30-31 March 2015

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UK

Meet Britain's first HIV-positive parliamentary candidate
Meet Britain's first HIV-positive parliamentary candidateIn a poignant interview, Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett, the Lib Dem candidate for Vauxhall, reveals the extraordinary, harrowing story of how he contracted the virus, and explains why he felt compelled to speak out
buzzfeed.com  31 Mar 15

"Adrian has made a really brave decision in speaking so openly about his HIV status," says THT
TerrenceHigginsTrust  31 Mar 15 


Stonewall unveils equality manifesto ahead of election
Stonewall unveils equality manifesto ahead of electionStatutory PSHE and SRE, combatting hate crime, a fairer international aid system and a review of trans laws top list of priorities. Homophobic, biphobic or transphobic comments from any political party will not be tolerated.
Contact local candidates directly via Stonewall website to share your stories
stonewall.org.uk  31 Mar 15


O-M-G

Ashers Bakery 'gay cake' case: End of the hearing, but not the debate
Ashers Bakery 'gay cake' case: End of the hearing, but not the debateWhen Gareth Lee was told the order was cancelled because of religious beliefs, he said he felt: "I wasn't worthy of service because they were Christian." If the judge Isobel Brownlie should find in Mr Lee's favour it is unlikely that will be the end of the matter.
belfasttelegraph.co.uk  31 Mar 15


Monday


SEX - LIFE

Inside The Met's secret gay art collection
Inside The Met's secret gay art collection"There's so much homoeroticism in the history of art that you can't keep it out that easily," says New York tour guide Andrew Lear. "Even if you try, it's going to pop back up."
thedailybeast.com  30 Mar 15


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