HEADLINES
US POLITICIAN: HOMOSEXUALITY LIKE ALCOHOLISM:
An American politician has told television viewers that homosexuality is a partial lifestyle choice and compared it to alcoholism.
17th OUT IN AFRICA OPENS IN JOBURG:
The 17th annual Out in Africa lesbian and gay film festival opened in Hyde Park, Johannesburg, on Thursday night.
RAMP DIVAS TO CLOSE ITS DOORS:
After seven years, one of Joburg’s longest running gay nightclubs will be closing its doors at the end of October.
OBAMA: HOMOSEXUALITY NOT A CHOICE:
US President Barack Obama, at a youth town hall meeting, has said that he believes that people are born gay.
FACEBOOK FIGHTS HOMOPHOBIA:
Facebook and the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation are working together to remove homophobic comments on Facebook.
US GOVERNMENT APPEALS ‘DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL” RULING:
As expected, the US Department of Justice has asked the courts to grant an emergency stay of a judgment suspending the military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy.
ACTIVISTS TO MARCH AGAINST POLICE HOMOPHOBIA:
Following the recent arrest of lesbian and gay people at a post-Pride party in Vosloorus, LGBT activists will be staging a protest march.
GAVIN ROSSDALE CONFIRMS GAY AFFAIR:
Rocker Gavin Rossdale, who is married to Gwen Stefani, has confirmed that he had a gay relationship with androgynous singer Marilyn.
TRANSGENDER GOLFER SUES OVER BAN:
A transgender woman is suing the Ladies Professional Golf Association of the US after it effectively barred her from playing in its tournaments.
REPORT ON HOMOPHOBIA IN PMB:
The Gay and Lesbian Network is to present the findings of its research on homophobic hate crimes within Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas.
10TH NY ATTACK SUSPECT ARRESTED:
A tenth suspect has been arrested in connection with the recent torture of two gay teens and a 30 year old man in New York.
JUDGE ENDS ‘DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL’ – FOR NOW:
In a historic ruling a federal judge has ordered the US military throughout the country to stop enforcing its 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy.
ADAM LAMBERT AGREES TO TONE DOWN SHOW:
Openly gay singer Adam Lambert has agreed to tone down an upcoming show in Malaysia following claims that he is "promoting homosexuality".
FURORE OVER VINCE VAUGHN COMEDY:
Activists in the US are calling for a Hollywood studio to remove an offensive scene from a new comedy film starring Vince Vaughn.
CANDIDATE GOVERNOR’S COMMENTS PROVOKE OUTRAGE:
Comments describing gay people as harmful to children by a candidate for New York Governor has led to storm of outrage.
SIR IAN MCKELLEN TO TACKLE HOMOPHOBIC BULLYING:
Lord of the Rings and X-Men actor Sir Ian McKellen is to tour schools in the UK to educate children about homophobic bullying.
GEORGE MICHAEL FREED:
Pop singer George Michael has been released from jail, serving half of his prison sentence for driving under the influence of drugs.
EIGHT ARRESTED IN BRUTAL NY ANTI-GAY ATTACK:
Eight gang members have been arrested following a brutal attack in New York City of two teens and a man because they are gay.
ANTI-PRIDE EXTREMISTS CLASH WITH POLICE:
Hundreds of right-wing extremists have been arrested by Serbian police who successfully protected participants in Belgrade's gay Pride march on Sunday.
ELTON: GAGA SONG THE NEW GAY ANTHEM:
Elton John says that he's heard Lady Gaga's new album Born This Way and has hailed the singer's upcoming single as the "new gay anthem".