Are biological babies from same-sex parents on the way?
Children from the genes of two men or two women may soon be a reality, say scientists, possibly giving same-sex couples the option of having children that are biologically theirs. In a major breakthrough, researchers from Cambridge University in the UK and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have managed to turn human skin […]
Sizzling! Tom of Finland by Rufskin gallery (may be NSFW)
Sexy California men’s clothing brand Rufskin has released a limited edition collection of athletic apparel created with the Tom of Finland Foundation. The collection features images and inspiration from the works of legendary Finnish erotic gay artist Tom of Finland (Touko Laaksonen, 1920-1991) and is described as a seamless bridging of art and fashion. This […]
Alan Turing’s family deliver pardon petition to David Cameron
Members of Alan Turing’s family have handed over a petition calling for the pardon of 49,000 men convicted of homosexuality in the UK to the British government. On Monday, Turing’s great niece Rachel Barnes, great nephew Nevil Hunt and great, great nephew Thomas Barnes delivered the petition – signed by more than 520,000 people – […]
Oscar-winning “The Imitation Game” screenwriter: I’m not gay
Graham Moore, the winner of this year’s Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, has clarified that he’s not gay following his emotional “stay weird” acceptance speech. Moore, 33, wrote the acclaimed The Imitation Game, about persecuted gay World War II genius Alan Turning. In his speech on Sunday night, he said: “Here’s the thing. Alan Turing never got […]
Is Michael Sam joining Dancing with the Stars?
Could Michael Sam be swapping the football field for the dance floor? According to TMZ, the openly gay sportsman has signed on to appear in the upcoming 20th season of America’s Dancing with the Stars. There’s no official word yet from producers, and Sam has stayed silent on the matter on social media. TMZ expressed […]
Meet America’s first ever LGBT Human Rights Envoy
Randy Berry, the openly gay US Consul General in Amsterdam, has been named America’s first ever LGBT Human Rights Envoy. In a statement, Secretary of State John Kerry described Berry as “a voice of clarity and conviction on human rights.” “I’m confident that Randy’s leadership as our new Special Envoy will significantly advance efforts underway […]
Kenya: Court orders “married gay couple” to have anal tests
Two men, who apparently claim to be married, have been arrested in Kenya, with prosecutors turning to the courts to force them to undergo humiliating medical exams. According to News 24 Kenya, George Maina Njeri and Caleb Omar Idris were arrested last week in Kwale county for “having canal knowledge of themselves against the order of […]
Doctor refuses to treat baby because parents are lesbian
An American paediatrician has refused to treat a six-day-old child because her parents are lesbian. While sitting in Dr. Vesna Roi’s waiting room in Roseville, Michigan, Krista and Jami Contreras were shocked to be told that she would not be able to treat their newborn baby, Bay, because of their sexuality. According to Detroit Free […]
Queer activists not homophobes vandalise New Zealand GAYTM
A radical queer group has vandalised an ATM decorated with a Pride-themed design to protest “pinkwashing” by the bank. The “GAYTM” was one of four rolled out by ANZ Bank in Auckland and Wellington to marks its sponsorship of Pride festivals in the two cities. Incorporating colourful and flamboyant artist-commissioned designs, complete with rhinestones, the […]
Gambia: Three arrested on gay charges get bail
The three Gambian men arrested on homosexuality-related charges in November have been granted bail. It is believed that Alieu Sarr, Momarr Sowe and Modou Lamin Bittaye were the last three remaining people still jailed following a state crackdown on the LGBT community at the end of 2014. Sarr was reported last month as being close […]