England's second most senior cleric, the Archbishop of York Dr. John Sentamu, has declared his opposition to same-sex marriage. No surprise there. … [Read more...] about Bishop Sentamu’s Friendly Bigotry
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Anti-Gay Leaflets [May] Lead To Seven Years In Prison (UPDATED)
Derby, UK, is not a great place to distribute anti-gay literature. So learned four young Muslim men this week. According to Newstrack India, Ihjaz … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Leaflets [May] Lead To Seven Years In Prison (UPDATED)
Saudi Man Arrested For Arranging Dates With Other Men
Last month, a 30-year-old man was arrested by the religious police in Saudi Arabia for using Facebook to pursue dates with other men, according to Gay … [Read more...] about Saudi Man Arrested For Arranging Dates With Other Men
Zimbabwean Politician Who Accused Robert Mugabe Of Homosexuality Out On Bail
Lillian Kirenyi, the Zimbabwean politician imprisoned after allegedly accusing Zimbabwe's election-stealing president, Robert Mugabe, of "practicing" … [Read more...] about Zimbabwean Politician Who Accused Robert Mugabe Of Homosexuality Out On Bail
WATCH: Meryl Streep And Phyllida Lloyd Talk About ‘Iron Lady’
Apparently, the new Thatcher biopic, Iron Lady, is long on Margaret-Thatcher-The-Woman and short on Margaret-Thatcher-The-World-Historic-Personage. … [Read more...] about WATCH: Meryl Streep And Phyllida Lloyd Talk About ‘Iron Lady’
‘Billy Elliot’ Writer’s Opera Sparks Gay Row
An opera penned by Billy Elliot writer Lee Hall has sparked a scandal in merry old England.The opera, scheduled to open next week, was meant to be put … [Read more...] about ‘Billy Elliot’ Writer’s Opera Sparks Gay Row
Isle of Man Grants Civil Partnerships to Same-Sex Couples
Pink Paper reports that the Isle of Man has granted civil partnerships to same-sex couples: Gay and lesbian couples gain the right to civil … [Read more...] about Isle of Man Grants Civil Partnerships to Same-Sex Couples
Watch: Gay Historian David Starkey Defends Anti-Gay Christians
Openly gay historian David Starkey, who has been nicknamed the "rudest man in Britain," has come to the defense of hotel owners who turn … [Read more...] about Watch: Gay Historian David Starkey Defends Anti-Gay Christians
British Government Takes Steps Toward Marriage Equality
The British government tonight announced that it is taking steps toward marriage equality: The equalities minister, Lynne Featherstone (pictured), … [Read more...] about British Government Takes Steps Toward Marriage Equality
Gay Radio Host Makes Narrow Escape In Uganda
British radio DJ Scott Mills recently had a frightening run-in with Uganda's homophobic government.In the country to film an upcoming BBC 3 … [Read more...] about Gay Radio Host Makes Narrow Escape In Uganda