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22 December 2011
Gay Republicans say Newt Gingrich’s “vote Obama” comment was “mischaracterised” 33 Newt Gingrich's suggestion that a gay Iowan voter support US President Barack Obama in next year's elections if he values marriage equality above other issues has been "mischaracterised" according to gay Republican groups.
20 December 2011
Prison staff “refused to display” Stonewall posters for young offenders 93 Prison staff at the Feltham Young Offenders Institute in London refused official recommendations to display positive images of gay and bisexual relationships to inmates, according to a report released today.
16 December 2011
Labour MEPs pledge support for Equal Love campaign in Europe 44 All Labour's representatives at the European Parliament have signed their support for the Equal Love campaign, which aims to allow equal access for gay and straight couples to civil partnerships and marriage.
15 December 2011
Students lobby MSPs as accuracy of marriage opponents’ petition is questioned 11 Students from around Scotland have delivered letters to their MSPs today in support of extending marriage rights, while others are questioning how their signatures appeared on the opponents' petition.
9 December 2011
Comment: Why does the equality minister oppose marriage equality? by Peter Tatchell 26 Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell claims that the Liberal Democrat equality minister, Lynne Featherstone, does not support equality because she hasn't backed religious gay marriages or straight civil partnerships.
8 December 2011
Government launches first-ever action plan to advance transgender equality 68 Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone said the government plans to work "with schools, businesses and communities so that together, we can drive change and help consign transphobia to the past.”
7 December 2011
New “rainbow coalition” to back marriage equality in Scotland 23 Amnesty International, the Scottish NUS and the Equality Network are among groups forming a coalition this morning to back the proposal for same-sex marriage.
7 December 2011
Obama pledges aid and asylum support for overseas gay rights 14 New instructions issued by the Obama administration call for US government agencies to consider gay rights when deciding aid and asylum cases.
6 December 2011
Call for views on gay marriage before Scottish consultation closes 10 The Equality Network is calling for equal marriage supporters to have their say in the government's public consultation on extending marriage rights to gay couples before Friday's deadline.
1 December 2011
Rugby stars don red boxers in order to ‘Stand Up, Stand Out’ 33 Rugby stars and celebrities have lent their support to a campaign which urges the public to help support people living with HIV by wearing red this December.
1 December 2011
Comment: HIV awareness should be as real as it was in 1980s, Ed Miliband says 8 Labour Party leader Ed Miliband promises to continue promoting support in Parliament for people living with HIV and for the right policies to tackle rising infection rates.
1 December 2011
Comment: Information and early diagnosis will be key to tackling HIV 4 Deborah Jack from the National AIDS Trust highlights the need to improve HIV education and resources, especially for people living outside the capital, this World AIDS Day.
29 November 2011
Speaker John Bercow unveils new coat of arms with multiple gay rights symbols 42 The Speaker of the House of Commons has unveiled his new portrait and coat of arms, which depict rainbow flags and pink triangles around the words "All Are Equal".
28 November 2011
UK report: Homophobia in prisons is endemic, but often unreported or ignored 15 A new report claims that while homophobia is widespread in the UK prison system, anti-gay assaults often go unreported or ignored by authorities.
17 November 2011
South Yorkshire study: Gay students “told to change for PE separately” 109 Study recommends creation of LGBT "champions" to promote awareness and support after students tell of policies which have potential to "single out and exclude".
14 November 2011
Australian PM will allow ministers a “conscience vote” on gay marriage 63 Julia Gillard will allow her party members to vote according to their own "values and beliefs" on whether to introduce gay marriage.
3 November 2011
Religious civil partnerships won’t solve “blanket ban inequality” 91 Announcement is welcomed by some, but warnings follow that not allowing religious gay marriages is still an "infringement of religious freedom".
3 November 2011
Ghana’s president will “never support” legalising homosexuality 208 Government official says gay rights will destroy the "moral fibre of society" as human rights representatives urge UK leaders to ensure support is given to most vulnerable.
31 October 2011
Glasgow council adds support to gay marriage consultation 20 While religious leaders are divided on their views, Scotland's largest city council votes in favour of gay marriage proposals.
28 October 2011
Ex-SNP leader voted off citizens advice board over anti-gay marriage views 59 The fomer SNP leader Gordon Wilson has been voted off the board of Dundee's Citizens Advice Bureau over his views against gay marriage.

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