PARTIES FAIL TO SHOW AT ELECTION FORUM

Representatives from only two parties turned out for a poorly attended LGBT election forum hosted by the JWG on Friday night in Johannesburg.
KNYSNA BACKS DOWN

The Knysna town council has dismissed all concerns about the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras following a concerted support campaign by the LGBT community.
ELTON JOHN DROPS LAWSUIT

Pop legend Sir Elton John has decided to drop his lawsuit against a British newspaper for libel after being rejected by the UK’s Court of Appeal.
GROWING ANTI-GAY HYSTERIA IN UGANDA

There is growing anti-gay hysteria in Uganda following a press conference by eight “formerly-gay” men and government threats to crack down on LGBT people.
‘DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL’ WON’T CHANGE SOON

President Obama’s promise to repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy is not a priority says Defence Secretary Robert Gates.