Former aide warned Gordon Brown not to abolish 10p tax band
One of the Prime Minister’s closest aides advised him not to raise taxes for the lowest-paid workers in the country, more than a year before the decision became a political crisis.
Teachers TV devotes week of programmes to fighting homophobia
A special week of programming from a digital channel for teachers will explore ways to stamp out homophobia in schools.
British activist becomes President of Transgender Europe
Dr Stephen Whittle, one of the UK's leading trans activists, has become President of Transgender Europe (TGEU) at an international conference in Berlin. More than 200 activists from across the world attended.
COMMENT: Governments must take all measures necessary to protect LGBT citizens
A number of people around the world – including in Europe – continue to be stigmatised because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity.
Microsoft regards 'gay' gamer tag as sexual innuendo
Players of XBox online have been banned from using the name "thegayergamer" by internet company Microsoft.
New report claims 86 countries criminalise same-sex acts
The International Lesbian and Gay Association’s 2008 report on state-sponsored homophobia says that being lesbian or gay is risking jail time in 86 countries and death penalty in seven.
Britain's out MEP to march in Turkey for gay rights
Michael Cashman with join authors, journalists and human rights defenders on a march against homophobia and transphobia in Ankara on Saturday. Mr Cashman is one of only two out gay MEPs in the 785-member European Parliament.
IDAHO will be marked with "gravitas, concern, determination, wit and irony"
The organisers of the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), have said they are delighted at the range of events taking place across the country. 17th May is IDAHO.
Supreme Court to rule on gay marriage in California
The California Supreme Court will decide today if barring same-sex couples from marriage violates the state’s constitution. The Court agreed to hear the case in 2006.
Islamic influence on UN Human Rights Council worries humanists
The Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association (GALHA) has written to Foreign Office minister Lord Malloch-Brown about the activities of the Organisation of Islamic Conference.
Obama is endorsed by former candidate John Edwards
Both Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have been courting John Edwards’ support since he left the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination in January.
Jodie Foster reported to have split from long-term girlfriend
Lesbian icon Jodie Foster and her lady friend Cydney Bernard have called it quits after 14 years. Just six months ago Foster, 45, publicly acknowledged her relationship by thanking her "beautiful Cydney."
Lucas: Universal human rights are being eroded
A leading Green party politician claims "international appeasement of conservative regimes" is a threat to human rights. Caroline Lucas represents South East England in the European Parliament.
Stonewall seeks fans on Facebook
Gay equality organisation Stonewall has launched a new Facebook page as everyone from MPs to aspiring pop stars continue to use the social networking site to connect with friends and supporters.
Heroes star reveals Angelina crush
Practically every woman in Hollywood gets asked the question at some point in her career: "Which actress would you go gay for?" Heroes star Hayden Panettiere says she'd have no problem going gay on film.
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