HEADLINES
ACDP ‘WELCOMES GAY VOTES’:
The homophobic African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) says that it welcomes votes from gay people in Wednesday's local government elections.
BROTHERS & SISTERS CANCELLED:
Brothers & Sisters, which broke new ground in its depiction of gay men on US television, is cancelled after five seasons.
BEN COHEN RETIRES TO COMBAT HOMOPHOBIA:
English rugby hunk Ben Cohen announces that he has retired from the sport to focus on his campaign against bullying and homophobia.
BREAKING NEWS: GAY DEATH BILL IN LIMBO:
There are reports that Uganda's parliament has adjourned without voting on the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, leaving the legislation in limbo.
DA CANDIDATE APOLOGISES FOR ‘FAGGOT’ REMARK:
A Democratic Alliance municipal election candidate has apologised to gay people for calling metro police "faggots".
DEATH PENALTY TO STAY IN UGANDA BILL:
A Ugandan parliamentary committee recommends passage of the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, including retaining the death penalty.
ARVS PREVENT TRANSMISSION TO PARTNERS:
A new study confirms that HIV positive people on antiretroviral treatment reduce the risk of infecting their partners by a whopping 96%.
LARRY KING SUPPORTS GAY MARRIAGE:
Legendary talk show host Larry King has come out in support of same-sex marriage rights in the state of New York.
‘MILK’ VOTED BEST GAY FILM OF DECADE:
The Academy-award-wining Milk has been chosen as the best gay film of the last decade by voters in an online poll.
UGANDA DEATH BILL DELAYED TO FRIDAY:
The Associated Press reports that a parliamentary debate and possible vote on Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill has been delayed until tomorrow.
GEORGE MICHAEL: I LET GAY TEENS DOWN:
While announcing a new tour, George Michael said that he wants to make up for letting gay teens down.
BRADLEY MANNING ‘A GAY HERO’:
British gay rights activist Peter Tatchell has described jailed US soldier Bradley Manning as a "gay hero" and has called for his release.
PROTEST F0R INTERSEX & GENDER DIVERSE PEOPLE’S RIGHTS:
Wednesday saw Australia’s first ever national rally by intersex, sex and/or gender diverse people take place in Canberra.
QWELANE IN UGANDA IS ‘NATIONAL EMBARRASSMENT’:
The DA has again slammed the government for keeping homophobic ambassador Jon Qwelane at his post as Uganda's parliament prepares to vote on the gay death bill.
HOCKEY AGENT COMPARES GAY MARRIAGE TO BESTIALITY:
The head of a top US agency representing leading National Hockey League players has compared same-sex marriage to bestiality.
MPS URGED TO REJECT GAY DEATH BILL:
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have urged Ugandan MPs to reject the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which may come up for a vote today.
US PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO ALLOW GAY CLERGY:
The Presbyterian Church in the US has voted to allow openly gay people in same-sex relationships to be ordained as ministers, elders and deacons.
ANC WOMEN’S LEAGUE CONDEMNS ‘CORRECTIVE RAPE’ ATTACKS:
The ANC Women`s League describes ‘corrective rape’ as a hate crime and calls for stringent measures and legislative amendments.
YET ANOTHER LESBIAN RAPED & KILLED:
It's been reported that a new case of rape and murder of another lesbian woman has come to light; this time in KwaMashu, outside of Durban.
GAY MEN HAVE HIGHER CANCER RATE:
A new study has found that gay men have a higher prevalence of cancer compared with straight men, although the reasons are unclear.