http://www.pinknews.co.uk/aroundtheworld PinkNews.co.uk/aroundtheworld the best of the gay web Sat, 17 May 2008 01:57:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Fired University of Toledo Human Resources Administrator Crystal Dixon now claims her column attacking gay and lesbians was in response to a "divine mandate" to speak out against homosexuality. Dixon was dismissed after a  recently column in the Toledo Free Press on homosexuality.  Actually, what she wrote was: “As a ... http://www.pinknews.co.uk/aroundtheworld/2008/05/fired-university-of-toledo-human-resources-claims-a-divine-mandate-in-her-attack-on-lgbt-people/ BOSTON -- It’s time to kick up your heels and be “Mary!” The month of June not only marks the official start of summer, but also commemorates the anniversary of the modern gay rights movement. Cities across the globe take this opportunity to celebrate freedom and equality for everyone regardless ... http://www.pinknews.co.uk/aroundtheworld/2008/05/cheapflightscom-celebrates-gay-pride-month-with-tips-for-visiting-festivals-big-and-small-across-america/ SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court ruled today that the state can no longer exclude same-sex couples from civil marriage. In a 4 -3 decision, drafted by Chief Justice Ronald George, the court ruled: “In light of the fundamental nature of the substantive rights embodied in the right ... http://www.pinknews.co.uk/aroundtheworld/2008/05/california-supreme-court-issues-historic-ruling-lesbian-and-gay-couples-win-freedom-to-marry-in-california/ The California Supreme Court overturned a ban on gay marriage Thursday, paving the way for California to become the second state where gay and lesbian residents can marry. The court in a 4-3 ruling issued the long-awaited decision on its Web site, saying that domestic partnerships are not a good ... http://www.pinknews.co.uk/aroundtheworld/2008/05/california-supreme-court-legalizes-gay-marriage/ California Supreme Court Overturns Gay Marriage Ban The decision paves the way for California to become the second state where gay and lesbian residents can marry.  This posting was automatically generated from a feed from Gay News Blog Read more.... http://www.pinknews.co.uk/aroundtheworld/2008/05/flash-california-supreme-court-overturns-gay-marriage-ban/ All eyes interested in the gay-marriage debate will be on San Francisco today, where the California Supreme Court (pictured) convenes and where it will release its long-awaited ruling on whether gays and lesbians have a constitutional right to marry in California. The ruling is due at 1 p.m. EDT. ... http://www.pinknews.co.uk/aroundtheworld/2008/05/pre-gaming-the-california-same-sex-marriage-ruling/ NASA announced this week that its Chandra X-ray Observatory in space had discovered the Milky Way galaxy's youngest supernova (above): "They put the star-dying event at sometime around 1868. Before this, the youngest supernova in the Milky Way was thought to have occurred around 1680. A supernova ... http://www.pinknews.co.uk/aroundtheworld/2008/05/towletech-v104/ Living in New York, I've seen plenty of drawings on city walls, but never an animation masterwork quite like this one by the artist BLU. Watch it, AFTER THE JUMP... MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo. (via gawker) This posting was automatically generated ... http://www.pinknews.co.uk/aroundtheworld/2008/05/blus-muto-a-new-movement-in-street-art/ Homeless man gets 35 years in prison for spitting on a police officer and saying he was HIV positive. Sean Penn slams Obama's "phenomenally inhuman and unconstitutional" voting record, expresses optimism: "I don't have a candidate I'm supporting and I'm certainly interested and excited by ... http://www.pinknews.co.uk/aroundtheworld/2008/05/news-sean-penn-nova-scotia-parrots-channing-tatum-hiv/ With all the same-sex marriage excitement, we almost missed thes Herndon Climb, the annual mounting of the lard-slicked obelisk at Annapolis which was almost canceled this year. More shots and a clip of the action AFTER THE JUMP and at A Cause Des Garcons... you may have missed... Herndon Climb Under Review: ... http://www.pinknews.co.uk/aroundtheworld/2008/05/obelisk-mounted-in-annapolis-2008-herndon-climb/