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Gay Marriage Law Overturned In Australian Capital Territory

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Gay marriage law in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has been overturned by the Australia High Court, just a few days in.
Newsdesk | 12th December 2013

Following the news that the Indian Supreme Court has ruled to re-criminalise gay sex, another country is joining the growing list of backwards steps towards LGBT inequality.In October this year ACT, which is an area of land between… Read the rest

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Welcome progress on marriage; but urgent action needed on civil partnerships and Trans rights

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LGBT Labour yesterday welcomes the Government’s announcement of the date for the first same sex marriage in England and Wales.
The measure will allow same sex couples to become married in a registry or approved religious premises from 29 March 2014. Those couples wishing to be among the first to marry will need to formally give notice of their intention to marry on 13 March… Read the rest

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Corporations Scoring 100% on HRC’s Index

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MASS MUTUAL
“The 100 percent rating from the CEI reinforces the ongoing success that MassMutual has achieved in making our company an employer of choice in the LGBT community, one that encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work,” said Mike Fanning, executive vice president, MassMutual and executive sponsor of the company’s LGBT employee resource group, PRIDE. “As a result, we are a more… Read the rest

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Martina Navratilova, Jason Collins on Sport and Fight against Homophobia

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Being gay was punishable by death in six countries, former tennis star Martina Navratilova said yesterday — Human Rights Day — at a UN Headquarters press conference on the fight against homophobia through sport.
“Gays and lesbians seem to be the last group of people that is still okay to pick on,” she said, noting that her role as an athlete and a lesbian activist… Read the rest

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That’s So Gay! trivia game available

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That’s So Gay! A Game of LGBTQ Discovery, a new trivia game, is available in time for the holidays. Featuring more than 2,400 questions of LGBTQ history and current events, the game can be played by two or more people and is ideal for parties and social events.
 
The phrase “That’s so gay!” has been used mostly in a negative context for decades. Some people… Read the rest

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NEWS: Gogglebox On Channel 4 Tonight At 10:00PM

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A firm favourite of TheGayUK, Channel 4’s Gogglebox returns to our screens tonight in the 12th episode of the season.
by Newsdesk | 11th December 2013

This week the programme follows our favourites as they watch and pass judgement on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Stephen Hawking: A Brief History of Mine, and Robbie Williams: One Night at the Palladium.If you’ve not… Read the rest

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5 Hideous Homophobic Daily Mail Reader Comments To Gay Marriage

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Funny isn’t it, how people can react to something that doesn’t directly affect them – however looking through the Daily Mail’s comment section about the news that same-sex marriage is coming to the UK on the 29th March 2014, it’s clear that the Daily Mail needs better moderation of its comment section.
by Newsdesk | 11th December 2013With the news that a date has been… Read the rest

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5 Things To Take On A Ski Trip

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Chemmy Alcott, one of the UK’s top skiing hopefuls heading to the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi discusses her top ski Christmas gift ideas and why safety on the slopes is vital.
by Chemmy Alcott | 11th December 2013

The ski season is nearly upon us and as I’m getting ready for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, safety on the slopes is a top priority.Recent… Read the rest

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Top Tips For Ski Safety This Year

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Chemmy Alcott, one of the UK’s top skiing hopefuls heading to the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi discusses her top ski Christmas gift ideas and why safety on the slopes is vital.
by Chemmy Alcott | 11th December 2013

The ski season is nearly upon us and as I’m getting ready for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, safety on the slopes is a top priority.Recent… Read the rest

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IDINA MENZEL: Releases The Perfect Coming Out Song

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Taken from the hit movie Frozen, Broadway star Idina Menzel releases Let It Go, which we think is perfect for a gay anthem!
by Newsdesk | 11th December 2013

Frozen opened in UK cinemas this weekend with a fantastic result…. To celebrate Disney have released the first ever clip of Idina Menzel’s signature song from the film, LET IT GO. The song, which has already… Read the rest

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HARRY STYLES: A Party Monster

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Harry Styles has been voted Most Party Loving Celeb Of 2013
by Newsdesk | 111th December 2013

The boyband wonder Harry Styles has been voted a party monster according to poll by PrefuncHelen Flanagan and Joey Essex scoop up second and third place.Model of the moment Cara Delevingne was voted number one by 18 – 24 year olds.Boy band singer Max George limps in with… Read the rest

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CASTING OPPORTUNITY: Potential Documentary Looking For Participants

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Casting Opportunity for potential documentaryNewsdesk | 9th December 2013

I’m Harry Hitchens and I’m looking for young gay adults who might be interested in the chance to participate in some research for a possible documentary. Whether you’re in the closet – or out and proud – we want to hear about your experiences of looking for a partner, looking to hook up or looking for… Read the rest

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NEWS: India Supreme Court Rules To Re-Criminalise Gay Sex

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India Supreme Court rules to re-criminalise gay sex, punishable by 10 years imprisonment.
Newsdesk | 11th December 2013

The 153-year-old colonial law which describes same-sex relationships as an ‘unnatural offence’, had only just been overturned in July 2009, giving hope to many LGBT people in India. Now, four years on, it will be in the hands of the government to make the ruling law. BBC… Read the rest

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Book Review: Faitheist by Chris Stedman

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Chris Stedman is an atheist with a humanistic ethical code. Stedman, through his interfaith work, encourages the religious and nonreligious to come together and share their stories to humanise and understand one another for the greater good. He is the Assistant Humanist Chaplain at Harvard University and writes on his blog NonProphet Status, for the Huffington Post as well as on various other media platforms.… Read the rest

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European Parliament rejects resolution on sexual and reproductive health rights

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Today the plenary of the European Parliament rejected a report on sexual and reproductive health rights. The text called for access to safe and legal abortion, non-discrimination, and the right to access healthcare and sexuality education.
The report was already sent back to its drafting committee once in October. The Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality deleted some of its contents before sending it… Read the rest

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European Parliament adopts EU financial package on rights and equality for 2014-2020

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Today the European Parliament has adopted the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme for the period 2014-2020. The €439 million programme will contribute to combating homophobia and discrimination against transsexual persons.
The programme merges three separate programmes that ran between 2007 and 2013: Fundamental Rights and EU Citizenship, Daphne III, and two chapters of the PROGRESS programme for employment and social solidarity.
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Stonewall launches new guide for international equality activists

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Stonewall today launches a guide for equality activists worldwide on how to engage with the UK Government.
It provides the practical information they need to work effectively with the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development to advance the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in their countries.
The guide, being sent to over 1500 activists as well… Read the rest

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NEWS: HIV Returns To Bone Marrow Transplant “Cured” Men

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There’s been a setback in the fight against HIV today as two men who were previously “cured” of the virus after a Bone Marrow Transplant have had to go back on to their medications.
by Newsdesk | 10th December 2013

In July we reported that two men in the US had been effectively ‘cured’ of HIV after the pair had a bone marrow transplant, which… Read the rest

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NEWS: HIV Returns To Bone Marrow Transplant “Cured” Men

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There’s been a setback in the fight against HIV today as two men who were previously “cured” of the virus after a Bone Marrow Transplant have had to go back on to their medications.
by Newsdesk | 10th December 2013

In July we reported that two men in the US had been effectively ‘cured’ of HIV after the pair had a bone marrow transplant, which… Read the rest

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New Study: LGBT Workers In West VA

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Approximately 95 percent of workforce is not covered by a local ordinance prohibiting sexual orientation and gender identity
More than 25,000 LGBT workers in West Virginia continue to face widespread and persistent employment discrimination absent state or federal legal protections, according to a new report co-authored by Amira Hasenbush, Jim Kepner Law and Policy Fellow; Sarah Liebowitz, Research Associate; and Christy Mallory, former Reid Rasmussen… Read the rest

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