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Balaji Ravichandran warns that changing attitudes will take time

Comment: Delhi court's decision on gay rights is only the first step

It took eight long years, but the verdict gay rights activists in India had long been hoping for was finally delivered by the Delhi High Court this morning.

Ben Summerskill said Stonewall would focus on homophobia in schools

Ben Summerskill: 'Lots of gay and lesbian people don't actually want marriage'

In an exclusive interview with PinkNews.co.uk, Stonewall chief executive Ben Summerskill discusses gay marriage, the 'cancer' of homophobic bullying and the future of the charity.

Gay liberation began in 1969

It was 40 years ago today - how the Stonewall riots started the gay rights movement

On the 27th June, 1969 a relatively unassuming gay bar in the West Village of Manhattan became the epicentre of an event that changed the course of gay history.

Dan Gillespie Sells of The Feeling has been open about his sexuality

Comment: Where are all the gay indie musicians?

From Elton John to Will Young, pop music has had a long and often celebrated gay history. Stephen Gateley was sent flowers by the Spice Girls and Freddie Mercury sang 'We are the champions'. So, who are the guitar-wielding alternative acts championing their gay identity?

Obama has not yet repealed DOMA or the military gay ban

Comment: Is Obama all talk and no action on gay issues?

Impatience is growing amongst the USA’s gay and lesbian community over President Barack Obama’s slow approach to tackling the LGBT issues he promised to address.

Ben Summerskill is the Chief Executive of Stonewall

Stonewall: Go and vote tomorrow to keep homophobes out

As the homophobic British National Party (BNP) look set to gain a seat in the European Parliament, Stonewall Chief Executive Ben Summerskill calls on gay voters to go to the polls.

Ben Bradshaw accused the Daily Telegraph of homophobia

Opinion: The gay community will no longer accept spurious claims of homophobia

Paul Canning argues that recent claims of homophobia by MPs exposed for extravagant expenses will no longer wash with the gay community.

Adam Lambert lost out to Kris Allen in the final of American Idol

Comment: Is America ready for a gay Idol?

Following gay singer Adam Lambert's loss in the final of American Idol, Omar Hassan questions whether 'Glambert's' sexuality dissuaded voters.

Peter Tatchell after his attack during 2007's Moscow Pride

Comment: Peter Tatchell on why he'll still march at Moscow Pride

Despite threats to bash and arrest the marchers, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell explains why he will still be attending this Saturday's Moscow Gay Pride parade. Authorities have said the parade is banned and threatened "tough measures" to those who try to march. In 2007, Mr Tatchell was arrested and assaulted during the parade.

The Equality Bill will extend anti-discrimination protections

Analysis: New bill aims to entrench gay rights in all aspects of public life

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.

Lord Alli is working to help pass the Equality Bill

Comment: Can Lord Alli save the Equality Bill?

Last week one of only three openly gay peers in the House of Lords launched a bold attempt to prevent history repeating itself. Waheed Alli is collecting and marshalling public opinion in the hope of forcing the House of Lords, known as the place equality legislation goes to die, to pass the government’s upcoming Equality Bill.

Peterson Toscano speaks about his experiences with ex-gay therapies

Inteview: Peterson Toscano speaks about his experiences with ex-gay therapy

Omar Hassan speaks to Peterson Toscano about his experiences with ex-gay therapy and his work in highlighting its harmful effects.

Born-again Christian David Booker was suspended from his post as a charity worker last month

Comment: Gay rights, gay wrongs?

Mathew Hywel looks at the tension between gay rights and religious beliefs in the wake of the suspension of a Christian charity worker over his views on gay marriage.

Omar Hassan argues that gay men have a higher rate of eating disorders (Flickr: B Hernandez)

Comment: I’m not hungry - Gay men and eating disorders

Omar Hassan examines eating disorders in the gay community and explores issues such as peer pressure, low self-esteem and how the gay press presents beauty.

Anne Begg said she believes identity politics are not yet a thing of the past

Interview: Encouraging gays to take their place in Parliament

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.

















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