AUSSIE PM TO OVERTURN CIVIL UNION LAW
Despite opposition from some in his party, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd reportedly plans to overturn new civil union legislation in one Australian territory.
US HOLDS VIGILS FOR SLAIN TEEN
Vigils have been held across the US to protest the brutal murder of gay teen Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado in Puerto Rico just over a week ago.
LEGENDS BRIEFLY CLOSED
Legends nightclub in Pretoria was shut down by police on Friday night for by-law violations, but was re-opened by Saturday night.
ADAM LAMBERT “SHOCKS” AT AWARDS SHOW
Openly gay singer Adam Lambert has shocked some US viewers with his raunchy performance at Sunday night’s American Music Awards.
MISS BRAZIL GAY ‘DE-WIGGED’
The winner of Miss Brazil Gay 2009 was attacked on camera by a jealous competitor shortly after being crowned.
TEXAS ACCIDENTALLY BANS ALL MARRIAGES
In attempting to bar same-sex couples from getting married, lawmakers may have inadvertently made all marriages in the state illegitimate.
TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Friday 20 November is the international Transgender Day of Remembrance, in which the world remembers those who have fallen because of transphobic violence.
TRANS ABUSES IN TURKEY & GUATEMALA
An international gay rights group has called for action to be taken against the abuse of transgender people in Guatemala and Turkey.
SEXUALITY NOT RELEVANT TO ABUSIVE PRIESTS
A new report has concluded that gay priests are no more likely than straight priests to sexually abuse children.
JOHNNY DEPP NAMED SEXIEST MAN
Pirates of the Caribbean actor Johnny Depp has been named the Sexiest Man Alive in People magazine’s annual list.