Lesbian "hero and role model" Del Martin dies aged 87
A woman who fought for LGBT rights from the McCarthy era to this year's same-sex marriage breakthrough in California has died.
Hillary wows Democrats with barnstorming convention speech
For a woman who lost a nomination widely assumed to be in the bag and was then passed over for the Vice Presidential spot, Hillary Clinton looked genuinely pleased to be at the Democratic National Convention yesterday.
94% of top US companies protect gay employees in the workplace
New research from a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans civil rights group has revealed that the vast majority of Fortune 500 companies include sexual orientation in their employment nondiscrimination policies.
Straights to show support for LGBT community at equal rights vigils
A project demonstrating straight Americans' support for the LGBT community will take place across America next month.
New rape law to acknowledge Korea's male and trans victims
An opposition MP in South Korea has proposed new legislation that would extend the definition of a rape victim to include men and transsexuals.
THT launches low cost counselling service for gay men
Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a new counselling service for gay and bisexual men that will cost as little as £25.
The Gay Olympics: Matthew and the women
Matthew Mitcham has a somewhat dubious honour to accompany his richly deserved gold medal in diving. He appears to be the only out gay man to have competed at the Beijing Olympics.
Sydney's 'homophobia free zones' denounced as a publicity stunt
An ordinance to enforce homophobia-free zones throughout a gay neighbourhood in Sydney has drawn criticism from locals.
Ban on gay adoption to go before Arkansas voters
A proposal aimed at barring gays and lesbians from becoming foster or adoptive parents has been cleared to appear on this autumn's ballot in Arkansas.
Gay online TV channel to launch in Romania
Romanian gays are to get their own online TV channel dedicated to the 'life and problems of the gay community' this autumn.
TV network denies censoring gay Olympic gold medallist
US broadcaster NBC is denying they intentionally used censorship in the network's coverage of Olympic gold medalist Matthew Mitcham.
Exhibition reveals official fears over gay characters in the theatre
A new exhibition will be pay tribute to the postwar period of transformation in theatre which saw writers 'coming to terms with life.'
Woman ejected from US federal building over lesbian T-shirt
An woman in California was threatened with arrest and forced to leave a government building because a security guard took offence at her T-shirt.
Gay festival's YouTube posting attracts homophobe
Organisers of a LGBT arts festival have said they are shocked by an abusive comment about the event left on the YouTube website.
Gay pop star's final turn in front of adoring home crowd
After 25 years, George Michael's live performance career is coming to an end. The Jesus to a Child superstar said goodbye in a double-whammy, two-night concert special that started on Sunday.
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