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24 March 2009Opinion: Why anti-gay hate laws are necessary 24 This week, actors Rowan Atkinson and Christopher Biggins attacked proposals to remove a free speech clause from anti-gay hate laws, saying it will stifle free speech and criminalise the work of comedians. -
24 March 2009Dolly Parton brushes off lesbian rumours 9 Country legend Dolly Parton has shaken off rumours she may be gay. -
24 March 2009Complaint may block young gay minister from preaching 15 A meeting is to be held to discuss whether a young gay minister should be allowed to work at a Aberdeen church. -
24 March 2009Interview: Encouraging gays to take their place in Parliament 7 Anne Begg is an instantly recognisable presence in the House of Commons. -
24 March 2009Gays and lesbians face ‘double stigma’ over mental health 6 Gay, lesbian and bisexual people in Wales face a double prejudice in terms of mental health, a survey has suggested. -
24 March 2009Government wins House of Commons vote on anti-gay hate speech 22 The government has defeated an amendment in the House of Commons that would have created a defence of "free speech" in a bill that is designed to criminalise incitement of hatred in relation to sexual orientation. -
25 March 2009Survey: Should the BBC have punished Chris Moyles over “anti-gay” broadcast? 24 On Monday, the media regulator Ofcom has found the BBC in breach of the Broadcasting Code following complaints by members of the public of that Chris Moyles displayed homophobia towards the gay singer Will Young during his BBC Radio 1 Breakfast programme. -
25 March 2009Queen Mother’s castle: ‘We will consider civil partnerships’ 12 The Castle of Mey, formerly owned by the Queen Mother, has done a U-turn and announced it will considering hosting civil partnerships for gay couples. -
25 March 2009New York newsreader killed in ‘gay slaying’ 2 The death of a New York radio newsreader has been described by authorities as a "gay slaying", according to reports. -
25 March 2009Exclusive: Former culture secretary Chris Smith calls for BBC action over Chris Moyles 16 Chris Smith, the former culture secretary who founded media watchdog Ofcom, has criticised the BBC over its handling of 'homophobic' comments made by Chris Moyles. -
25 March 2009BBC is “institutionally homophobic” 26 A PinkNews.co.uk survey has found that 69 per cent of gay respondents think Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles should be sacked over a "homophobic" imitation of gay singer Will Young. -
25 March 2009Gainesville keeps LGBT discrimination protections 5 LGBT campaigners in Gainesville, Florida, are celebrating after voters opted against stripping the city's anti-discrimination provisions. -
25 March 2009New York Senator’s U-turn on gay marriage 1 New York Senator Charles Schumer has revealed that after years of opposing gay marriage, he now supports it. -
25 March 2009LGBT artists sought for London festival 6 GFest, the annual gayWise LGBT arts festival, has opened submissions for artists and performers to showcase their work at this year's event. -
26 March 2009One in six British psychiatrists and therapists have tried to “cure” patients of homosexuality 110 Research published today in the BMC Psychiatry journal shows that a sixth of registered British therapist and psychiatrists have attempted to "cure" patients of homosexuality. -
26 March 2009Vermont governor to veto gay marriage 12 Governor Jim Douglas has announced his intention to veto the gay marriage bill if it passes the Legislature. -
26 March 2009Have you had the ‘gay cure’ therapy? 13 A report released today suggests that one in six registered British psychiatrists and therapists has attempted to 'cure' patients of homosexuality.
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26 March 2009Nelson Mandela and Will Young among the gay icons to be showcased at National Portrait Gallery 2 Gay Icons, a photography exhibition held to celebrate the contribution of gay people to history and culture, will open at the National Portrait Gallery this summer. -
26 March 2009Mayor Bloomberg shows support for gay marriage in New York 2 New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has urged the state to pass a bill legalising gay marriage. -
26 March 2009French Senate votes to recognise British civil partnerships 6 France may soon recognise British civil partnerships if an amendment to the law is passed.
Articles from March 2009
Top stories
Pope Francis urges French delegates not to follow ‘fashionable’ ideas7
UK: Muslim group seeks mosques for all sexualities9
Bermuda: Anti-discrimination law adopted amid equal marriage controversy1
Gibraltar LGBT activist awarded OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list1
German Cabinet adopts bill to give gay couples equal tax benefits8
Gay rights opponent Tory MP Edward Leigh knighted in Queen’s Birthday Honours list27
Lord Tebbit: I wouldn’t have been surprised if Jimmy Savile was homosexual52
Mixed martial arts boss to fighter who linked equal marriage to incest: ‘Leave talking to smart people’7
TV presenter Clare Balding awarded OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list5
Canada: Hockey player apologises after tweeting anti-gay slur about NBA player2
- Lord Tebbit: I wouldn't have been surprised if Jimmy Savile was homosexual52
- Mixed martial arts boss to fighter who linked equal marriage to incest: 'Leave talking to smart people'7
Despite strong intolerance of gays, Pakistan leads in world for gay porn searches41- Gay rights opponent Tory MP Edward Leigh knighted in Queen's Birthday Honours list27
Gay police officer leaves Savile inquiry job in order to take part in Big Brother 13
Northern Ireland elects first openly gay mayor 5
French Olympic swimmers pose as 'imaginary gay couple' for anti-homophobia campaign12
San Francisco: Gay blogger sentenced for taking toilet photo of gay supervisor Scott Wiener 2- TV presenter Clare Balding awarded OBE in Queen's Birthday Honours list5
- UK: Muslim group seeks mosques for all sexualities9
Daily Mail's Andrew Pierce: I'm called a 'homophobe' and 'Uncle Tom' for opposing equal marriage102-
Mixed martial arts fighter: 'Equal marriage could lead to incest, bestiality and child marriages'69
Baroness Knight: The gays are still good at antiques and Section 28 was right61
Tory Lord Mawhinney tables 'traditional marriage' amendment for equal marriage bill61
Lord Dear proposes new amendment to equal marriage bill concerning 'traditional marriage'60
Lord Hylton tables new wrecking amendment for the equal marriage bill60
French mayor: 'I will go to the gallows' before performing a same-sex wedding53-
Lord Tebbit: I wouldn't have been surprised if Jimmy Savile was homosexual52
Labour's Clause 20 sex education amendment fails in the Commons51
Pope Francis: There is a 'gay lobby' at the heart of the Vatican 'it exists'50
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