GAY MINISTER APPOINTED IN SCOTLAND
Despite considerable opposition, the Church of Scotland has approved the ordination of an openly gay minister.
ADAM LAMBERT KEEPS US GUESSING
In a post-Idolfinale interview Adam Lambert told Entertainment Weekly that he thinks that the speculation about his sexuality keeps things interesting.
UGANDAN PASTOR’S SODOMY SCANDAL
The teenagers who accused a wealthy Ugandan pastor of sodomising them have withdrawn their accusations amid claims of police intimidation.
GAY MAYOR QUITS FOR LOVE
The town mayor of San Angelo, Texas, has resigned his fourth term because of his relationship with a Mexican man who was in the US illegally.
LESBIAN STUDENT SETTLES HARASSMENT CASE
A 16 year old lesbian student has received a $25 000 settlement after suing her school district for anti-gay harassment and discrimination.
SHOCK AS VETERAN IS DISCHARGED
Barack Obama’s election promise to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” seems increasingly hollow as a distinguished 18 year military veteran is fired for being gay.
HOMOSEXUALITY & RELIGION WORKSHOP
A two-day workshop was recently held in Pietermarizburg in order to provide a platform for clergy and LGBTI people to engage on issues of religion.
AMERICAN IDOL UPSET
The winner of the eighth season of American Idol has been announced, in what has been described as a “stunning upset”.
HATE CRIME RAIDS IN LONDON
Over one hundred people were arrested in raids focusing on hate crimes carried out across London by the Metropolitan Police Service.
CAN LAMBERT WIN AMERICAN IDOL?
Media commentators are asking if America is ready for an apparently gay man to win the country’s most popular contest, American Idol.