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8 September 2009Lesbian author Sarah Waters on Booker Prize shortlist 1 Lesbian author Sarah Waters is one of six authors on the Booker Prize shortlist, which was announced today. -
8 September 2009Neo-Nazi obsessed with homophobic bomber jailed for six years 10 A white supremacist who was obsessed with homophobic Soho bomber David Copeland was jailed today for at least six years for a string of terrorist offences. -
8 September 2009Nurse who asked Obama to rid the world of gays is suspended 19 An Australian male nurse who called for a "world free of homosexuals" has had his licence suspended. -
8 September 2009Missouri city set to remove anti-gay law 5 The city of Springfield, in the US state of Missouri, is set to remove a law which discriminates gays and lesbians from its ordinances tonight. -
8 September 2009Lesbian soldier who deserted US Army pleads for refugee status 2 A lesbian soldier who deserted the US Army after allegedly being physically abused and threatened is appealing to be allowed to stay in Canada as a refugee. -
8 September 2009Trans woman runs for mayor in Idaho 1 A trans woman running for mayor in Nampa in the US state of Idaho says she has been warmly received by voters. -
9 September 2009Caster Semenya unveils glamorous look as she learns she’ll keep gold medal 27 South African athlete Caster Semenya has learned that she will be entitled to retain her 800-metre gold medal regardless of the results of tests to ascertain whether she is really a man or a woman. -
9 September 2009Welsh man accused of raping trans woman + A man from the Welsh town of Llanelli is on trial for the rape of a trans woman. -
9 September 2009Video: George Clooney resists gay fan who stripped off for him 2 George Clooney proved his reputation for smoothness this week when a half-naked man made a pass at him. -
9 September 2009Mayor who tried to ban gay pride praises Taliban ‘family values’ 57 The Doncaster mayor who tried to ban funding for gay Pride marches has caused shock by claiming people should look to the Taliban as a good example of family values. -
9 September 2009Washington judge rejects attempt to block referendum on gay partnership law + A Washington judge has refused to block a statewide referendum on whether gay couples should be given expanded rights under domestic partnerships. -
9 September 2009Amnesty sends warning over Lithuania’s criminalisation of ‘homosexual propaganda’ 9 Human rights charity Amnesty International has condemned plans by Lithuania to criminalise the "promotion" of homosexuality, saying it could lead to increased violence and discrimination against gays and lesbians. -
9 September 2009Would-be Iowa governor promises to repeal gay marriage 15 One of the six Republican candidates in the challenge for governor of Iowa has promised that if successful, he will repeal gay marriage in the state. -
9 September 2009Publisher forced to apologise to Peter Tatchell 11 A small publishing company has apologised to gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell for alleging he was racist and Islamophobic. -
9 September 2009Turkish man tried in absentia for ‘honour killing’ of gay son 7 A Turkish man accused of killing his gay son has gone on trial this week in Istanbul. -
9 September 2009Gay bishop Gene Robinson: ’20 years ago, coming out was almost like committing suicide’ 5 The first gay US bishop, Gene Robinson, has spoken about coming out, his relationship with his former wife, and the chances of more gay bishops being elected. -
9 September 2009Australia’s HIV rates lowest for ten years 3 Rates of HIV infections in Australia are at their lowest level in ten years, according to new official figures. -
9 September 2009Comment: We need to speak up against homophobia in music 4 Several concerts by reggae artist Buju Banton were recently cancelled in America, amid controversy over notoriously homophobic lyrics which incite the murder of gay people. -
9 September 2009Lindsay Lohan appointed artistic advisor for House of Emanuel Ungaro 6 Bisexual actress Lindsay Lohan has been appointed "artistic adviser" for House of Emanuel Ungaro. -
10 September 2009Lesbian star Ellen DeGeneres named as American Idol judge 3 Ellen DeGeneres has been picked to replace Paula Adbul as a judge on American Idol.
Articles from September 2009
Top stories
Manager: Fined and suspended mixed martial arts fighter ‘doesn’t feel remorse’ for homophobic tweet7
Coalition deal with Labour on straight civil partnerships keeps same-sex marriage bill on track9
MPs reject proposal to introduce straight civil partnerships without a full review9
MPs vote overwhelmingly to hold a speedy review on the future of civil partnerships8
Maria Miller: I am happy to accept Labour’s amendment on a speedy civil partnerships review5
MPs reject legal protection for religious anti-gay equality beliefs10
Tory MP Gerald Howarth: ‘There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage’57
Amendment to allow civil registrars to opt-out of same-sex marriages defeated by MPs22
Church of Scotland votes to allow ordaining ministers in same-sex relationships10
Comment: Say no to same-sex bill marriage amendments, Mr Cameron2
Video: President Obama tells all-male college 'Be the best husband to your boyfriend'7
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault124- Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage' 57
- Coalition deal with Labour on straight civil partnerships keeps same-sex marriage bill on track9
- Manager: Fined and suspended mixed martial arts fighter 'doesn't feel remorse' for homophobic tweet7
- MPs reject proposal to introduce straight civil partnerships without a full review9
- MPs reject legal protection for religious anti-gay equality beliefs10
Daniel Radcliffe: When filming Kill Your Darlings, I was given 'step-by-step' gay sex scene instructions22- Amendment to allow civil registrars to opt-out of same-sex marriages defeated by MPs22
- MPs vote overwhelmingly to hold a speedy review on the future of civil partnerships8
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Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion133
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London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault124
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'72
Government to consider abolishing civil partnerships or opening up to straight couples68
Bret Easton Ellis slams GLAAD and says gay basketball player Jason Collins treated like a 'baby panda'66
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
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Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage'57
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Tory MP David Burrowes: I only want a referendum on same-sex marriage so I can defeat the government's bill54
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