As I mentioned in September, a lifetime ban on blood donation by gay men, put in place during the AIDS crisis 25 years ago has been lifted (with … [Read more...] about UK Ban on Gay Blood Donation Lifted
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Bullied UK Students Advised to ‘Act Less Gay’
In one school district in the UK, students being bullied over homosexuality have been advised to "act less gay" and change their … [Read more...] about Bullied UK Students Advised to ‘Act Less Gay’
England and Wales to Allow Gay Couples to Hold Civil Partnership Ceremonies in Churches
Gay couples will soon be allowed to hold civil partnership ceremonies in churches, in England and Wales, the BBC reports: Equalities Minister Lynne … [Read more...] about England and Wales to Allow Gay Couples to Hold Civil Partnership Ceremonies in Churches
Uganda, Ghana, Malawi Push Back at UK Threat to Cut Aid Over Laws Which Criminalize Homosexuality
Several African nations are responding with anger after UK Prime Minister David Cameron threatened to slash one type of bilateral aid known as general … [Read more...] about Uganda, Ghana, Malawi Push Back at UK Threat to Cut Aid Over Laws Which Criminalize Homosexuality
UK Passports Update ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ Language to Accommodate Gay Parents
Language on UK passports is being updated to accommodate same-sex couples, the BBC reports: New forms including "parent one" and … [Read more...] about UK Passports Update ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ Language to Accommodate Gay Parents
UK Government Commitment to Same-Sex Marriage Imminent?
The UK will commit to marriage equality tomorrow, according to reports: Tim Montgomorie of Conservative Home appears to have confirmed the rumors, … [Read more...] about UK Government Commitment to Same-Sex Marriage Imminent?
Kaleidoscope, New International LGBT Rights Group, Launches in UK
Britain's three main political parties are backing a new international LGBT rights group, The Kaleidoscope Trust, whose goal is to combat … [Read more...] about Kaleidoscope, New International LGBT Rights Group, Launches in UK
Lifetime Ban on Gay Blood Donation to Be Lifted in Parts of UK
A lifetime ban on blood donation by gay men, put in place during the AIDS crisis 25 years ago is set to be lifted in England, Scotland, and Wales, … [Read more...] about Lifetime Ban on Gay Blood Donation to Be Lifted in Parts of UK
Jon Stewart Mocks British TV After They Censor His Show: VIDEO
Jon Stewart's show was censored in the UK for making fun of its Parliament's debate over the Rupert Murdoch hearing. Stewart isn't having … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart Mocks British TV After They Censor His Show: VIDEO
Church Of England Eyeing Partnered Gay Clergy
In what would be a significant turnaround, the Church of England announced Friday that they will soon reassess whether or not to ordain gay clergy who … [Read more...] about Church Of England Eyeing Partnered Gay Clergy