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24 February 2011Hawaii governor signs civil unions bill 2 The governor of Hawaii, Neil Abercrombie, signed a civil unions bill into law yesterday. -
24 February 2011Most Irish people support gay marriage, poll says 12 A survey of Irish adults says that the majority - 61 per cent - support marriage equality for gay couples. -
24 February 2011Indian TV report outs gay men 15 Several gay men have been outed by a TV news report in an Indian city. -
24 February 2011Manchester to celebrate centenary of gay computer scientist Alan Turing 27 Manchester will celebrate the centenary of Alan Turing's birth next year. -
24 February 2011Maryland gay marriage bill gains preliminary Senate approval 1 The Maryland Senate last night gave preliminary approval for a gay marriage bill in the state, 25 votes to 22. -
24 February 2011Congressman pushes for repeal of anti-gay Defense of Marriage Act 9 A Democratic congressman is to re-introduce a bill to overturn the anti-gay Defence of Marriage Act next week. -
25 February 2011Maryland Senate passes gay marriage bill on third reading 4 A bill to introduce gay marriage in Maryland has passed its third and final reading in the Senate on Thursday evening by 25 votes to 21. -
25 February 2011Anonymous takes down ‘God Hates Fags’ church websites 241 Anonymous, the online activist movement, has taken down the website of the Westboro Baptist Church, home of the anti-gay campaign group which claims US soldier deaths abroad happen because God hates homosexuality. -
25 February 2011Donation saves Alan Turing’s papers 11 A collection of computer genius Alan Turing's papers have been saved for the nation by the National Heritage Memorial Fund. -
25 February 2011US right hopes to make gay marriage an election issue 28 Following the Obama administration's announcement that it will no longer defend the Defence of Marriage Act, US conservatives say they will make gay marriage an election issue. -
25 February 2011Lady Gaga to be godmother to Elton John’s son 22 Lady Gaga is to be a godmother to Elton John and David Furnish's new baby son. -
25 February 2011India bans gay couples from surrogacy 23 India is to ban gay couples from using surrogate mothers. -
25 February 2011Move to tackle racism on the gay scene 83 A new push to tackle racism on the gay scene is encouraging people to be "switched on" about discrimination. -
25 February 2011Gay journalist Johann Hari calls for open debate on ‘Muslim homophobia’ 199 There should be an open discussion on homophobia amongst Muslims, gay journalist Johann Hari says. -
27 February 2011Archbishop of Canterbury says Church will fight moves to introduce gay marriage 236 The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has told a private meeting of influential MPs that he is not prepared to allow Church of England buildings to host religious civil partnerships. -
28 February 2011England cricketer Steven Davies comes out as gay 61 Steven Davies, the England wicket keeper, has announced he is gay. -
28 February 2011President Obama appoints gay man as social secretary 6 US president Barack Obama has appointed a gay man as his social secretary. -
28 February 2011Natalie Portman wins Oscar for Black Swan 9 Natalie Portman won a Best Actress Oscar last night for her role as a ballet dancer in Black Swan. -
28 February 2011Ireland elects first openly gay TD 15 Ireland has elected its first openly gay Teachta Dála, the Irish equivalent of an MP. -
28 February 2011Court upholds foster ban on couple who oppose homosexuality 390 The High Court has upheld a council's decision to bar a couple from fostering children because they oppose homosexuality.
Articles from February 2011
Top stories
Governor Rick Perry: ‘I am greatly disappointed’ that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members7
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was ‘repulsed’ by gays and lesbians17
Boy Scouts of America: We will not ‘not sacrifice our mission’ over gay members6
US: Nevada Assembly passes resolution to repeal ban on equal marriage1
US: Boy Scouts of America lifts national ban on gay youth members7
Video: Teenager gets kicked out of Boy Scouts for being gay3
UK: Ugandan rapist who claimed he was at risk of homophobic persecution deported10
Florida: Lesbian teen expelled from school and charged over same-sex relationship21
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 them51
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins58- Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians17
- Governor Rick Perry: 'I am greatly disappointed' that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members7
- Florida: Lesbian teen expelled from school and charged over same-sex relationship21
- US: Boy Scouts of America lifts national ban on gay youth members7
US Boy Scouts President: Allowing gay boy scouts would be 'the right decision'1- Video: Teenager gets kicked out of Boy Scouts for being gay3
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 members6
- US: Nevada Assembly passes resolution to repeal ban on equal marriage1
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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