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UK Muslim leader: 'Teaching British values in schools creates atmosphere of suspicion' | |
 | Joan Deslandes, head of Kingsford Community School, told a London conference of head teachers that schools experienced problems when trying to teach about statutory subjects such as gay rights because some parents would either keep their children at home or lodge time-consuming complaints independent.co.uk 30 Jan 15 |
Cohabiting couples now the fastest growing type of family in the UK | |
 | Cohabiting couple families (straight or gay) grew by 29.7% between 2004 and 2014. The Office for National Statistics anticipates that the next Families and Households survey will contain specific statistics on same sex married couples familylaw.co.uk 30 Jan 15 Marriages of same sex couples formed in England and Wales so far ons.gov.uk 30 Jan 15 |
HIV AIDS Mortimer Market Peer Support Workers saw 1,034 patients one-to-one | |
 | And last year 700 more attended workshops at this central London clinic (age-range, 21 to 73!) such as their Newly Diagnosed Course; six sessions covering disclosure, medical aspects, love and sex, building support networks and, critically, the impact of diagnosis. They also work on positive-thinking, self-confidence, growing older with HIV, and clinical updates cnwl.nhs.uk 30 Jan 15 |
SEX - LIFE Selfridges is introducing a unisex shopping concept | |
 | For six weeks, Selfridges will be introducing a gender neutral shopping experience. The Oxford Street store will be merging its separate women's and men's departments over three floors metro.co.uk 30 Jan 15 |
GAY PRIDE Kent Pride promises seaside family fun in Margate | |
 | Kent Pride is being organised by Tony Butcher, who runs Canterbury's only gay bar, Limes Lounge. He said: "Margate will be a great venue for the parade, and Thanet District Council is very supportive" - Sat 29 Aug kentonline.co.uk 30 Jan 15 |
GAY RIGHTS US Bill seeks to protect LGBT rights around the globe | |
 | "Members of Congress have sent a clear message to the State Department and the Obama Administration that LGBT rights are human rights and that they support creation of a special envoy to help put an end to persecution of LGBT people," said David Stacy, HRC's Government Affairs Director hrc.org 30 Jan 15 |
GAY SPORTS Only 19% of Americans oppose gay athletes in pro sports | |
 | 73% say they would support a professional sports team signing a gay or lesbian athlete, while 19% say they would oppose this action. There is broad support for a professional sports team signing a gay or lesbian athlete across demographic and political groups, including 66% of Republicans, 75% of independents, and 79% of Democrats publicreligion.org |
SHOW BIZ Oscars: The Imitation Game finally plays the Gay Card | |
 | Harvey Weinstein argues that though Turing received a royal pardon in 2013 for his 1952 conviction for gross indecency because of his homosexuality, he deserves to be honored by the British government hollywoodreporter.com 30 Jan 15 Alan Turing Gay Page |
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