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8 December 2011Video: Rick Perry condemns gays in military while children “cannot celebrate Christmas” 121 A presidential campaign advert released this week by Rick Perry depicts him saying there is "something wrong with our country" when gays can serve in the military, but children cannot "celebrate Christmas or pray in school". -
8 December 2011Government launches first-ever action plan to advance transgender equality 68 Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone said the government plans to work "with schools, businesses and communities so that together, we can drive change and help consign transphobia to the past.” -
8 December 2011Theatre company appeals for trans scriptwriters 4 A UK theatre company is seeking submissions of short plays about transgender issues to be performed in Manchester next year, and says no previous script-writing experience is necessary. -
8 December 2011Rufus Wainwright speaks of “manly” album, having “certainly enough gay records” 32 Musician Rufus Wainwright has described a "very manly" tone to his seventh studio album, after always putting on "a lavish spectacle". -
8 December 2011Partner of Turkish gay man shot in ‘honour killing’ to address London audience tomorrow 50 İbrahim Can, the partner of Ahmet Yildiz, a gay man shot dead in a reported "honour killing" in the Turkish city of Istanbul, will speak about his experience at London's SOAS tomorrow. -
8 December 2011Malawi says it will review anti-gay laws in light of “public opinion” 35 The Malawian Justice Minister has included the country's anti-gay laws in a list of legislation he wants reviewed, saying the rules may not reflect "public opinion". -
9 December 201150,000 respond to Scotland’s gay marriage consultation 85 More than 50,000 responses have been submitted to the Scottish government’s consultation on the introduction of gay marriage. -
9 December 2011Video: Newt Gingrich’s lesbian half-sister will support rival Barack Obama for presidency 15 The lesbian half-sister of Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has criticised her brother’s stance on gay rights and said she will support president Barack Obama in next year’s presidential election. -
9 December 2011US Appeals Court judges tear down Prop 8 supporters’ attempts to disqualify decision of gay judge 53 The sponsors of California’s controversial gay marriage ban attempted to disqualify the decision of a federal judge, Vaughn Walker, because he didn’t declare that he was gay when he overturned the state’s gay marriage ban last year. -
9 December 2011Comment: Why does the equality minister oppose marriage equality? by Peter Tatchell 26 Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell claims that the Liberal Democrat equality minister, Lynne Featherstone, does not support equality because she hasn't backed religious gay marriages or straight civil partnerships. -
9 December 2011Comment: Peter Tatchell is wrong to criticise Lynne Featherstone by Evan Harris 77 Former Liberal Democrat MP, Evan Harris, defends Lib Dem equality minister, Lynne Featherstone, after her stance on marriage equality was questioned by the human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell. -
9 December 2011Plans for London 2012 Olympics Pride House London to be unveiled tonight 23 Tonight sees the unveiling of Pride House London, a week long festival run to coincide with the London 2012 Olympic Games. At an event tonight, held at London’s City Hall, details for the festival which will include live music, entertainment, LGBT art, sports and tournaments will be revealed. -
11 December 2011Wrestler Hulk Hogan suing ex-wife for claiming he had a gay affair 18 Wrestler Hulk Hogan is to sue his former wife for defamation after she used a radio interview to promote her autobiography to claim that her ex-husband had a gay relationship with fellow WWE star Brutus Beefcake. -
11 December 2011Marcus Collins loses out in final of X Factor 14 Marcus Collins, who is openly gay, lost out to girl band, Little Mix, on the television talent show X Factor at the final broadcast this evening on ITV 1 and filmed in front of an audience of 10,000 at Wembley Stadium. -
12 December 2011Rick Perry confronted over anti-gay ad 29 Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry was heckled yesterday over a promotional ad which says there is “something wrong with our country” when gays can serve in the military, but children cannot “celebrate Christmas or pray in school”.
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12 December 2011Tel Aviv gay park ‘becoming too dangerous’ 28 A Tel Aviv park popular with the gay community is becoming too dangerous after a series of attacks, campaigners say. -
12 December 2011Interview: Boy George, King of Queens 26 He’s one of the world’s most instantly recognisable people. -
12 December 2011Scottish church minister compares gay marriage to paedophilia 215 A Scottish church minister has caused outrage by comparing homosexuality to paedophilia, polygamy and theft.
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12 December 2011West Midlands police hunting five after anti-gay attack 10 West Midlands police are looking for five men in connection with a homophobic attack in Walsall last month. -
12 December 2011Hulk Hogan: ‘If I was gay I would embrace it’ 14 Hulk Hogan has dismissed his former wife's claims that he is gay as "insane" and says he would accept his sexuality if he was gay.
Articles from 2011
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Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts23
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’5
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 too12
US: Lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl, rejects plea deal9
Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic+
Tory MP Richard Drax: The equal marriage bill is ‘intolerant legislation’37
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights41
Lesbian drama tipped for top prize at Cannes film festival2
Blackburn Rovers footballer charged with making a homophobic gesture at Brighton fans+
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card112- Bryan Fischer says forced drowning 'would be better' than inclusion in the Boy Scouts23
- Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic0
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins61- US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager1
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians47- Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights41
- Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too12
Australia: Man who stalked footballer and talked of 'gay orgy' jailed 2
Governor Rick Perry: 'I am greatly disappointed' that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members25
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault141
Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion133-
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card112
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-
Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth defends 'aggressive homosexual community' equal marriage slur66
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people64
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63-
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins61
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