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3 June 2011Comedian Wanda Sykes says she ‘shocked herself’ by publicly coming out 8 Lesbian comedian Wanda Sykes has said she had "no intention" of publicly coming out at a gay rights rally back in 2008 and was shocked by her own frankness about her sexuality. -
3 June 2011Facebook belatedly remove transphobic hate page 17 Facebook came under fire yet again this week for what some are claiming is a pattern of failure to take seriously attacks on the LGBT community. -
3 June 2011Simon Cowell denies claims that Britain’s Got Talent star was made to ‘act more gay’ 11 Simon Cowell has been forced to issue a statement denying claims that his record label SYCO had signed Britian's Got Talent finalist, 12-year-old Ronan Parke, over two years ago and that Parke was made to "act more gay" for publicity purposes. -
3 June 2011This weekend marks 30th anniversary of first HIV cases but ignorance is growing, say National AIDS Trust 83 This Sunday 5 June marks 30 years since the first cases of HIV. -
3 June 2011White House launches LGBT website 61 The White House has launched a website aimed specifically at LGBT people and highlighting President Obama’s ongoing support of and commitment to the LGBT community. -
3 June 2011Human Rights Watch urge residents of Liechtenstein to vote ‘yes’ in referendum over gay partnerships 32 Human Rights Watch have said that the people of Liechtenstein should vote "yes" in this month's referendum on whether their parliament should proceed to legalise same-sex partnerships. -
3 June 2011Married gay couples in Nova Scotia can now obtain a blessing from Anglican church 6 Legally partnered same-sex couples in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada, can now obtain a blessing from the country's Anglican Church. -
4 June 2011Gay baseball teams can limit straights says US judge as bisexuals make discrimination claim 32 A US federal judge in Seattle has ruled ruled that the north American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA) can continue to limit the number of straight players that can play in each team participating in the Gay Softball World Series it sponsors. -
5 June 2011Video: Google releases UK version of ‘It Gets Better’ Chrome TV ad 28 Following on from its ground-breaking TV advert for its Chrome browser that showcases the 'It Gets Better' YouTube campaign to support gay teens, Google has released a UK specific version in association with Stonewall. -
5 June 2011Glee star Jane Lynch to host Emmy awards 15 Jane Lynch, the openly lesbian star of Glee has been named as the host of the 2011 Primetime Emmy TV awards. -
5 June 2011Row after Federal Reserve flies gay pride rainbow flag in Virginia 70 The US Federal Reserve bank's decision to fly the gay pride rainbow flag outside the headquarters of the Richmond Federal Reserve in Virginia has sparked a row in a state where homosexuality is still technically illegal. -
5 June 2011Home Depot won’t cave in to anti-gay boycott by the American Family Association 42 US retailer Home Depot has said that it will not cave into a boycott by the homophobic American Family Association (AFA) who object to the chain's pro-equality workplace policies. -
5 June 2011Homophobic group flies aeroplane banner warning families about Disney’s Gay Day 56 Today sees the end of the annual Gay Days event at Disney World, Orlando Florida. -
6 June 2011Scout Association unveils plans to attract more gay members and leaders 44 The Scout Association has revealed plans to increase its amount of gay members and leaders. -
6 June 2011Exclusive: Credit scoring company Equifax discriminating against trans clients 27 An investigation by PinkNews.co.uk reporter Jane Fae reveals that one of the UK’s largest credit scorers, Equifax, is discriminatory in its treatment of trans individuals. -
6 June 2011Scottish government pledge to begin ‘process of consultation’ on gay marriage 41 The newly elected Scottish Government, led by Alex Salmond's Scottish National Party, have said they will begin a consultation on same-sex marriage. -
6 June 2011Gay men verbally abused through PA system by Trafalgar Square busker 305 Two gay men were verbally abused by a busker using a PA system in Trafalgar Square last week. -
6 June 2011Westboro baptist homophobes stage protest at national basketball finals in Dallas 28 Members of the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church yesterday protested outside the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals in Dallas, Texas, over the NBA's new policy on hurtful language toward LGBT people. -
6 June 2011Lesbian couple successfully dodge French gay marriage ban 24 Two French women successfully circumvented France's same-sex marriage ban on Saturday owing to the fact that one half of the couple is still classed as a man - in the legal sense only. -
6 June 2011Homophobic New York senator’s lesbian granddaughter speaks out 74 The lesbian granddaughter of the homophobic New York State senator Ruben Diaz Sr.
Articles from June 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 lesbians23
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 members8
Video: Teenager gets kicked out of Boy Scouts for being gay6
UK: Ugandan rapist who claimed he was at risk of homophobic persecution deported11
Florida: Lesbian teen expelled from school and charged over same-sex relationship23
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 lesbians23
- 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 relationship23
- US: Boy Scouts of America lifts national ban on gay youth members8
- Video: Teenager gets kicked out of Boy Scouts for being gay6
US Boy Scouts President: Allowing gay boy scouts would be 'the right decision'2
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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