Judge won’t take baby from lesbian couple – for now
A judge in Utah has amended his outrageous order to have a foster child removed from the care of a couple because they are lesbian. Judge Scott Johansen previously told social workers to take the nine-month-old baby away from April Hoagland and Beckie Peirce because he claimed that studies showed that children did better when […]
Shock as NG Kerk considers reversing same-sex unions decision
Leaders of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) or NG Kerk are considering an appeal to reverse the historic decision to recognise same-sex unions and allow non-celibate gay ministers. While the vote by the General Synod last month was welcomed by the LGBT community and its supporters, conservative elements of the church were outraged by the […]
Mambaonline, Home Affairs Minister, African activists among 2015 Feather Awards winners
Mambaonline was one of the winners in last night’s spectacular Chevrolet Feather Awards in Johannesburg, winning in the category of Media of the Year. The event was held at the Johannesburg City Hall and was a glittering and glamorous gathering of celebrities, government ministers and officials, activists and performers. Among the winners was Minister Malusi […]
Ukraine finally passes historic LGBT non-discrimination law
Following multiple votes and much controversy, Ukraine has finally approved a bill barring LGBT discrimination in the workplace. The legislation is the first LGBT-affirming law to be passed in the country and is seen as an important step in moving the nation away from its Soviet past. The bill was twice earlier rejected by lawmakers […]
Morocco’s tourism minister backs legalising homosexuality
Morocco’s Minister of Tourism, Lahcen Haddad, has called for the decriminalisation of homosexuality, as long as it remains private. Haddad, who describes himself as a modern liberal, made the statement in an interview with CNN Arabic, reported Morocco World News. “We do not accept a display of one’s sexual tendencies for provocation, but if homosexuality […]
Watch: Trans protesters confront Caitlyn Jenner
Transgender reality star Caitlyn Jenner faced angry protesters who called her an “insult” to trans people. Jenner was leaving an LGBTI charity event in Chicago on Thursday when she was confronted by around three activists, reported Daily Mail. Under the banner of “I Ain’t Cait”, they argued that her privileged experience does not represent the […]
Joburg ministers charged over same-sex weddings
The Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) is investigating two Johannesburg ministers for blessing same-sex marriages. Eyewitness News reported on Thursday that Reverend Johannes Wolmarans has been charged with misconduct for marrying lesbian and gay couples. Reverend Martin Young, from St Columba’s Presbyterian Church in Parkview, has also been charged with preaching at Wolmarans’ same-sex […]
Judge takes child from foster parents because they’re lesbian
A judge in Utah has removed a child from the care of a lesbian couple reportedly simply because of their sexual orientation. April Hoagland and Beckie Peirce are married and were approved as foster parents earlier this year. They have been happily taking care of a baby girl for about three months, but Juvenile Court […]
Was Campbell’s Soup viral take down of homophobe real?
A viral screengrab of withering responses by Campbell’s Soup to a homophobe complaining on social media about its gay-friendly advert is not what it appears. The American company has been both praised and criticised for its recent light-hearted advert, which shows two fathers convincing their young son to eat the brand’s Star Wars soup by emulating characters […]
No action over gay sex scenes in new Brit series
The UK’s broadcasting regulator Ofcom will not investigate gay sex scenes shown in new drama series starring James Bond actor Ben Whishaw. In the five-part BBC2 series, London Spy, Whishaw’s character becomes romantically involved with a mysterious man (Edward Holcroft), who turns out to be a spy for the intelligence service. The first episode, broadcast […]