Jessica has been the editor of PinkNews.co.uk since 2009.
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1 June 2009Nevada overrides governor’s veto to provide domestic partnerships 2 The Nevada Assembly has voted 28-14 to override Governor Jim Gibbons' veto of a law allowing domestic partnerships for gay and straight unmarried couples. -
1 June 2009Sweden appoints lesbian bishop 4 The Church of Sweden has appointed a lesbian as the Lutheran bishop of Stockholm. Eva Brunne, who is in a registered partnership, is believed to be the world's first lesbian bishop. She won the post by 413 votes against 365 votes and will succeed Bishop Caroline Krook, who is to retire in November. -
1 June 2009New Hampshire reaches compromise on gay marriage 1 The New Hampshire House and Senate have agreed to change one word and add a sentence to a bill which will allow gay marriage in the state. -
29 May 2009American Idol runner up Adam Lambert ‘to address sexuality rumours’ 13 Singing star Adam Lambert is said to be on the verge of speaking out about his sexuality, according to a recent Twitter update from American Idol's host Ryan Seacrest. -
29 May 2009Gay male prom queen triumphs in LA 8 A gay male student who won the sought-after title of prom queen at his Los Angeles school has spoken of his happiness. -
29 May 2009The Lancet attacks UK’s ‘extraordinary failure’ on tackling HIV 19 Respected medical journal The Lancet has criticised the UK's policy on HIV over the estimated numbers of individuals unaware they carrying the virus. -
29 May 2009Radical Iraq cleric orders ‘depraved’ homosexuality to be eradicated 38 Moqtada Sadr, a radical Shiite cleric in Iraq, has ordered that the "depravity" of homosexuality must be eradicated, yet urged an end to violence against gays and lesbians. -
29 May 2009Lesbian sports presenter Clare Balding suffering from thyroid cancer 11 Clare Balding, the openly lesbian BBC sports presenter, has revealed she is battling thyroid cancer. She underwent a throat operation in April to remove a cyst but a second operation was necessary to remove her thyroid gland, which was found to be cancerous. -
28 May 2009EastEnders to feature gay Muslim storyline but Muslim group calls for a “normal character” 53 EastEnders is to screen a storyline involving a Muslim character who has a gay affair. New character Syed Masood, a Muslim property developer who has a girlfriend, is to fall for openly gay Christian Clarke. But the Muslim Public Affairs Committee say that the BBC should have a "normal friendly Muslim character." -
28 May 2009California parole board appointee rejected over homophobic comments 3 An appointee selected by California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to serve on the state's parole board has been rejected over homophobic comments he had made in 1993, despite apologising for his words. -
28 May 2009David Cameron voted worst politician of the year 75 Tory leader David Cameron has been voted the worst politician of the year. Cameron, who reportedly plans to prioritise outreach to gay groups, topped the poll of bad politicians in the Gay Times Readers' Awards. -
28 May 2009Majority of Rhode Island residents support gay marriage + A survey of Rhode Island voters has found that 60 per cent support the introduction of a law allowing gay couples to marry. The New England state is now the only one which does not allow gay marriage. -
27 May 2009Trans group boycotts London Pride march 125 TransLondon, the largest group in the capital for all trans-identified people, has announced it is boycotting London Pride. The decision comes after trans women were denied access to female toilets at last year's Pride and one was allegedly sexually assaulted. -
27 May 2009Former Radio 1 controller attacks decision to pre-record Jonathan Ross show 5 A former Radio 1 controller has criticised the move to pre-record Jonathan Ross's radio show, describing it as a "sticking plaster". -
27 May 2009Nick Griffin pulls out of Queen’s garden party 26 BNP leader Nick Griffin has said he will not attend a garden party hosted by Buckingham Palace. The politician was invited by fellow BNP member Richard Barnbrook, but said today he has “no wish to embarrass the Queen”. -
27 May 2009Stars out in force to oppose Prop 8 ruling 6 Celebrities such as Kelly Osbourne, Perez Hilton, Pete Wentz, and Emmy Rossum joined the vocal protesters who marched on Los Angeles yesterday to demonstrate their opposition to the California Supreme Court's decision not to overturn the ban on gay marriage. -
27 May 2009Gay minister faces new challenge in ‘disrepute’ allegation 11 Openly gay minister Scott Rennie, whose appointment threatened to split the Church of Scotland, is facing a new challenge after it was claimed his congregation had not known he was gay. -
27 May 2009Gay marriage supporters aim to get Prop 8 back on the ballot next year 19 Yesterday, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8. The decision was met with disappointment, but not surprise, from gay marriage advocates, who have vowed to fight on. -
26 May 2009Video: California Supreme Court upholds gay marriage ban 25 The California Supreme Court has upheld Proposition 8, the initiative which banned gay marriage in the state. -
26 May 2009Husband of former minister who introduced civil partnerships ‘was paid £5,000 for advice’ + Former Deputy Equality Minister Meg Munn, who was responsible for introducing civil partnerships, has been caught up in the latest round of the expenses scandal.
