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Exclusive: Anti-cruising website publishes uncensored photos of faces and car registrations

Jessica Geen — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:21:57 PDT

The Information Commissioner is to investigate an anti-cruising website after an exclusive report by PinkNews.co.uk. The website, set up to raise awareness of the "disgusting" practice of gay men meeting for sex, publishes uncensored images of car registration plates and faces of men allegedly involved.

House of Lords votes to keep 'free speech' defence in homophobic hatred laws

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:14:45 PDT

The House of Lords has voted to keep an amendment that would create a defence of "free speech" in a bill that is designed to criminalise incitement of homophobic hatred.

Guru challenges Indian ruling on gay sex, saying homosexuality 'can be cured by yoga'

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:21:07 PDT

A recent judgement by the Delhi high court that homosexuality should be decriminalised is being challenged. Swami Baba Ramdev, a yoga guru, filed the challenge saying homosexuality was a "disease" and could be cured by yoga.

Massachusetts challenges Defence of Marriage Act

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:38:37 PDT

Massachusetts has filed a lawsuit that argues the Defence of Marriage Act violates the US constitution by interfering with the right of states to define the marriage status of their own residents.

Mother's letter inspires gay marriage protest outside Irish parliament

Jessica Geen — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:33:06 PDT

A letter sent to the Irish justice minister by the mother of a gay son has inspired a protest today outside the Irish parliament for gay marriage.

Maine gay marriage opponents collect enough signatures to get issue on November ballot

Jessica Geen — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:57:30 PDT

Gay marriage opponents in Maine say they have already collected enough signatures opposing the new law to get the issue on the November ballot.

Trans woman who went on hunger strike wins funding

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:40:35 PDT

A trans woman who went on hunger strike after her local primary care trust refused to fund her gender reassignment has been told it will now pay for her hormone medication.

Polish Law and Justice Party confirms it's still homophobic despite joining forces with the Tories in Europe

Jessica Geen — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:43:02 PDT

A Polish Law and Justice Party (PiS) MEP has refuted statements made by former Tory leader William Hague that the party has changed its views on gay rights.

Technical issues mean 2010 US census may not count gay married couples

Jessica Geen — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:29:59 PDT

The US census scheduled for next year may not be able to count gay married couples due to technical issues in collecting data.

Gay actor John Barrowman says bishop who said gays must change should "stop talking rubbish"

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:56:34 PDT

Dr Who actor John Barrowman has responded to comments made by Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, the Bishop of Rochester, who called on gay people to "repent and be changed".

House of Lords votes today on anti-gay hate speech

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:02:50 PDT

The House of Lords will vote today on whether to remove an amendment that would create a defence of "free speech" in a bill that is designed to criminalise incitement of homophobic hatred.

Massachusetts senator reveals he's gay

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:42:33 PDT

Massachusetts senator Stan Rosenberg has revealed he is gay in an Independence Day editorial. Writing in the Daily Hampshire Gazette last weekend, he quietly revealed his sexuality about halfway down his column.

Swedish study finds gay brains resemble those of opposite sex

Jessica Geen — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:03:08 PDT

Swedish scientists have suggested that brains of gay people may share similar physical attributes to those of the opposite sex.

Peter Tatchell: 'Bruno will make both bigots and gays squirm'

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:32:09 PDT

Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has said that Sacha Baron-Cohen's latest film Bruno is likely to cause discomfort to both straight homophobes and gay men.

Calgary minister 'stripped of responsibility' after funding Pride event

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:25:20 PDT

The Toronto tourism minister has reportedly been stripped of her responsibility for a major funding programme because she granted financial support for the city's annual Pride week.

Catholic adoption agency allowed to appeal over gay parents

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:24:34 PDT

The Charity Tribunal has given permission for a Catholic adoption agency to appeal against a ruling which said it could not discriminate against gay couples.

Mother of gay son berates Irish minister over civil partnerships

Jessica Geen — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:48:33 PDT

When Declan Doody wrote to Irish justice minister Dermot Ahern about the inequality of civil partnerships, he was dismayed to receive no response. However, when he posted a copy of the letter on his Facebook, his mother Helen was spurred into action to write her own.

Out-of-state gay marriages become legal in DC

Jessica Geen — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:16:43 PDT

A law allowing the recognition of gay marriages performed in other states has come into effect in Washington DC today.

Gay couple 'backed out of foster plans after negative media coverage'

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:59:46 PDT

Brighton and Hove council has denied it halted plans to place a ten-year-old boy with gay foster parents after his Catholic mother objected. Instead, PinkNews.co.uk understands that the gay couple decided to pull out of the plan after negative stories in the national media about them.

Lesbian policewomen guilty over insurance fraud crash

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:39:27 PDT

A lesbian couple who worked as police officers have been convicted of deception after lying about who was driving in a car crash.