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SEX - LIFE Largest ever study into the gay gene 'erodes the notion that sexual orientation is a choice' | |
 | A new scientific study of 409 pairs of gay brothers could put to rest decades of debate over the existence of the so-called 'gay gene'. Research conducted by the NorthShore Research Institute in the US found clear links between male sexual orientation and two specific regions of the human genome, with lead scientist Alan Sanders declaring that the work "erodes the notion that sexual orientation is a choice" independent.co.uk 21 Nov 14 |
GAY SPORTS Rugby player suffers broken jaw in 'homophobic attack' on Canal Street | |
 | A gay rugby player suffered a broken jaw while promoting Village Spartans during a 'homophobic attack' in Manchester's Gay Village. Police have released a CCTV image of the attacker: Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 manchestereveningnews 21 Nov 14 |
Welsh Rugby Union joins abusive language pledge | |
 | The Welsh Rugby Union has called on the Welsh rugby family to put an end to abusive language, just weeks after a match spectator witnessed other fans shouting homophobic slurs at referee Nigel Owens southwales-eveningpost nobystanders.org.uk 21 Nov 14 |
Wigan Athletic sponsors pull out over Malky Mackay concerns | |
 | Two of Wigan Athletic's sponsors have severed ties with the club following the appointment of Malky Mackay as the Championship club's manager - despite a continuing Football Association investigation into alleged racist, sexist and homophobic text messages he sent during his time as Cardiff City manager theguardian.com 21 Nov 14 |
USA Sure, you can have legal rights, just don't kiss in front of us | |
 | Americans are in favor of granting legal rights like property inheritance to same-sex couples. They aren't as in favor of public displays of affection, reports a new study of 1,000 people, published in American Sociological Review smithsonianmag.com 21 Nov 14 |
AFRICA Lesbians flee to Senegal as Gambia cracks down on homosexuality | |
 | Gambian President Yahya Jammeh's new law targets those with a previous conviction for homosexuality, those living with HIV, and same-sex partners of people with disabilities - all of whom could be imprisoned for life reuters.com 21 Nov 14 |
Uganda plans to pass new version of anti-gay law by Christmas | |
 | Drafters of a revised anti-gay law want parliament to pass it in time to be a "Christmas gift" for Ugandans. In August, President Yoweri Museveni said he wanted the law amended to remove penalties for consenting adults reuters.com 21 Nov 14 |
SHOW BIZ Country singers come out as gay | |
 | Ty Herndon and Billy Gilman came out as being gay. Herdon went first, in interviews with People Magazine and Entertainment Tonight. His revelation inspired Gilman to do go public as well, saying he preferred telling his fans directly, from the comfort of home, to sitting down with the press fox8.com 21 Nov 14 |
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