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4 March 2009California Attorney General: ‘Prop 8 comparable to 1960s racism’ 4 The Attorney General of California, Jerry Brown, has called for Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage in the US state, to be deemed unconstitutional and stricken down. -
4 March 2009Pelosi cites hate crimes and employment protection as priorities 2 The Speaker of the US House of Representatives has said that three gay equality issues will be tackled. -
4 March 2009Men with prostate cancer have “worst” NHS experience + A new survey has revealed a lack of knowledge that men living with prostate cancer – the most common cancer in men – continue to have to deal with the ‘historical legacy of neglect’ surrounding the disease. -
4 March 2009THT launches new guide for teachers on gay relationships 2 A free guide for teachers with ideas they can use to help discuss topics like same sex relationships and homophobia with their students has been produced. -
4 March 2009Jamaican PM will not “yield to pressure” on gay rights 14 The Prime Minister of Jamaica has said that the country will not decriminalise homosexual acts and that he has a duty to "protect" the country. -
4 March 2009Murder investigation launched after gay couple attacked + Police in London have begun a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of a man in Bromley yesterday. -
4 March 2009German MP to speak at gay equality rally in Philadelphia + A programme of events has been announced for America's National Equality Rally at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Sunday May 3rd. -
4 March 2009Gay man chosen for key post in Obama administration 2 The President of the United States has confirmed that he intends to nominate John Berry as Director of the Office of Personnel Management. -
4 March 2009US adoption websites accused of gay discrimination cease trading in New York 1 New York's Attorney General has announced that an American adoption service provider has ceased trading in the state. -
4 March 2009Prime Minister renews special relationship in address to US Congress 4 Gordon Brown addressed a joint session of the United States Congress earlier today, only the fifth British Prime Minister to do so. -
5 March 2009US Christians accused of exporting anti-gay message to Africa 7 A conference in Uganda which begins today has been condemned by human rights groups. -
5 March 2009Scottish Parliament committee backs hate crimes bill + The Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee has published its Stage 1 Report on proposed legislation that allows courts to impose tougher sentences for offences aggravated by the victim's disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. -
5 March 2009Westminster targets drug-dealing and anti-social behaviour in Soho 3 A central London council is to shut down the remaining unlicensed sex shops in Soho. -
5 March 2009California Supreme Court to hear gay marriage arguments 3 The 18,000 gay and lesbian couples who legally married in California last year may find out today if they are valid. -
5 March 2009Police murder hunt underway after gay couple attacked at London home 12 A gay couple were attacked in their London home on Tuesday, leaving one dead and the other in hospital with stab wounds. -
5 March 2009FA to launch anti-homophobia campaign + The Football Association is planning to release a DVD to raise awareness of homophobia in the sport. -
5 March 2009Man acquitted of double murder uses gay panic defence 10 A man who confessed to killing a gay couple has been acquitted of murder by a jury in Spain, who accepted his defence of "fear". -
5 March 2009LGBT university staff and students face ‘high levels’ of discrimination 3 A survey has suggested that many gay, bisexual and trans staff and students in UK higher education institutes suffer homophobia and discrimination. -
5 March 2009Man found dead in South London gay cruising ground 10 Police have confirmed a man's body was found yesterday in a Croydon park, South London. -
5 March 2009Preview: Sydney Mardi Gras promises to be sunny despite economic gloom 2 PinkNews.co.uk's Australia Correspondent Emma Cullingford previews this weekend's Mardi Gras and explores the impact of the global economic downturn on the pride event.
Articles from March 2009
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Lib Dem MP Greg Mulholland: I would rather be called a ‘s**t’ than a homophobe and the equal marriage bill is flawed5
Lib Dem MP Greg Mulholland brands student a s**t in equal marriage Twitter row5
UKIP leader Nigel Farage: I won’t expel members who call gay sex ‘disgusting’20
Gay Tory MP Stuart Andrew slams Sir Gerald Howarth over his ‘aggressive homosexuality community’ jibe12
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote42
Yvette Cooper: ‘Let us be loud and proud, celebrate, not discriminate, and pass equal marriage’1
US: Same-sex sponsorship amendment withdrawn from broad immigration bill11
Nick Clegg: Tories need to stop fighting over equal marriage and ‘get back to governing’4
Diane Abbott: ‘Momentous’ equal marriage bill will improve the lives of so many8
MPs who voted against the third reading of the equal marriage bill47
- David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote42
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins48- MPs who voted against the third reading of the equal marriage bill 47
MPs pass same-sex marriage bill in final third reading51
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage 87- Lib Dem MP Greg Mulholland brands student a s**t in equal marriage Twitter row5
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault140
London: Gay sauna denies hosting 'bareback' sex parties 32
Amendments to equal marriage bill on transgender rights withdrawn at request of Equality Minister16- Gay Tory MP Stuart Andrew slams Sir Gerald Howarth over his 'aggressive homosexuality community' jibe 12
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London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault140
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 marriage87
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'73
Government to consider abolishing civil partnerships or opening up to straight couples68
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill64
Lib Dem MP Sarah Teather tells Catholic newspaper 'I never went into politics to tackle equal marriage'59
Lib Dem Deputy Leader Simon Hughes: 'Marriage should be between one man and one woman'58
Tory MP David Burrowes: 'I'm not anti-gay; I'm just pro-marriage'57
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