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30 March 2009Obama administration delays changes to military gay ban 19 US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said that the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy regarding gay and lesbian service members is unlikely to be changed any time soon. -
27 March 2009Melbourne Catholic Church to ‘test’ potential priests for homosexuality 35 Melbourne Catholic Church has confirmed it is following Vatican recommendations to test would-be priests to ensure they are not gay. -
25 March 2009Gainesville keeps LGBT discrimination protections 5 LGBT campaigners in Gainesville, Florida, are celebrating after voters opted against stripping the city's anti-discrimination provisions. -
24 March 2009Complaint may block young gay minister from preaching 15 A meeting is to be held to discuss whether a young gay minister should be allowed to work at a Aberdeen church. -
24 March 2009Opinion: Ending the DINK myth 4 For around twenty years the perception of lesbian and gay people has been biased. -
24 March 2009Study explodes gay affluence myth 3 A study of lesbian, gay and bisexual couples in America has suggested that they are as likely, or more likely, to be living in poverty as straight couples. -
24 March 2009Gay video designer sues Microsoft over ‘homophobic’ taunts 10 A video designer is suing Microsoft after alleging homophobic abuse. -
23 March 2009New Hampshire introduces bill to protect trans people 1 The US state of New Hampshire is introducing a bill to protect trans people from discrimination. -
18 March 2009LGBT workers call for ‘dignity and respect’ at work 1 The top priority of LGBT staff is "dignity and respect" at work, a Unite survey has shown. -
17 March 2009Workplace equality ‘makes economic sense’ + The Stonewall workplace conference, held yesterday, instructed employers to continue efforts with equality and combating discrimination through the economic downturn. -
11 March 2009Islington registrar denied right to appeal over civil marriages ruling 31 The Islington registrar who refused to carry out civil partnerships has been denied leave to appeal against the latest ruling. -
5 March 2009LGBT university staff and students face ‘high levels’ of discrimination 3 A survey has suggested that many gay, bisexual and trans staff and students in UK higher education institutes suffer homophobia and discrimination. -
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 2009Pelosi cites hate crimes and employment protection as priorities 2 The Speaker of the US House of Representatives has said that three gay equality issues will be tackled. -
3 March 2009Employees claim they were victimised by gay charity 21 Two former employees of Manchester's Lesbian and Gay Foundation have claimed they were victimised and discriminated against by the charity. -
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. -
20 February 2009US state moves to grant workplace protection to LGBT people + The state Senate of North Dakota has passed legislation that will bar discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in matters of employment. -
18 February 2009San Diego firefighers win damages in Pride case 6 Four firefighters from California have been awarded damages of $34,000 (£23,000) after a jury agreed they were sexually harassed at a Pride parade they were compelled to take part in. -
17 February 2009‘Family’ group accuses gay politicians of personal interest over partner benefits + Two gay politicians in Colorado have dismissed suggestions they are trying to introduce benefits for the partners of same-sex couples of state employees for their own gain. -
17 February 200960% of America’s top companies ban gender identity discrimination + A new report from a leading LGBT rights group in the US has revealed that 60 of the Fortune 100 largest businesses prohibit discrimination based on gender identity.
