UKRAINE BANS BRÃœNO
The Ukraine’s culture ministry has confirmed the ban of Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest film, Brüno.
LESBIANS AND HIV: LOW RISK IS NOT NO RISK
Women who sleep with women are not at risk of HIV transmission – or are they? AIDS advocates warn that it is time for a wake-up call about who is and is not at risk.
DANIEL RADCLIFFE ON BEING THOUGHT GAY
In a recent interview with MovieFone.com, Harry Potter-star Daniel Radcliffe has said that he thinks that it’s “awesome” to be thought of as gay.
LITHUANIA ANTI-GAY BILL MADE LAW
A controversial bill that will make it illegal to discuss homosexuality in Lithuanian schools has been passed, despite being vetoed by the country’s president.
JOBURG PRIDE FACES LAWSUIT
The controversial previous organiser of Joburg Pride is threatening to take legal action against the current Joburg Pride board for trademark infringement.
US CHURCH REVERSES GAY CLERGY BAN
The Episcopal Church in the US has moved forward in affirming its acceptance of gays and lesbians for all roles in ministry.
BILL CLINTON NOW SUPPORTS GAY MARRIAGE
Former US president Bill Clinton says that he now supports gay marriage, despite having signed the Defense of Marriage Act during his presidency.
ANOTHER ‘GAY PANIC’ DEFENCE ACCEPTED
Another man has been acquitted of a first degree murder charge after using a “gay panic” defence argument.
MALE PENGUIN COUPLE SPLIT OVER FEMALE
Two male penguins in the San Francisco Zoo, who began a relationship as adolescents in 2003, have “broken up” after the introduction of a female penguin.
CAPE TOWN PRIDE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
A Cape Town Pride community workshop is set to take place on Saturday 15 August at the Saartjie Baartman Centre, Klipfontein Road, Athlone.