22-23 February 2014

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UK

Men banned from becoming Queen

as 700 years of law and rules on royal titles redrafted ahead of gay marriage
telegraph.co.uk 23 Feb 14

HIV and Poverty - THT report
THT sees 15% rise in people seeking financial help

Lack of government support is leaving too many people with HIV facing a cycle of poverty, according to a new report published today by HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust
tht.org.uk 23 Feb 14
Michael Lawrence
Michael Lawrence

Hackney Police are re-appealing for information on man who befriended homosexual men to gain access to their homes and steal their property
hackneygazette.co.uk 23 Feb 14
Switchboard begins 40th birthday celebrations
Switchboard begins 40th birthday celebrations

London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard panel remembered how it all began; how the outbreak of HIV lead to the creation of the Terrence Higgins Trust and the National AIDS Manual; and how today the serviceneeds to use the latest social media to support an even more diverse range of people
llgs.org.uk 22 Feb 14

Gay Switchboard 40th anniversary


GAY PARENTS

Our worries of adopting were over as soon as we'd seen our boys

Tim, a financial services worker from Birmingham, tells Zoe Chamberlain how they overcame these worries to adopt two brothers aged three and five
birminghammail.co.uk 23 Feb 14


SEX - LIFE

The revival of the "gay gene" debate - A step too far?

it is important to consider the possible effects of genetically screening for homosexuality on a child's life and whether they would be treated differently by their parents
nouse.co.uk 23 Feb 14


Homophobic people die earlier

Heterosexuals who reported higher levels of antigay prejudice had higher mortality risk than those who reported lower levels, finds Columbia University study
aphapublications.org 23 Feb 14


UGANDA

President asks the US to advise Uganda's scientists about homosexuality

As Yoweri Museveni considers whether to sign a law increasing punishments
bbc.co.uk 23 Feb 14


USA

LGBT people are nearly twice as likely to experience Food Insecurity

US Food Stamp survey finds in the last year:

- 29% LGBT adults did not have enough money to feed their family

- 21% participated in Food Stamp programme
williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu 23 Feb 14

Arizona passes law allowing shopkeepers to refuse to serve gay people

based on religious beliefs. The new law provoked outrage from gay groups and prompted the Democratic Party to declare it "state-sanctioned discrimination" and an embarrassment
telegraph.co.uk 23 Feb 14

New anti-gay bill proves Arizona is the land of dinosaurs

What if "religious conviction" keeps business owners from dealing with "others" such as women, blacks, ethnic minorities, the handicapped and mentally challenged? What about old people, blind people or people of another religion? Would that be OK?
nydailynews.com 23 Feb 14
Michael SamMichael Sam's marketing power is real

- just not until NFL draft day. Smart brands will focus on Sam's excellence on the field while keeping their message relevant to the general market of consumers
sportingnews.com 23 Feb 14


RUSSIA

#HomoPromo - Gay equality art campaign piles heat on Russia

Winning posters to be exhibited and auctioned off to raise money for Stonewall's work in Russia
Submit your poster 23 Feb 14


ALAN TURING
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch captures "vulnerability, genius and arrogance"

of Alan Turing says producer
Harvey Weinstein - the man who paid a record $7 million for US rights to The Imitation Game - who explains why his leading man nails it...
radiotimes.com 23 Feb 14

GAY BOOKS
Armistead Maupin Days of Anne Madrigal
Armistead Maupin

San Francisco's chronicler calls time on his saga. HisTales of the City have delighted readers for four decades and brought gay life into the mainstream. Now the landmark series is coming to an end as the ninth volume, The Days of Anne Madrigal, is published
theguardian.com
Buy Book 6 Jan 14
The Inclusion Imperative
The Inclusion Imperative

How Real Inclusion Creates Better Business and Builds Better Societies: Courage, Creativity... new book by Stephen Frost, former Head of Diversity and Inclusion for the London Olympics. "Clearly the personal life of a sportsman or sportswoman does have an impact on sporting performance"
Buy Book 23 Feb 14

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