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20 May 2009Vigilantes ‘patrolling woods with chainsaws’ to discourage cottaging 27 A group of vigilantes apparently armed with chainsaws and shotguns have been patrolling a Derbyshire wood to discourage gay men meeting for sex. -
20 May 2009Elton John: ‘HIV/AIDS is still winning’ + Sir Elton John has spoken out on the issue of HIV/AIDS, saying governments and the medical industry are not doing enough to prevent the world epidemic. -
20 May 2009100 arrested in hate crime raids across London 20 One hundred people were arrested today as part of a police swoop on hate crimes in London. -
20 May 2009Tennessee schools face lawsuit for blocking gay sites 3 Two school districts in Tennessee, US, have been hit with a lawsuit for blocking access to websites discussing lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans issues. -
20 May 2009Obama nominates lesbian for US Attorney role + President Barack Obama has nominated an out lesbian, Jenny Durkan, for the position of US Attorney for the Western District of Washington. -
20 May 2009Gay domestic violence campaign to be launched at Birmingham Pride 3 A new campaign is urging gay and lesbian victims of domestic violence to report it to the police. -
20 May 2009Pentagon: ‘No plans to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ 4 The Pentagon said yesterday there are no plans to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the directive that bans gays from serving openly in the military. -
20 May 2009Maine drafts ballot question for possible gay marriage referendum 1 Election officials in Maine have drafted the question which will appear on ballot papers if opponents gather enough signatures to call a referendum on the state's recent decision to legalise gay marriage. -
20 May 2009Lesbian student wins $25,000 payout over homophobic harassment 1 A lesbian student who claimed she was the victim of anti-gay harassment and discrimination at a California school has received $25,000 (£15,950) in a settlement. -
21 May 2009New Hampshire gay marriage bill stalls + New Hampshire has voted against an amended bill to allow gay marriage in the state. -
21 May 2009Ruth Kelly claimed thousands of pounds for flood damage despite having home insurance 12 Former Equality Minister Ruth Kelly claimed thousands of pounds for water damage caused by a burst pipe, despite having home insurance at the time. -
21 May 2009Churches to be banned from turning down gay staff 206 Religious groups are to be forced to accept gay youth workers, secretaries and other staff under new anti-discrimination laws. -
21 May 2009Prop 8 decision draws closer + The California Supreme Court's decision on whether to strike down Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in the state, could come as soon as Tuesday. -
21 May 2009BNP leader Nick Griffin to attend Queen’s summer garden party 9 BNP member Richard Barnbrook and party leader Nick Griffin are among the guests at a summer garden party to be hosted by the Queen. -
21 May 2009Trevor Phillips acknowledges ‘intense hurt’ caused by Evangelical appointment 33 Trevor Phillips, chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, has acknowledged the anger felt by LGBT groups at the appointment of Evangelical leader and gay rights critic Joel Edwards to the organisation. -
21 May 2009Student banned from making presentation on gay rights leader Harvey Milk 8 A California school which illegally censored a sixth-grade student's presentation of gay rights activist Harvey Milk may face a lawsuit. -
22 May 2009Clinton to give equal benefits to gay US diplomats 6 Gay partners of US diplomats stationed overseas are to receive equal benefits in plans unveiled by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. -
22 May 2009Comment: Is America ready for a gay Idol? 21 Following gay singer Adam Lambert's loss in the final of American Idol, Omar Hassan questions whether 'Glambert's' sexuality dissuaded voters. -
22 May 2009BBC star Jonathan Ross loses live radio show to avoid further complaints 17 Jonathan Ross's Radio 2 show is to be pre-recorded from this weekend, the BBC has said. -
22 May 2009Evangelical groups call on Church of Scotland to back gay minister 52 Ten Evangelical groups have urged the Church of Scotland to back the ordination of openly gay Reverend Scott Rennie.
Articles from May 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 lesbians2
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 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 lesbians2
- 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 members3
- US: Nevada Assembly passes resolution to repeal ban on equal marriage1
- Video: Teenager gets kicked out of Boy Scouts for being gay2
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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