Tuesday 17 March 2015

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UK David Cameron supports Trans Rights - and says we need to tackle "Homophobic Bullying"
	"It's only when a society says marriage is there for everybody whether you're straight or gay - you end this idea that it's somehow fair to criticise people or do down people because of their sexuality." buzzfeed.com 17 Mar 15
Boycotts are just another word for bullying says Piers Morgan
	Boycotting Dolce and Gabbana may make Elton and a few celebrities feel better, but all it will do is damage the livelihoods of thousands of innocent Dolce employees and it won't make any difference to the debate on gay rights dailymail.co.uk 17 Mar 15
Job-seeker banned from wearing "gay T-shirt"
	A job-seeker from Burnley has accused the Jobcentre of "discrimination". Shaun Clark (28) claims staff at the Jobcentre in Victoria Street told him wearing the T-shirt was "inappropriate" lep.co.uk 17 Mar 15
Boy stabbed to death a gay man whom he believed was interested in him
	Usher Sawyers was 15 when he robbed and murdered Martin Thomas, 39, (pictured), at his home in Roehampton, London. Sawyers has been sentenced to at least 15 years in custody bbc.co.uk 17 Mar 15
Eric Pickles: I was 'narrow-minded' and 'prejudiced' to oppose gay marriage
	Communities Secretary reveals how he reprimanded himself for holding 'mean' views when switching '180 degrees' on gay marriage during frank radio appearance telegraph.co.uk 17 Mar 15
SHOW BIZ Michael Sam's booty is a hit on Dancing With The Stars
	You could win 'rear of the year', where I would win 'ass of the past', says "US Strictly" judge Len Goodman about NFL footballer Sam youtube.com 17 Mar 15

Sunday 8 March 2015

SEX EDUCATION Government plans sex consent lessons for 11-year-olds
	Children from the age of 11 are to be taught about sexual consent under new government plans. The UK government said it wanted to give young people a "better understanding of the society around them" so they could "make informed choices and stay safe" bbc.co.uk  8 Mar 15
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Lesbians, bisexual and trans women have made incredible strides
	Stonewall is celebrating these achievements with some stories from amazing women who #makeithappen for themselves and women around them internationalwomensday  8 Mar 15
SEX - LIFE How do I support both my parents after my dad's gay affair?
	A man in his 60s has told his wife and children that he's been in a gay relationship. His daughter wants to know how to support both her parents Mariella Fostrop dilemma theguardian.com  8 Mar 15
GAY SPORTS Gay ref shown red card over rainbow wristband
	David Gough, who is on the Ireland's elite panel of GAA inter-county referees, wanted to wear the so-called 'freedom' wristband to highlight equality and homophobia in sport, and as a personal gesture of support for a 'Yes' vote in the forthcoming referendum on same-sex civil marriage independent.ie  8 Mar 15

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Friday 6 March 2015

UK UK minister asks foreign governments to clarify rights of gay people
	The equalities minister, Jo Swinson, has asked national and regional governments including Australia, Chile, Israel, South Africa and all 50 US states to confirm whether they recognise British civil partnerships and marriages between same-sex couples, and what rights gay people can expect when they travel theguardian.com  6 Mar 15
Gay swimming instructor 'was called a "paedo" by his manager
	... and ordered to get changed in a disabled toilet on his own'. Paul Britton the target for abuse by staff at High Wycombe Sports Centre, referred to as a 'f****t' and a 'gayboy' and was told he should not be teaching young children dailymail.co.uk  6 Mar 15
GAY SPORTS World Rugby signs historic agreement with International Gay Rugby
	The agreement, signed at World Rugby House in Dublin this week, outlines a commitment between the two organisations to work together to educate and eliminate homophobia in rugby igrab.net  6 Mar 15
GAY MARRIAGE Supreme court sets April date to hear same-sex marriage cases
	The US supreme court on Thursday said it will hear oral arguments on 28 April on whether states can ban gay marriage, addressing a hot social issue in what promises to yield one of the justices' most important rulings of the year theguardian.com 6 Mar 15
GAY PRIDE Fatboy Slim to headline Brighton Pride biggest ever big top
	Everybody's favourite big beat maestro is returning to the Pride and it is going to be one big smiley face of a day - Sat 1 Aug brighton-pride.org  6 Mar 15

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Saturday 21 February 2015

GAY SPORTS Free tickets for LGBT community at Dulwich Hamlet v Met Police match
	As part of their continuing commitment to support the anti-homophobia message, Dulwich Hamlet FC are hoping that large numbers of LGBT and LGBT-friendly fans will turn out for tomorrow's game against the Metropolitan Police - Sat 21 Feb brixtonbuzz.com 21 Feb 15
USA Jeb Bush to pick gay man as Communications Director
	Tim Miller, who currently serves as the executive director of the America Rising PAC targeting Hillary Clinton and other Democrats, is expected to be named as Jeb Bush's top communications aide for the former Florida governor's expected 2016 presidential run towleroad.com  21 Feb 15
SHOW BIZ Paddy McGuinness wants a gay version of Take Me Out
	Paddy McGuiness has called for a gay version of his hit ITV dating show, Take Me Out. "I have asked about a gay version," McGuinness said on the Jonathan Ross Show. "We have done an OAP special and a celebrity special independent.co.uk  21 Feb 15

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Sunday 15 February 2015

GAY PRIDE Eros oversees kiss-in protest launching 'Freedom to Kiss' Campaign
	#FreedomTo kiss forms part of Pride in London's greater award-winning 'FreedomTo' campaign which launched last year and resulted in the biggest Pride event the capital had ever seen - Sat 27 Jun prideinlondon.org  15 Feb 15
Pompey fans set to meet Portsmouth Pride
	At Pompey's match against Exeter City on Valentine's Day, the teams backed the FA's national campaign to stamp out homophobia in football. And now Portsmouth Pride are helping supporters set up a group of lesbian and gay fans - Sat 20 Jun portsmouthpride.co.uk  15 Feb 15 Pride Calendar 2015
ALAN TURING Stephen Fry appeals for gay pardons
	Stephen Fry is lending his support to calls for Her Majesty's Government to pardon all the men, alive or deceased, who, like Alan Turing, were convicted under 'anti-gay' laws Sign Petition  15 Feb 15
GAY TRAVEL What's it really like to be a gay traveler in Jamaica?
	... it has Chris Blackwell, the community-minded music producer turned forward-thinking hotelier, who is hopeful that things will turn around yahoo.com 15 Feb 15
NOT COMING OUT Louis Tomlinson did NOT say "I'm Gay, it's pretty unfortunate"
	Boy band star Louis Tomlinson did not announce "I'm gay," despite rumors dominating Twitter on Sunday. "Someone had said they have the same birthday as Louis, and he said 'it's pretty unfortunate' gossipcop.com  15 Feb 15

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