17-26 April 2015

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GAY PARENTS

NI Health Minister called to explain his comments on same sex relationships
NI Health Minister called to explain his comments on same sex relationshipsJim Wells apologised on Friday after he linked gay relationships and the abuse of children at a hustings meeting on Thursday night. Police are investigating the comments by Mr Wells
bbc.co.uk  26 Apr 15


GAY MARRIAGE

Dublin mural supporting 'yes' vote in equality referendum may have to be removed
Dublin Mural supporting 'yes' vote in equality referendum may have to be removedDublin City Council has written to artist and advised him it might have to be taken down as there was no planning permission granted for artwork
independent.ie  26 Apr 15


Hollyoaks star Kieron Richardson ties the knot in Buxton
Hollyoaks star Kieron Richardson ties the knot in BuxtonThe couple had 12 bridesmaids each wearing a wedding dress
Co-stars including Jennifer Metcalfe and Gemma Merna were among the bridesmaids
buxtonadvertiser.co.uk 26 Apr 15



STICKS AND STONES

Phrase 'that's gay' acceptable to nearly half of young people
Almost half of young people (49%) think the term "that's gay" is acceptable to use. Newsbeat asked YouGov to survey 3,000 18 to 29-year-olds about where they draw the line with offence when it comes to sexuality, race and sexism
bbc.co.uk 23 Apr 15



GAY BUSINESS

Stonewall: We've come a long way but much more remains to be done in business arena
At its annual Workplace Conference, Stonewall's chief executive, Ruth Hunt, said that the organization's Workplace Equality Index will now include questions about transgender equality
gaystarnews.com 21 Apr 15


Anti-gay auto shop seeks business licence
Grandville City Council earlier this year notified anti-gay Brian Klawiter that he needed to get a local business license, prompting Klawiter to tell the city that he views the licensing process as a violation of his constitutional rights
mlive.com  21 Apr 15


IBM to Louisiana: Mind our business before passing religious freedom bill
"A bill that legally protects discrimination based on same-sex marriage status will create a hostile environment for our current and prospective employees, and is antithetical to our company's values" wrote James Driesse, a senior state executive for IBM
rt.com  21 Apr 15


9th LGBT Community Survey