Gay marriage supporters refuse to concede defeat in California ballot
A ballot measure that would amend the constitution of California to define marriage as between a man and a woman appears to have passed.
Irish Catholic leaders ready for court challenge to civil partnerships
The Roman Cahtolic Church in Ireland may support a legal challenge to new legislation that aims to give gay and lesbian couples the right to civil partnerships.
Gay equality rebuked as same-sex marriage bans pass in Florida and Arizona
The election of Barack Obama may signal a brighter future for gay and lesbian Americans, but it seems marriage will still not be an option in at least two major states.
US TV show Grey's Anatomy drops lesbian character
Actress Brooke Smith has said she is "surprised and disappointed" at the decision of ABC TV executives to axe her character from hit show Grey's Anatomy.
Analysis: The story of Proposition 8 and the fight for gay marriage
The ballot amendment that aimed to change the California Constitution came about after a landmark decision by the state's Supreme Court.
Early results indicate California's Prop 8 gay marriage ban could pass
Early results from America's most populous state indicate that a ballot measure to ban gay marriage may pass.
President-elect Obama mentions gays in his first speech to the nation
Change has come to America - that was the message from the next President of the United States.
Barack Obama elected President of the United States
History was made today when an African-American clinched the most important job on earth. Barack Obama will be the 44th President of the United States.
The Barack Obama story - from Hawaii to the White House
Barack Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4th, 1961. His father, Barack Obama Sr., was born and raised in a small village in Kenya.
Gay candidates up for election across America
American voters will be choosing US Representatives, Senators, state Governors and other elected officials at all levels of government today.
Senate election in Kentucky marred by homophobic campaign
A gay rights activist has accused conservatives in the US of giving national coverage to allegations a senior Republican was kicked out of the Army for homosexuality.
Death of Obama's grandmother brings campaigning to a solemn end
The woman who raised Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama from the age of ten has died. Her grandson is on the cusp of becoming the first African-American to win the highest office in America.
Minister and leading MPs turn out for gay festival launch
All three major political parties were represented at the launch of G-Fest at the House of Commons yesterday.
Lesbians face "double-glazed glass ceiling" in the workplace
A new study into the experiences of lesbian and bisexual women in the workplace has revealed that many of them were more concerned about their gender than their sexuality.
Leading doctor suspended for sending gay hate letter
The President of the Islamic Medical Association has been suspended from medical practice for 12 months by the General Medical Council.
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