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17 June 2009Christian ‘civil liberties’ group wants to burn gay book 44 A book about a young gay man struggling to come to terms with his sexuality has provoked the wrath of a US Christian 'civil liberties' group who say it should be burned. -
17 June 2009LGBT people urged to join Iran demonstration in London 18 On the fifth day of violence and unrest in Iran following the country's elections, LGBT people are being urged to attend a demonstration calling for democracy and freedom. -
17 June 2009Georgia Supreme Court rules against ‘homophobic’ custody agreement 4 A ruling by Georgia's Supreme Court to reject the custody agreement placed on a gay father has been heralded as a victory over “blatant discrimination”. -
17 June 2009Women ‘up to seven times less likely to report homophobic crime than men’ 11 A Metropolitan Police survey has suggested that women are up to seven times less likely to report homophobic or transphobic crime than men. -
17 June 2009China appears to back down over gay-ban internet filtering 6 New internet software designed to filter out violence and porn in China may not be mandatory, it has been reported. -
17 June 2009Do you want to win thousands by appearing on the BBC’s new gameshow Pointless? 7 Brighter Pictures is looking for lively PAIRS of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered) contestants to audition for a chance to be on… A BRAND NEW, BBC GAME SHOW, POINTLESS! -
18 June 2009Second ambassador in a week under fire for Pride support 10 The British ambassador to Bulgaria has been criticised for his support of gay Pride. -
18 June 2009Exclusive: British Foreign Office reacts to gay Iraqi killings 6 The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office has released a statement on the killings of gay men in Iraq, following strong condemnation of the reports from the US State Department last week. -
18 June 2009Trans woman runs for mayor in Idaho 4 Melissa Sue Robinson, a trans woman, is running in the mayoral election for Nampa, Idaho. -
18 June 2009Cher ‘supportive’ of Chaz Bono’s sex change 8 Cher has said she supports her child Chaz Bono's decision to change gender. -
18 June 2009Straight teacher makes claim for homophobic abuse 12 A straight teacher has told an employment tribunal that he suffered homophobic taunts from pupils who called him "perv", "gay", "poof", and "weirdo". -
18 June 2009Fears for gay participants of World Outgames 1 LGBT people may face imprisonment or even capital punishment after taking part in the annual World Outgames, a policitian has warned. -
18 June 2009Sacked gay referee fights to get his job back 11 A 33-year-old Turkish football referee who was sacked for being gay has said he will take his fight to the European Court of Human Rights. -
18 June 2009Bill to equalise age of consent in Gibraltar defeated 6 A Private Members Bill aimed to equalise the age of consent for gay men in Gibraltar has been defeated in parliament. -
18 June 2009Gay dads to become parents for the fourth time 4 Barrie and Tony Drewitt-Barlow, the first gay couple in the UK to become surrogate fathers, have revealed they are to become parents again. -
18 June 2009Peter Tatchell calls for UK intervention after Gibraltar defeats equal age of consent 66 Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has called for Foreign Secretary David Miliband to intervene after Gibraltar today voted to defeat a bill equalising the age of consent for gay men. -
19 June 2009Chair of Pride London calls gay blood ban ‘prejudiced and homophobic’ 16 The chair of Pride London, Paul Birrell, has spoken out against the ban on allowing gay men to donate blood. -
19 June 2009Gay group asks Bruno producers to add positive message to film 12 A group campaigning for positive gay representation have asked the makers of Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen's latest film, to include a pro-gay message to the end of the film. -
19 June 2009Maine gay marriage opponents hire firm which led Proposition 8 campaign + Opponents of gay marriage in Maine have hired the public relations firm which was instrumental in bringing about Proposition 8, the initiative that banned gay marriage in California. -
19 June 2009Ricky Martin comes out as bisexual 34 Pop star Ricky Martin has revealed he is bisexual.
Articles from June 2009
Top stories
Labour MP Diana Johnson: It’s now time for Parliament to tackle the issue of gay conversion therapy9
UK: Man jailed for attack on lesbian couple in Hartlepool takeaway2
Ukraine: LGBT activists in Kiev hold first ever gay pride march8
Birmingham Pride kicks off with Peter Tatchell leading Equal Love carnival+
Moscow Pride organisers arrested outside Mayor’s office3
Obama praises Boy Scouts’ progress but wants gay leaders too4
Former Leeds player Robbie Rogers slated to return as first openly gay footballer7
Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts31
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’8
US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager4
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card140- Former Leeds player Robbie Rogers slated to return as first openly gay footballer7
- Bryan Fischer says forced drowning 'would be better' than inclusion in the Boy Scouts31
- Labour MP Diana Johnson: It's now time for Parliament to tackle the issue of gay conversion therapy 9
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights55- Ukraine: LGBT activists in Kiev hold first ever gay pride march8
- Moscow Pride organisers arrested outside Mayor's office3
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians48
Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too17
Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic0
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault141-
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card140
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'95
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage93
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill66
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people66-
Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth defends 'aggressive homosexual community' equal marriage slur66
Sir Gerald Howarth: 'I should have used 'militant' rather than 'aggressive' to describe homosexuals65
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63
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