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8 December 2009Russian human rights commissioner says Moscow Pride should be held in Germany 11 The Commissioner for Human Rights in Moscow, Alexander Muzykantsk, has suggested that Russian gays and lesbians should hold gay Pride marches in Germany, instead of their own country. -
8 December 2009Colin Firth says Hollywood ‘constrains’ gay actors 12 Colin Firth has agreed that it is difficult for gay actors to be open about their sexuality. -
8 December 2009Researchers say stem cells could be engineered to fight HIV 3 Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have discovered that human stem cells could be engineered to kill HIV-infected cells. -
8 December 2009US trans teen sues McDonald’s for discrimination 14 A trans teenager who claims she was twice denied a job by McDonald's is suing the fast food chain for discrimination. -
9 December 2009Communities secretary promises new funding to tackle white supremacists 14 Communities secretary John Denham yesterday promised £5 million of funding for police and local councils to tackle threats from white supremacists. -
9 December 2009Illegal cab driver guilty of raping gay men in London 10 A man who posed as a taxi driver was yesterday found guilty of raping two young gay men after picking them up from a London nightclub. -
9 December 2009Gay journalist Andrew Pierce to join Daily Mail 20 Andrew Pierce, the assistant editor of the Daily Telegraph, is to join the Daily Mail as consultant editor. -
9 December 2009Bruce Springsteen supports gay marriage 11 Bruce Springsteen, who was born in New Jersey, has released a message in support of gay marriage in the state. -
9 December 2009Pepsi ‘regrets’ sponsoring homophobic Beenie Man concert 19 Drinks giant Pepsi has said it was not aware of homophobic lyrics sung by a reggae artist whose concert it supported. -
9 December 2009Mayor of London Boris Johnson criticised for attending ‘homophobic’ pastor’s carol service 31 London mayor Boris Johnson has been criticised by gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell for attending a carol service hosted by a pastor who has opposed gay equality legislation. -
9 December 2009Gay rape victim warns others to avoid unlicensed taxis 5 One of the victims of Mohamad Caid, the illegal cab driver who preyed on young gay men leaving a London nightclub, has spoken out about his experience and encouraged other gay victims of sexual assault to report it to police. -
9 December 2009US lesbian bishop-elect ‘hurt’ by claims she is divisive 18 Rev Mary Glasspool, the lesbian Los Angeles assistant bishop who was elected last weekend, has said she is upset by claims that she is dividing the Anglican church. -
9 December 2009Man accused of murder claims gay victims sexually assaulted him + A man on trial for the murder of one man and the attempted murder of his partner has claimed that the couple sexually assaulted him. -
10 December 2009Elton John and Judy Garland ranked top gay icons 10 Elton John and Judy Garland have been ranked as the top male and female celebrity gay icons respectively. -
10 December 2009New Jersey’s gay marriage vote cancelled 4 The state Senate vote on gay marriage in New Jersey has been cancelled. -
10 December 2009TUC announces new coalition to tackle homophobia in football 4 The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has unveiled a new alliance to help stamp out homophobia in football. -
10 December 2009Uganda ‘to remove death penalty from anti-gay bill’ 29 Uganda will reportedly drop plans for the execution and life imprisonment of gays. -
10 December 2009Schools to record all homophobic, sexist and racist bullying 16 The government announced today that schools will be required to record all incidents of homophobic, racist and sexist bullying. -
10 December 2009Would-be MP calls Tory candidate a ‘homosexual pervert’ 106 An independent candidate for Salford and Eccles has received a police warning for calling a gay Tory candidate a "homosexual pervert". -
10 December 2009Sperm donor wins access to lesbian couple’s son 13 An Irish man who donated sperm to a lesbian couple has won the right to see the child.
Articles from December 2009
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Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts12
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’3
US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager1
Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too5
US: Lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl, rejects plea deal7
Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic+
Tory MP Richard Drax: The equal marriage bill is ‘intolerant legislation’33
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights31
Lesbian drama tipped for top prize at Cannes film festival1
Blackburn Rovers footballer charged with making a homophobic gesture at Brighton fans+
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card93
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians45
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins59
Governor Rick Perry: 'I am greatly disappointed' that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members22
Video: Book published to teach children to pray to Jesus for gay people to turn straight37
Australia: Man who stalked footballer and talked of 'gay orgy' jailed 1- Florida: Lesbian teen expelled from school and charged over same-sex relationship23
- Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights31
Lib Dem MP Gordon Birtwistle defends voting against equal marriage 37
Nick Clegg and Francis Maude agree to fly rainbow flag from Cabinet Office for Pride week6
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'95
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage93-
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card93
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 slur65
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people63
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63
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