Tony Grew edited PinkNews.co.uk between 2007 and 2009. He now edits ePolitix.com
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28 August 2009LGBT rights group’s conversations with the faithful now available online 9 America's largest LGBT rights organisation has announced the release of a unique online collection of meditations on religious belief. -
26 August 2009Gays pay tribute to “our protector, our leader, our friend” Ted Kennedy 13 America's leading LGBT rights organisation has paid tribute to Senator Ted Kennedy, who has died aged 77. -
10 August 2009Comment: Will Cameron back MEP who thinks marriage is not ‘relevant or appropriate’ for gay people? 18 Roger Helmer also said homophobia was a "merely a propaganda device" designed to stigamatise conventional opinions. -
7 August 2009US gay groups hail appointment of first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice 12 America's biggest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy organisations have welcomed the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. -
3 July 2009Gay politicians pitch for your votes 12 Leading Labour, Conservative and Lib Dem MPs took part in a special Pride London event at the National Portrait Gallery last night. -
30 June 2009EXCLUSIVE: Boris “delighted” that Sarah Brown will be attending Pride London 20 The Mayor of London has expressed his support for Sarah Brown's decision to attend Pride London on Saturday. -
29 June 2009EXCLUSIVE: Sarah Brown to march at Pride London 50 The wife of the Prime Minister is to show her solidarity with the LGBT community this Saturday when she will march in the Pride London parade. -
25 June 2009Sarkozy accused of abandoning human rights after Yade is moved to sport 4 The President of France has been criticised for moving his minister for human rights to a new department and failing to fill her role. -
25 June 2009Human rights group condemns Saudi Arabia for “cross-dressing” arrests 2 The arrests of 67 men in Saudi Arabia on charges of cross-dressing is a violation of basic human rights, according to activists. -
27 April 2009Analysis: New bill aims to entrench gay rights in all aspects of public life 11 The much-anticipated Equality Bill was unveiled today. It contains a range of measures that could prove contentious with opposition MPs and members of the House of Lords as it makes its way through the Parliamentary process. -
24 March 2009Interview: Encouraging gays to take their place in Parliament 7 Anne Begg is an instantly recognisable presence in the House of Commons. The former English teacher is the first wheelchair user to be elected as an MP. Chatty, amiable and refreshingly straightforward, Ms Begg can often be spotted in the chamber, in her chair at the side of the Labour benches. -
5 March 2009California Supreme Court to hear gay marriage arguments 3 The 18,000 gay and lesbian couples who legally married in California last year may find out today if they are valid. The state's Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments about the validity of Proposition 8. -
4 March 2009Gay man chosen for key post in Obama administration 2 The President of the United States has confirmed that he intends to nominate John Berry as Director of the Office of Personnel Management. -
4 March 2009German MP to speak at gay equality rally in Philadelphia + A programme of events has been announced for America's National Equality Rally at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Sunday May 3rd. -
3 March 2009Legislators propose Harvey Milk Day in California 5 Politicians in California have announced they are to introduce a bill to mark the life of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected in the state. -
2 March 2009Obama moves to end “moral” opt-out for health care providers 12 The President of the United States has moved to overturn regulations that allow doctors, nurses and others to refuse to treat people who they disapprove of on "moral" grounds. -
2 March 2009Tory party vice-chair to speak at Stonewall workplace conference 1 A Cabinet minister and a Conservative Party Vice Chair are among the speakers at this year's Stonewall workplace conference. -
2 March 2009Sean Penn wants to take Milk to the White House 4 Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn has said that his film Milk is "one of the steps forward" in the battle for gay marriage. Mr Penn won the Academy Award for his portrayal of Harvey Milk. -
2 March 2009MPs and celebs back petition on gay asylum seekers 3 More than 4,000 people have signed a petition on the Downing St website calling for an end to gay deportations. It asks the Prime Minister to stop deporting gays and lesbians to countries where they may be imprisoned. -
27 February 2009Catholic bishops ‘helped defeat’ domestic partnerships bill in New Mexico 5 Lesiglation to provide gay and straight unmarried couples with the right to enter into domestic partnerships under state law has been rejected by the New Mexico state Senate.
