JUDGE ENDS ‘DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL’ – FOR NOW
In a historic ruling a federal judge has ordered the US military throughout the country to stop enforcing its ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy.
ADAM LAMBERT AGREES TO TONE DOWN SHOW
Openly gay singer Adam Lambert has agreed to tone down an upcoming show in Malaysia following claims that he is “promoting homosexuality”.
FURORE OVER VINCE VAUGHN COMEDY
Activists in the US are calling for a Hollywood studio to remove an offensive scene from a new comedy film starring Vince Vaughn.
CANDIDATE GOVERNOR’S COMMENTS PROVOKE OUTRAGE
Comments describing gay people as harmful to children by a candidate for New York Governor has led to storm of outrage.
SIR IAN MCKELLEN TO TACKLE HOMOPHOBIC BULLYING
Lord of the Rings and X-Men actor Sir Ian McKellen is to tour schools in the UK to educate children about homophobic bullying.
GEORGE MICHAEL FREED
Pop singer George Michael has been released from jail, serving half of his prison sentence for driving under the influence of drugs.
EIGHT ARRESTED IN BRUTAL NY ANTI-GAY ATTACK
Eight gang members have been arrested following a brutal attack in New York City of two teens and a man because they are gay.
ANTI-PRIDE EXTREMISTS CLASH WITH POLICE
Hundreds of right-wing extremists have been arrested by Serbian police who successfully protected participants in Belgrade’s gay Pride march on Sunday.
ELTON: GAGA SONG THE NEW GAY ANTHEM
Elton John says that he’s heard Lady Gaga’s new album Born This Way and has hailed the singer’s upcoming single as the “new gay anthem”.
SA-BASED ACTIVIST WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Joel Nana, who is based in South Africa, has won an award for International Activist of the year from Ireland’s National Lesbian and Gay Federation.