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26 April 2012Robert Spitzer apologises to the gay community for ‘ex-gay’ study 35 The author of the controversial study on 'conversion therapy' for gay men and lesbians, Dr Robert Spitzer, has issued an apology to the gay community, and to those who underwent so-called 'gay cure therapies,' for having made the study public in the first place. -
26 April 2012Comic strip writer: Batman is ‘very, very gay’ 18 In what could provide further fuel for those inclined to psychoanalytical readings of comic strips, a writer who revamped Batman for DC Comics has said that the titular character is "very, very gay." -
26 April 2012Pennsylvania set to get its first openly gay lawmaker 13 Pennsylvania is set to get its first openly gay state lawmaker, as a 33 year old is set to win a Democratic State House primary, leaving him with an open path to election this November, unless an independent candidate decides to compete for the seat. -
26 April 2012Methodist conference to discuss equal marriage and gay clergy 12 The United Methodist Church (UMC), which has at least 12 million followers around the world, is set to debate questions of equal marriage and the ordination of gay bishops as part of its General Conference. -
27 April 2012Live Q&A with London mayoral candidate Jenny Jones 1 Join us for a live Q&A with London mayoral candidate Jenny Jones -
27 April 2012Comment: Gay does not mean paedophile 35 One of the ugliest lies our heternormative culture spreads is the idea that gay people threaten children, Paris Lees writes. -
27 April 2012Video preview: When Julie Bindel met Paris Lees 15 In the latest issue of META, Paris Lees interviews lesbian and feminist Guardian columnist Julie Bindel, whose views on transgender issues have often courted controversy. -
27 April 2012UFC sponsor condemns homophobic comments 5 A major sponsor of the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts events has complained to organisers about homophobic comments made by competitors and staff. -
27 April 2012Speaker John Bercow to join Brighton Equality Walk 7 Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow will be joining hundreds of Stonewall supporters on the ninth annual Brighton Equality Walk on Bank Holiday Sunday 6 May. -
27 April 2012Canada: Lesbian couple ordered to divide sperm in split 10 A Canadian court has ruled that a lesbian couple who separated in 2006 ought to have divided up donated sperm they had frozen in the same way that they had their other assets. -
27 April 2012Gay marine accepts navy veteran’s marriage proposal at base homecoming 28 A gay US marine returning from a ten month tour of duty in Afghanistan was greeted with a marriage proposal in San Diego, California this week. -
27 April 2012UKIP candidate suggested gays ‘stop complaining and start thanking straight people’ 339 A former UKIP parliamentary candidate and current Oxford City Council hopeful has said people who 'choose' to be gay should stop 'complaining about persecution' and start thanking straight people for giving birth to them. -
27 April 2012Editorial: Catholic schools anti-gay petition scandal shows faith school system must be overhauled 38 Wednesday's revelation by PinkNews.co.uk that the Catholic Education Service has asked more than 359 state funded Catholic secondary schools to promote anti-gay petitions to children as young as 11 has clearly demonstrated that there is the need for a root and branch review of the way that state funded schools tackle homosexuality and transgender identities. -
28 April 2012Iain Duncan Smith defies Catholic Church to back marriage for gay couples 51 The most senior Catholic in the British Government, Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith, has confirmed that he will be supporting Prime Minister David Cameron's pledge to introduce equal civil marriage for gay and lesbian couples. -
28 April 2012Alternate History: Newspaper reveals Gay faith schools promote petition to ban Catholic marriage 18 In an editorial yesterday where PinkNews.co.uk called on the the Education Secretary Michael Gove to launch an investigation into the Catholic Education Service's promotion of an anti-gay marriage petition within schools, we considered an alternative history.
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28 April 2012Exclusive: Education Secretary orders investigation of Catholic Schools’ anti-gay petition scandal 125 The Education Secretary Michael Gove has ordered officials to investigate the promotion of an anti-gay marriage petition by the Catholic Education Service uncovered by PinkNews.co.uk on Wednesday. -
28 April 2012Vatican Archbishop calls for alliance with Muslims and Jews against equal marriage 143 Archbishop Antonio Mennini, the Apostolic Nuncio, has called for the formation of an alliance between Catholics and other faiths, including other Christian denominations, to fight against the current government proposals to bring forth equality in marriage. -
28 April 2012Ray-Ban campaign features gay couple 18 The eyewear designer, Ray-Ban, has introduced an advertisement that features a gay couple holding hands as part of their 75th anniversary campaign. -
28 April 2012Video: Christian students walk out as Dan Savage attacks the Bible 180 Several high school students walked out of a lecture by Dan Savage, the gay rights campaigner, after he linked certain passages in the Bible, which he called him "bulls**t," and homophobic bullying. -
28 April 2012Ricky Martin to host Obama fundraiser 5 The pop singer Ricky Martin, who came out as gay two years ago, has said that he will host a fundraising event for US President Barack Obama over his support for LGBT rights.
Articles from April 2012
Top stories
Equal marriage referendum amendment fails to appear in House of Commons+
Lib Dem Deputy Leader Simon Hughes: ‘Marriage should be between one man and one woman’1
London: Gay sauna denies hosting ‘bareback’ sex parties3
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage27
UKIP Councillor: ‘Most gays are heterophobic’, and ‘have no rights to marry in church’15
Humanist wedding amendment withdrawn over concerns of human rights convention breach10
David Burrowes MP tells schoolgirl: ‘I am a supporter of traditional marriage. Get over it!’22
Made in Chelsea’s Ollie Locke: ‘I’ve tried to push myself to be gay but I’m actually bisexual’7
London beaten gay couple urge politicians to beware of legitimising anti-gay attitudes3
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins26
- London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault127
- US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins26
Video: President Obama tells all-male college 'Be the best husband to your boyfriend'7
Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage' 93
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill61
Manager: Fined and suspended mixed martial arts fighter 'doesn't feel remorse' for homophobic tweet17- France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage 27
George Michael's lucky escape after falling out of a car travelling at 70mph6
Coalition deal with Labour on straight civil partnerships keeps same-sex marriage bill on track16- David Burrowes MP tells schoolgirl: 'I am a supporter of traditional marriage. Get over it!'22
Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion133-
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault127
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Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage'93
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'73
Bret Easton Ellis slams GLAAD and says gay basketball player Jason Collins treated like a 'baby panda'69
Government to consider abolishing civil partnerships or opening up to straight couples68
US Radio host: Gay news websites are covered with porn that is turning teens gay62-
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill61
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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