"Gay Gene" debate opened again by Latter Day Saints
The Salt Lake City Tribune has published evidence that it says shows that people are not genetically born gay.
"When you assert that individuals are born gay and cannot change, people naturally jump to the conclusion that same-sex marriage is the only rational choice for same-sex attracted individuals," the paper admits.
"Don't ask, don't tell" for gay women in the city
Gay women working in the city are three times less likely then gay man to come out, a new survey claims.
The recruitment firm The Blomfield Group conducted the survey, which suggests that although the City of London had improved, it was still a challenging place for gay people to work in, especially gay women.
UK's first gay prom to be held in London
Gay Prom UK will hit London next weekend for an evening of dressing up and getting down on the dance floor for gay 16 - 19 year olds.
Based on successful events run in Boston, San Francisco and Los Angeles, the organisers hope to send a positive message to gay teens struggling to come to terms with their sexuality that it's perfectly normal to be gay.
Anti WorldPride petition gathers momentum
Another day, another addition to the sea of protest surrounding WorldPride's decision to hold this year's event in the city of Jerusalem.
Currently an online petition opposing the event is hovering around the 100,000 signature mark. It's organisers are confident that this target will soon be reached.
Gay animal celebration at London Zoo
London Zoo in Regents Park is throwing a party to encourage debate on homosexuality in the animal kingdom. The event, Gay Sunday, is expected to attract hundreds of gay visitors, who will be entertained by drag queens and fire eaters, as they explore the zoo and meet some of the most endangered animals on the planet.
Cocktails will be served in a specially built VIP terrace bar, to the accompaniment of jazz classics and the growls, squeaks, hisses and chirrups of the six hundred and fifty animal, reptile and bird species who make the zoo their home.
Pope says "no" to gay marriage, Spanish PM says no to Mass
As Pope Benedict XVI starts his official visit to Spain, his views against gay marriage bring him into conflict with the secular Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. A senior Vatican source revealed that Mr Zapatero, who brought in Spain's gay marriage laws, is refusing to attend a Mass said by the Pope.
Cardinal Mario Pompedda told Italy's Corriere della Sera newspaper that Zapatero's decision was "an act of excessive secularism".
Gay only Guest houses in Cape Town
The Commission for Gender Equality has ruled in favour of allowing gay guest houses on the Western Cape to exclude heterosexual couples if they would prefer to do so.
Previously excluding straight guests had been seen as a form of discrimination, and was not allowed by law.
Cape Town has become a popular gay holiday destination, with the attractions of beautiful beaches, lively nightlife and a thriving music scene.
Anti death penalty vigils planned in protest to gay executions
The 19th of July will see anti-death penalty vigils being held all over the world to commemorate the public hanging in Iran of two gay men.
Mahmoud Asgari and Ayaz Marhoni were accused of raping a 13 year old boy, though several human right's groups believed that this charge was invented in order to enable the authorities in Mashhad to serve a death penalty on the men who admitted to having gay sex, and denied the rape charge.
New Mexico Police raid "like the gay Abu Ghraib"
As police force gay gym members to lie naked on the floor at gun point, questions are asked as to whether this was "overkill" for an alcohol inspection.
Suspecting gym owner Ron Cordova of selling liquor without a license, the New Mexico State Police, supported by the Albuquerque fire marshal's office stormed the gym and ran checks on all of its customers. One man was arrested on an outstanding warrant and five others were issued alcohol-related citations.
Getting Married anyway - Pope's words fall on deaf ears
As the Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the Family Conference in Valencia continues, marriages between gay couples are continuing with joy and enthusiasm.
Both Jose Francisco Lamo and Luisa Notario married their long term partners in civil ceremonies in the city, as the Pope's visit and anti-gay marriage statements continue.
Lesbian tennis star lifts Wimbledon trophy
Following a semi-final against Maria Sharapova, where it looked as though Amilie Mauresmo's semi-final jinx might return to haunt her once more, she beat Justine Henin-Hardenne in the tense final of Wimbledon.
This is not the first time Ms Mauresmo has beaten Ms Henin-Hardenne in the finals of a major grand slam; She won the Australian Open when her opponent retired with the score at 6-1 2-0 to Mauresmo.
Gay Pride dog show announced
Pampered puppies and polished pooches get preened to perfection in preparation for Pride dog show.
The annual Brighton and Hove Pride Dog show is scheduled for Sunday 9th of July, and is giving competitive canines a lot of bark about.
The competition runs the whole gamut of events, from the highly competitive and hotly contested, to the happened to be passing with my dog and just wondered …
London Bombings remembered
All over the country people remembered the London Bombings.
Outside our central London offices, the streets were silent. Cars stopped and observed the silence. Office workers came out of their buildings to stand in solidarity on the streets .
As the rain began to spit, we remembered those who had perished underground or in Tavistock square.
No "gunshot for a funny man" in Brighton or Bornemouth
"Me not apologising to no funnyman (gay man)".
"Fire fi the man dem that looking man" (burn gay men)
"Gunshot for a funnyman" (shoot gay men)
Concerts by homophobic reggae stars Buju Banton and Beenie Man have been cancelled.
Jerusalem WorldPride to move to Tel Aviv?
The Israeli online news website, YNet, is claiming that WorldPride will be moved from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv.
Unnamed police officials have told the website that the change in venue in very likely to happen, although apparently the "final decision has not (officially) been made yet".
The official reason given for moving the parade is that the Jerusalem Police fear that they will not be able to cope with the "size and complexity of the event", the website claims.
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