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22 May 2009Texas mayor resigns for gay partner 8 The mayor of San Angelo, Texas, has resigned just ten days after a landslide re-election victory to pursue his relationship with his gay partner, an illegal immigrant. -
22 May 2009Exclusive: BBC denies live radio ban on Jonathan Ross was caused by gay ‘joke’ controversy 92 The BBC has denied that complaints over a gay joke made by Jonathan Ross were the reason for axing his live Radio 2 show. -
22 May 2009Stephen Fry: Public anger over MPs’ expenses is ‘revolting’ 32 Openly gay broadcaster Stephen Fry has waded into the row over MPs' extravagant expenses claims, saying public anger over the scandal was "revolting". -
22 May 2009Stephen Fry voted top choice to replace Commons Speaker who quit over expenses scandal 1 Stephen Fry has been named as the top celebrity choice to take over the role of Speaker of the House of Commons after Michael Martin was forced to resign this week over MPs' expenses. -
22 May 2009Illinois tipped to allow civil unions next week 4 The Illinois General Assembly is expected to pass a measure next week allowing civil unions for gay couples. -
22 May 2009Green Party calls for EU-wide gay marriage 10 The Green Party is backing calls for an end to the ban on same-sex marriage in the UK and in other EU member states. -
22 May 2009NHS offers 20-minute HIV test 5 A new HIV test which takes only 20 minutes to deliver a result is now available on the NHS. -
22 May 2009Charities launch guide on prosecutions for HIV transmission 1 Two leading HIV charities have launched a guide for people living with HIV in England and Wales explaining criminal prosecutions for HIV transmission. -
24 May 2009Church of Scotland approves appointment of openly gay minister 27 The Church of Scotland General Assembly last night voted to approve the ordination of openly gay minister Scott Rennie. -
25 May 2009Church of Scotland to establish commission to examine gay clergy issue 11 Just days after the Church of Scotland's General Assembly voted to approve the ordination of an openly gay minister, it has decided to avoid a potentially damaging debate on the issue of gay clergy. -
26 May 2009California Supreme Court to announce Prop 8 decision today 3 The California Supreme Court is to announce its decision on whether Proposition 8, the initiative that banned gay marriage in the state, is constitutional. -
26 May 2009Two-year moratorium on gay ordinations in Scotland 8 The Church of Scotland has imposed a two-year ban on new ordinations of gay ministers. -
26 May 2009Opinion: The gay community will no longer accept spurious claims of homophobia 50 Paul Canning argues that recent claims of homophobia by MPs exposed for extravagant expenses will no longer wash with the gay community. -
26 May 2009Nigel Lythgoe apologises for anti-gay comments on dance show 10 British producer Nigel Lythgoe has apologised after being accused of homophobia. -
26 May 2009Catholic aide claims gay men are to blame for paedophilia 151 An aide of the Archbishop of Cardiff has claimed that gay men are the main perpetrators of paedophilia in the Catholic Church. -
26 May 2009Husband of former minister who introduced civil partnerships ‘was paid £5,000 for advice’ + Former Deputy Equality Minister Meg Munn, who was responsible for introducing civil partnerships, has been caught up in the latest round of the expenses scandal. -
26 May 2009Eminem helped by Elton John in drug addiction battle 9 Eminem has revealed that Elton John came to his aid during his addiction to painkillers. -
26 May 2009Setback for Liverpool’s gay village 7 The long-awaited arrival of Liverpool's gay village may not take place until as late as August, it has been revealed. -
26 May 2009DJ Sam Ronson condemns ‘attack’ on lesbian clubber 2 Openly gay DJ Samantha Ronson has responded with anger over reports that a lesbian clubber at one of her gigs was viciously attacked because of her sexual orientation. -
26 May 2009Video: California Supreme Court upholds gay marriage ban 25 The California Supreme Court has upheld Proposition 8, the initiative which banned gay marriage in the state.
Articles from May 2009
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Poll: 7 in 10 Russians are against the ‘justification and display of homosexuality’18
Portugal: Parliament grants same-sex couples some adoption rights5
Comment: Dear Philip Hammond, equal marriage might upset people, but it is worth it for equality12
Italian Chamber of Deputies President: ‘Macho culture reduces gay people to caricatures’2
US: Mixed martial arts fighter suspended for tweeting the word ‘fag’3
Sunderland Football Club flies rainbow flag in support of IDAHOT2
Scotland: Trans woman threatened with ban from shopping centre for using ladies’ toilets14
National AIDS Trust: ‘Passing equal marriage will help in the fight against the UK’s HIV epidemic’3
France: Final marriage equality hurdle passed as Constitutional Council approves bill25
Turkey urged to broadcast Eurovision following TV station cancellation over lesbian kiss7
Daniel Radcliffe: When filming Kill Your Darlings, I was given 'step-by-step' gay sex scene instructions8
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'67- Scotland: Trans woman threatened with ban from shopping centre for using ladies' toilets14
- France: Final marriage equality hurdle passed as Constitutional Council approves bill25
Georgia: IDAHOT rally attacked by thousands of violent protesters16
Study: Audiences don't mind gay actors playing straight roles 11- Turkey urged to broadcast Eurovision following TV station cancellation over lesbian kiss7
- Poll: 7 in 10 Russians are against the 'justification and display of homosexuality'18
ILGA-Europe releases 2013 European LGBT rights map 50- Video: Finland's pro-equal marriage Eurovision entrant stages lesbian kiss and gets into final14
Tory MP Nadine Dorries: 'The gay marriage bill is taking the sex out of marriage'89
US: Minnesota Republican moved to tears over 'heartbreaking' same-sex marriage bill73-
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'67
Bret Easton Ellis slams GLAAD and says gay basketball player Jason Collins treated like a 'baby panda'65
Government to consider abolishing civil partnerships or opening up to straight couples65
US Radio host: Gay news websites are covered with porn that is turning teens gay62
Lib Dem MP Sarah Teather tells Catholic newspaper 'I never went into politics to tackle equal marriage'59
Tory MP David Burrowes: 'I'm not anti-gay; I'm just pro-marriage'57
Christians called to pray at Parliament in opposition to equal marriage bill56
New Zealand: B&B owner says 'not in my home' to lesbian couple56
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