‘I am greatly disappointed’ that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members1
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was ‘repulsed’ by gays and lesbians3
Boy Scouts of America: We will not ‘not sacrifice our mission’ over gay members2
US: Nevada Assembly passes resolution to repeal ban on equal marriage1
US: Boy Scouts of America lifts national ban on gay youth members5
Video: Teenager gets kicked out of Boy Scouts for being gay2
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 them41
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins58- Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians3
- US: Boy Scouts of America lifts national ban on gay youth members5
- Florida: Lesbian teen expelled from school and charged over same-sex relationship20
- Governor Rick Perry: 'I am greatly disappointed' that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members1
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people62- Boy Scouts of America: We will not 'not sacrifice our mission' over gay members2
- Video: Teenager gets kicked out of Boy Scouts for being gay2
- US: Nevada Assembly passes resolution to repeal ban on equal marriage1
US Boy Scouts President: Allowing gay boy scouts would be 'the right decision'1
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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