HEADLINES
LESBIAN MOTHER TO BE FORCIBLY DEPORTED:
A US family in Northern California is set to be torn apart, as a woman faces being forcibly deported, leaving behind her life partner and two sons.
SWEDEN LEGALISES GAY MARRIAGE:
Gay and lesbian couples will now be allowed to marry in civil ceremonies, making Sweden the fifth European country to legalise same-sex marriage.
DALAI LAMA COMES OUT THE CLOSET:
The Dalai Lama has revealed that, while he is celibate, he has "naturally human thoughts of an intimate nature about both men and women".
LESBIAN KISS CENSORED ON AUSSIE SOAP:
An Australian family soapie is embroiled in controversy over a same-sex kiss between two female characters.
HOMOPHOBIA RIFE IN EUROPE:
A new report has claimed that discrimination, harassment and violence against LGBT people are widespread throughout the EU.
TYRA BANKS AND SUZE ORMAN HONOURED:
Supermodel and talk show host Tyra Banks and openly-lesbian financial guru Suze Orman have been honoured at the 20th annual GLAAD Media Awards.
EXHIBITION OF GAY ICONS:
Nelson Mandela is among the famous figures to feature in an upcoming exhibition of gay icons by the UK’s National Portrait Gallery.
ANTI-GAY VOTER DRIVE REVEALED:
SA GLAAD has revealed that a right wing group is rallying "Christian citizens" to vote for parties based on their opposition to LGBT rights.
CONSIDERING A GAY ROYAL COUPLE:
Gay rights activists in the UK have called for the government to allow a possible future gay royal couple to take the throne.
IRAQI GAYS FACE EXECUTION:
Urgent action is needed to halt the execution of 128 prisoners, many of them gay, on death row in Iraq, says a London-based LGBT organisation.
PARTIES FAIL TO SHOW AT ELECTION FORUM:
Representatives from only two parties turned out for a poorly attended LGBT election forum hosted by the JWG on Friday night in Johannesburg.
KNYSNA BACKS DOWN:
The Knysna town council has dismissed all concerns about the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras following a concerted support campaign by the LGBT community.
ELTON JOHN DROPS LAWSUIT:
Pop legend Sir Elton John has decided to drop his lawsuit against a British newspaper for libel after being rejected by the UK's Court of Appeal.
GROWING ANTI-GAY HYSTERIA IN UGANDA:
There is growing anti-gay hysteria in Uganda following a press conference by eight “formerly-gay” men and government threats to crack down on LGBT people.
‘DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL’ WON’T CHANGE SOON:
President Obama’s promise to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy is not a priority says Defence Secretary Robert Gates.
SHOCK STUDY ON “CURING” GAYS:
A shocking British study has revealed that 17 percent of therapists in the UK have attempted to "cure" their homosexual clients.
PARENTS PETITION AGAINST HOMOSEXUALITY:
Parent groups and NGOs in Uganda are calling on parliament to stamp out "increasing cases of homosexuality in schools."
DEBATE OVER GAY HATE SPEECH LAW:
A law banning homophobic hate speech in the UK has passed a major hurdle despite fears that it will limit freedom of speech.
ECONOMIC WOES CLAIM US GAY MAGAZINES:
The US gay print media is facing unprecedented challenges as a number of titles close due to the negative economic global climate.
BBC DJ’S WILL YOUNG SLUR:
A BBC DJ has been reprimanded following his spoof of gay singer Will Young which was ruled "hostile and pejorative” towards gay people.