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Debate Underway in Singapore Over Gay Sex Ban

Andy Towle October 22, 2007

Debate is underway in Singapore regarding Section 377a of the Penal Code, which criminalizes gay sex. Parliament is making the most extensive changes … [Read more...] about Debate Underway in Singapore Over Gay Sex Ban

Andy Towle October 17, 2007

Lesbian mom says daughter now goes to school with bodyguard because of bullying: "Virginia Gaffey says that her 9-year-old daughter was physically … [Read more...] about New: Staph Threat, George Lucas, Lance Bass, New York City Taxis

Andy Towle October 16, 2007

Canadian soldiers sentenced to jail for anti-gay attack in Amsterdam: "Eric Wright was sentenced to five months in jail and ordered to pay 6,000 euros … [Read more...] about News: Dinosaur, Mann Coulter, Art Sex, Clay Aiken, Uganda

Andy Towle October 15, 2007

The fifth annual gay parade took place in Taipei, Taiwan over the weekend and organizers reported that the number of people participating jumped to … [Read more...] about Gay Parade Draws Thousands in Taiwan

Andy Towle October 11, 2007

POLL: More than half of straight Americans want gays treated equally. Major sex exhibit opens in London: "The first item on display is a 50 … [Read more...] about News: Doris Lessing, Young Frankenstein, Madonna, Golden Compass

Andy Towle October 10, 2007

Former Black Flag frontman and talk show host Henry Rollins is touring the country with a spoken word show called "Provoked". He spoke recently with … [Read more...] about Henry Rollins on Gay Marriage and Larry Craig

Andy Towle October 9, 2007

Indian Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, who was disowned by his family in 2006 after coming out to them, has reportedly been invited by Oprah to appear … [Read more...] about Gay Indian Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil to Appear on Oprah

Andy Towle October 9, 2007

Defense of Family and Marriage Again, the "pro-family" group in Oregon led by former senator Marilyn Shannon which has worked feverishly since April … [Read more...] about Oregon Gay Rights Foes Fail in Challenge of Domestic Partner Law

Andy Towle October 8, 2007

In the first nationwide law of its kind in Latin America, Colombia grants health benefits to same-sex couples. Jury in Princess Diana inquest gets … [Read more...] about News: Kylie Minogue, Sydney, Spencer Tunick, Nikolai Alexeyev

Andy Towle October 1, 2007

According to a press release from the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, "Tomorrow’s scheduled House committee action on a version of employment … [Read more...] about House Postpones Action on Non-Transgender ENDA