Interview: Securing gay rights in Jamaica is vital to AIDS struggle
By an stretch of the imagination, the treatment of lesbian and gay people in Jamaica is disgrace, says minister Gareth Thomas.
Glenrothes by-election no longer make or break for Gordon Brown
Just a few weeks ago, in the carefree days before the banking sector found itself on the brink of collapse, the Glenrothes by-election was seen as "make or break" for the Prime Minister.
Video: Obama is "the answer spoken" by gay and straight
If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; tonight is your answer.
The Barack Obama story - from Hawaii to the White House
Barack Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4th, 1961. His father, Barack Obama Sr., was born and raised in a small village in Kenya.
Meet the candidates: Barack Obama and gay rights
In September Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee for President of the United States, submitted a written response to questions from US gay newspaper Washington Blade.
Analysis: The complex system that elects a US President
In most democratic countries, the people vote and either through first past the post or a form of proportional representation, a government or leader is elected.
Analysis: Blood donor policy is discriminatory and contradictory
In April the Scottish Parliament asked for submissions from various groups about the ban on men who have sex with men from donating blood.
Interview: Docu-porn, transfeminism and cafe parties at London film fest
The London Transgender Film Festival 2008 takes place in Brixton next month. We spoke to three of the people involved in this groundbreaking event.
ANALYSIS: New law will give lesbians equal access to fertility treatment
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill is expected to pass for a third and final time in the Hosue of Commons today. It aims to make it easier for lesbian couples to access NHS fertilisation services.
Preview: Stephen Fry In America – The Deep South
"I'd rather be curled up in a snowy cabin with a hot whisky or, quite frankly, a Horlicks than I would spend half an hour in this rotting place." Stephen Fry exclaims after visiting the USA's southern states in his six part BBC series.
Matthew Shepard's mother hits out at prejudice and ignorance, ten years on
Judy Shepard, executive director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, released the following statement as she marks the tenth year since his death on October 12th 1998.
COMMENT: We will fight homophobia in the beautiful game
Football. The most popular team sport on the planet, the beautiful game. But that is not always the case if you're a football fan who happens to be gay.
Nick Brown becomes second gay man appointed in reshuffle
As more details of the Cabinet reshuffle are released, it has been confirmed that Nick Brown will replace Geoff Hoon as Chief Whip.
David Cameron: I am a child of my time
David Cameron, the Leader of the Opposition, addressed the Conservative party conference in Birmingham today.
Brown: Fairness is in Labour's DNA
Gordon Brown MP, Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party addressed the Labour Party conference in Manchester this afternoon.
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