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David Cameron voted against the amendments that could have wrecked the billDavid Cameron voted against the amendments that could have wrecked the bill

Coalition deal with Labour on straight civil partnerships keeps same-sex marriage bill on track

3 hours ago:  Minister for Equalities, Maria Miller and her opposite numbers Kate Green and Yvette Cooper were able to reach a compromise on a review on the future of civil partnerships. This meant that MPs were convinced not to back a so called 'wrecking amendment' to introduce straight civil partnerships.
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Manager: Fined and suspended mixed martial arts fighter ‘doesn’t feel remorse’ for homophobic tweet

Nate Diaz's trainer Mike Kogan said he was not remorseful, as he did not mean the offence caused
The manager of a mixed martial arts fighter who was fined $20,000 and suspended for three months for a tweet in which he referred to a fellow fighter as a "fag", has said he is not remorseful for the slur.
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MPs reject proposal to introduce straight civil partnerships without a full review

MPs voted against opposite sex civil partnerships
After a day of confusion that threatened to disrupt the passage of the introduction of same-sex marriage, MPs have voted against the introduction of opposite sex civil partnerships.
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MPs reject legal protection for religious anti-gay equality beliefs

The House of Commons debated numerous amendments to the same-sex marriage bill
An amendment proposed by Conservative MP Edward Leigh, a staunch equal marriage opponent, to amend the Equality Act in order to provide further legal protections for those who disagree with allowing gay couples to marry has been defeated by the House of Commons.
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Tory MP Gerald Howarth: ‘There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage’

Sir Gerald Howarth is the Member for Aldershot in Hampshire
Former Conservative defence minister Sir Gerald Howarth has warned of the dangers of the "aggressive homosexual community".
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Amendment to allow civil registrars to opt-out of same-sex marriages defeated by MPs

David Burrowes proposed to allow registrars to opt-out of performing same-sex marriages
An amendment to the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill tabled by Conservative MP David Burrowes, urging for registrars to be allowed to opt out of performing marriages for gay couples, has been defeated by the House of Commons.
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Church of Scotland votes to allow ordaining ministers in same-sex relationships

The move has been welcomed by Scotland’s Equality Network
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has passed a motion to allow the ordination and appointment of ministers in same-sex relationships.
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MPs vote overwhelmingly to hold a speedy review on the future of civil partnerships

MPs have voted to review the future of civil partnerships
After a day of confusion that threatened to disrupt the passage of the introduction of same-sex marriage, MPs have voted to hold an immediate review on the future of civil partnerships.
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Maria Miller: I am happy to accept Labour’s amendment on a speedy civil partnerships review

Maria Miller is 'relaxed' on the future of civil partnerships
Confirming what a senior source in her department had told PinkNews.co.uk earlier, the Minister for Equalities Maria Miller has told the House of Commons that she will accept Labour's manuscript amendment on civil partnerships.
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Comment: Say no to same-sex bill marriage amendments, Mr Cameron

Adrian Tippetts warns against several amendments
The amendments to the same-sex marriage bill are demeaning to LGBT people. Resist them and make the opponents to equality explain their true agenda, writes Adrian Tippetts for PinkNews.co.uk.
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Lib Dem MPs encouraged to vote for Labour amendment to equal marriage bill

Nick Clegg said he would do everything he could to ensure the equal marriage bill is passed
Liberal Democrat MPs are being encouraged to vote in favour of a Manuscript Amendment to the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill, which would start an immediate consultation on civil partnerships for straight couples.
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Brittney Griner: University basketball coach told me not to come out

Brittney Griner advised LGBT teenagers to 'be who you are'
Recently out, openly lesbian US basketball star Brittney Griner, has spoken out to say that her college basketball coaches asked her not to come out, in case it damaged the reputation of the team for prospective recruits.
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Video: President Obama tells all-male college ‘Be the best husband to your boyfriend’

President Obama was addressing graduates of the all-male Morehouse College
US President Barack Obama delivered a highly inclusive commencement address to students graduating from the all-male Morehouse College this weekend.

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Nick Herbert sent the email urging Tory colleagues to vote for a Labour amendment to the equal marriage bill

Gay Tory MP Nick Herbert: MPs should vote for Labour amendment to equal marriage bill

Exclusive: Government ‘relaxed’ on immediate review on the future of civil partnerships

Stonewall shocked by violent homophobic south London attack

World

President Milos Zeman

Czech President Milos Zeman criticised for homophobic snub of gay academic

Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd reverses anti-marriage equality stance

Human Rights Watch urges Zambia to drop charges in sodomy case

Politics

John Bercow announced that an MP's office was searched by police

Speaker John Bercow announces MP’s office searched investigating a ‘serious arrestable offence’

UK: The simple state of play on the same-sex marriage bill and civil partnerships amendments

Labour table civil partnership Manuscript Amendment in order to ‘rescue’ same-sex marriage bill

Law

Changsha's IDAHOT parade. The organiser remains in detention (Image: Weibo)

China: 18-year-old IDAHOT activist detained for 12 days

Downing Street: Equal marriage is the Prime Minister’s ‘paramount concern’

Peter Tatchell: ‘MPs should vote for heterosexual civil partnerships’

Health

NAT: 'Same-sex marriage is a key step towards ending stigma and discrimination towards gay people'

National AIDS Trust: ‘Passing equal marriage will help in the fight against the UK’s HIV epidemic’

Terrence Higgins Trust unveils It Starts With Me HIV campaign video

Ireland: New LGBT advice guide launched for GPs

Community

David Burrowes spoke on the Today programme ahead of the same-sex marriage bill debate

David Burrowes: I oppose all ‘dilutions’ of marriage

Yvette Cooper: ‘David Cameron must show confidence and not allow the equal marriage bill to get sucked into Tory wrangling’

Lib Dem MP Stephen Gilbert: ‘Equal marriage is now a litmus test for David Cameron’

Finance

Lord Browne was critical of members of the business world who were still cautious about accepting diversity

Lord Browne: I am still surprised at how cautious businesses are in accepting diversity

Over a thousand Australian same-sex couples to travel to New Zealand to wed

Study: Equal marriage could bring $42 million to Minnesota economy over three years

Entertainment

Finland avoided the dreaded 'nul points'

Finland’s pro-equality ‘Marry Me’ places 24th in Eurovision final

Eurovision: Same-sex kisses feature in songs for Finland and host Sweden

Turkey urged to broadcast Eurovision following TV station cancellation over lesbian kiss

Religion

Reverend Scott Rennie became the first openly gay minister to be ordained in the Church of Scotland four years ago, leading to two congregations leaving the Church

Church of Scotland set to debate ordination of gay clergy

Archbishop of Canterbury endorses Church’s opposition to opposite-sex civil partnerships

US: Owner of florist sued for refusing same-sex wedding files lawsuit against state

Travel

A male hitchhiker is picked up by a gay male truck driver in the ad

Greece: Travel company launches homophobic TV ad campaign featuring predatory truck driver

Travel: A weekend in Dublin

US State Department launches new online LGBT travel guide

Lifestyle

Tequila goes brilliantly with traditional Mexican food

Tequila: A tale of tradition

Review: Beautiful Thing – 20 years on, this gay love story is still beautiful

Magic Johnson’s son EJ on coming out publicly: ‘I can only be myself’

Employment

The Scottish Trades Union Congress meets this weekend

Scottish Trades Union Congress debating homophobia in the workplace

New Zealand: Protesters will hold ‘turn McDonalds gay day’ after employee told he was ‘too gay’

New Zealand: Human Rights Tribunal rules that gay aspiring priest was discriminated against by Anglican Church

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