Republican activist defends porn career
An ex gay porn performer seems to have repented his wicked ways – with a vengeance.
Marine Corporal Matt Sanchez, formerly known as 'Rod Majors' and 'Pierre LaBranche,' has expressed conservative views about his eventful past.
"I don't like porn, it reduces the mind, flattens the soul," Sanchez wrote on his blog and on Salon.com.
Quebec DJ sacked for "club of fags" comment
A Canadian shock jock has been pulled from the airwaves for making homophobic comments about the Parti Quebecois and its local candidates during an election campaign.
Saguenay radio host Louis Champagne fell foul of the authorities at popular radio station CKRS when he described the Parti Quebecois as a "club of fags."
Champagne also said that local factory workers would not vote for gay candidates.
US attitudes to gay weddings dependent on age
Younger Californians are more supportive of same-sex marriage, a study has found.
According to the poll, released on Thursday, age is a crucial factor in determining who opposes or
backs gay unions.
Two political scientists analysed 20 years worth of data on the subject, and discovered that while more Californians still oppose same-sex marriage than support it, the margin is closing fast.
Gambian president claims he can cure AIDS
The President of Gambia has horrified scientists by announcing that he has developed a "miracle cure" for HIV/AIDS.
Hundreds of Gambians have lined up to be "cured" by President Yahya Jammeh, who treats his patients by rubbing a mysterious herbal paste into their ribcages and then instructing them to swallow a bitter yellow drink, followed by two bananas.
The therapy is administered repeatedly over several weeks.
Bill Gates gives $24m to AIDS vaccine research
The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates and the Canadian government are to fund the development of an AIDS vaccine.
They are jointly committing $110 million to the project, it has been announced.
They will establish a new research institute, the Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative. Its goal is to find a vaccine within a decade.
Jamaican mob terrorise gays
Three gay men were stoned by a huge mob in a homophobic attack in Jamaica this Wednesday.
Police came to rescue the men from a pharmacy in Saint Andrew Parish, where they had been hiding for almost an hour.
An angry crowd had gathered outside the pharmacy, hurling insults and threatening to kill the men.
Gay Iraqis face continued persecution
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has promised to crack down on the persecution of gay people in Iraq.
The slaughter of gay Iraqis by Islamist death squads is yet another tragic consequence of the chaos and carnage in this beleaguered country.
It would seem that no-one is safe from fundamentalist militias, who target Iraqis for "crimes against Islam," which might include drinking alcohol, having a Sunni name, or not being veiled if you are a woman.
Faith and homophobia conference tomorrow
A ground-breaking conference on "Faith, Homophobia and Human Rights" will take place tomorrow, Saturday 17th February, in London's East End.
It comes as Anglican leaders meet in Tanzania to debate the church's position on gay people – a highly controversial issue for the Anglican communion.
The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM), who are coordinating the conference, have secured sponsorship and support from over 50 prominent organisations.
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