Germany takes Mr Gay World 2015 title
A 21-year-old milk technician from Germany has been chosen as Mr Gay World 2015. Klaus Burkart was awarded the title at a glittering ceremony in the town of Kynsna, South Africa on Saturday night. He beat out 20 other contestants from around the world after a week-long series of physical, creative and LGBT rights awareness […]
Northern Ireland lawmakers nix same-sex marriage
Northern Ireland politicians have been accused of being out-of-touch with public opinion after they once again voted against same-sex marriage. On Monday, a motion in the Northern Ireland Assembly supporting same-sex marriage was defeated after the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) lodged a Petition of Concern, meaning the proposal could only pass if a majority of […]
US Supreme Court appears divided on gay marriage
Which way the US Supreme Court will ultimately rule on gay and lesbian marriage is far from clear. The court’s justices appeared divided on the issue as they heard oral arguments on Tuesday challenging gay marriage bans in the states of Ohio, Tennessee, Michigan and Kentucky. The justices dealt with two major questions: If the US […]
Major victory for Kenyan gays as court says they have equal rights
Gay and lesbian Kenyans have won a huge victory after a court found a government agency guilty of discrimination for failing to register an LGBTI rights group. According to the Daily Nation, The High Court in Nairobi on Monday ordered the country’s NGOs Coordination Board to recognise and register the organisation. The board had previously […]
US Supreme Court to hear historic marriage equality case today
In a case that could settle the issue of marriage equality in the US once and for all, the country’s Supreme Court will today hear oral arguments on legalising same-sex marriage. In considering the Obergefell v. Hodges case, the court’s justices will decide if the US Constitution requires US states to allow two people of […]
Limpopo Pride postponed over fears of hate crime attacks
Organisers of next month’s fourth annual Limpopo Pride March in Polokwane have postponed the event out of fear for the safety of participants. Cindy Molefe, from the Limpopo LGBTI Proudly Out group, announced the news in a statement on Facebook. She said that the change was “due to the increase of violence towards LGBTI in […]
World responds to Bruce Jenner’s coming out as trans
After months of fevered speculation, Bruce Jenner has confirmed that she identifies as a woman. The 65-year-old former Olympic athlete and reality TV star made the announcement in an emotional television interview with journalist Diane Sawyer, broadcast on Friday in the US. “I’m me. I’m a person. This is who I am. I’m not stuck […]
Aww! Straight best friend asks gay student to the prom
In a display of true friendship, a straight high school student has asked his gay friend to go to the prom with him. Anthony Martinez from Las Vegas has often plannned the school’s dances and events but had never been asked to be someone’s date to any of them. “Being gay, and knowing I’m too […]
Isis: Twisted spectacle of hugging and stoning gay men
Two more men have been stoned to death by Isis militants for being gay, but not before they were hugged by their killers. The horrifically bizarre scene reportedly played out in the Homs province of Syria and was photographed by Isis propagandists. In the series of pictures, the two blindfolded men accused of homosexuality, possibly […]
Dr Phil “clarifies” offensive Bruce Jenner comments
American celebrity psychologist Dr Phil McGraw has been blasted for stating that there’s no point in Bruce Jenner transitioning – because he’s too old! It’s been widely reported that the 65-year-old former Olympic athlete and reality TV star is in the midst of his transition to a woman, which he’s expected to discuss with journalist […]