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28 February 2013US: Perez Hilton announces the birth of his first child 18 US Blogger Perez Hilton, has posted an announcement that his first child - a son- was born earlier in February. -
28 February 2013US: 68-year-old arrested after complaining that student was allowed to wear anti-gay t-shirt 23 A 68-year-old man in the US has been charged with breach of peace and criminal trespass after causing a disturbance at two schools in an attempt to complain about a recent decision to allow a student to wear a t-shirt featuring an anti-gay message. -
28 February 2013Legal challenge by Christian group against Boris Johnson’s decision to ban ‘ex-gay’ bus ads begins at High Court 38 London Mayor Boris Johnson's refusal to run anti-gay adverts on buses in the capital is being challenged at the High Court today. -
28 February 2013Catholic blogger Andrew Sullivan speculates the Pope could be gay 80 Catholic gay blogger Andrew Sullivan has claimed that the outgoing Pope Benedict XVI may be secretly gay. -
28 February 2013Rugby star Ben Cohen due to make an appearance at Student Pride 2013 in Brighton 1 Rugby icon Ben Cohen is just one of several celebrities due to make an appearance at this weekend's National Student Pride in Brighton. -
28 February 2013US: Police launch murder probe after gay Mississippi mayoral candidate found dead 7 An indivdual has been questioned by police following the death of a gay mayoral candidate in Mississippi. -
28 February 2013Poll: Majority of Europeans say Pope Benedict was not influential and has been ignored by politicians 14 Despite his attempts to turn back the clock on gay rights, a YouGov poll shows Pope Benedict XVI has been of little influence to Europeans. -
28 February 2013Guardian Journalist Julie Bindel: Morrissey is wrong to say gay men are never violent 52 Guardian columnist Julie Bindel has dismissed Morrissey’s claims about gay men and wars, saying they can be as "fascist and racist" as hetrosexuals. -
28 February 2013Poll: 61% of Californians support equal marriage 2 A month before the Supreme Court is to hear evidence around Proposition 8, a new poll has revealed that 61% of Californians support the right of same-sex couple to marry, a record percentage of support. -
28 February 2013London: Christian group tells High Court ‘gay cure’ bus advert ban threatens democracy 50 A Christian group has told the High Court that a ban on bus adverts which claimed gay people can be "cured" of their sexuality was a "deep threat" to democracy. -
28 February 2013Clive Davis: ‘I’m gratified by Frank Ocean’s acceptance as bisexual’ + Record executive Clive Davis, who came out as bisexual in his autobiography released last week, has commended R&B singer Frank Ocean, for coming out as bisexual last year, and said he hoped people would be less judged on their sexual orientation. -
28 February 2013Comment: Is Grindr now a hunting ground for technically straight, married men? 156 Writing for PinkNews.co.uk, Christopher Gen claims Grindr is now gaining increased popularity with straight men. -
28 February 2013Clint Eastwood joins 100 top Republicans urging Supreme Court to strike down Proposition 8 3 Clint Eastwood has joined over 100 top Republicans who have signed up to argue that the Supreme Court should overturn Proposition 8, which bans equal marriage in the state of California. -
28 February 2013Minnesota congressman: homosexuality is an ‘unhealthy sexual addiction’ 47 Minnesota Republican congressman Glenn Gruenhagen has said that homosexuality is a choice and a form of sexual addiction. -
28 February 2013Turkish trans actor’s mother denies death threat rumours and says family supports him + The family of a Turkish trans man actor, who recently came out in an interview have denied rumours that he received death threats, and said they fully support his decision for gender reassignment. -
28 February 2013Former NFL player criticised for saying ‘it is not realistic for every team to accept gay players’ 12 A former NFL footballer and radio analyst has come under criticism for saying that he thought it was unfeasible for all teams to accept gay players in the locker room, because of religious opposition to homosexuality. -
28 February 2013US: Congress extends Violence Against Women Act to protect LGBT people 5 The republican controlled House of Congress on Thursday renewed the Violence Against Women Act expanding federal protections to LGBT people, as well as Native Americans and immigrants. -
28 February 2013Video: Kate Middleton hoax radio station rebrands itself as 2Gay FM for Sydney Mari Gras 2 The radio station whose DJs made a hoax call to a British nurse who ended up committing suicide is temporarily renaming itself to mark Sydney Mari Gras. -
28 February 2013LGBT Catholic group blasts Pope Benedict XVI for ‘bigotry’ as he officially resigns as Catholic leader 41 Pope Benedict XVI has officially resigned, saying that he now "will simply be a pilgrim" starting his last journey on earth - although criticism of his homophobic legacy continues.
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28 February 2013US: Family of trans girl lodge complaint because school denied her use of girls’ toilets 17 The parents of a trans girl in Colorado have filed a complaint because their daughter's elementary school refused to allow her to use the girls' toilets.
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Top stories
Governor Rick Perry: ‘I am greatly disappointed’ that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members1
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was ‘repulsed’ by gays and lesbians3
Boy Scouts of America: We will not ‘not sacrifice our mission’ over gay members3
US: Nevada Assembly passes resolution to repeal ban on equal marriage1
US: Boy Scouts of America lifts national ban on gay youth members6
Video: Teenager gets kicked out of Boy Scouts for being gay2
UK: Ugandan rapist who claimed he was at risk of homophobic persecution deported10
Florida: Lesbian teen expelled from school and charged over same-sex relationship20
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 them41
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins58- Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians3
- US: Boy Scouts of America lifts national ban on gay youth members6
- Governor Rick Perry: 'I am greatly disappointed' that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members1
- Florida: Lesbian teen expelled from school and charged over same-sex relationship20
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 members3
- Video: Teenager gets kicked out of Boy Scouts for being gay2
- US: Nevada Assembly passes resolution to repeal ban on equal marriage1
US Boy Scouts President: Allowing gay boy scouts would be 'the right decision'1
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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