US teacher accused of threatening to 'out' straight pupil
A New York teacher has been accused of threatening to 'out' a straight nine-year-old boy. Jared Alessandroni, 29, a teacher at the South Bronx Charter School, allegedly told the pupil he would tell the class he was gay.
Anti-abortion campaigner arrested over 'death threats' to Elton John
An American anti-abortion campaigner has been arrested for allegedly making threats on Elton John's life. Neal Horsley, who is notorious for producing a website listing the names, addresses and photos of abortion doctors, was arrested on Wednesday in Atlanta, Georgia.
US lesbian bishop receives votes for confirmation
The assistant bishop-elect of Los Angeles, Mary Glasspool, has cleared an important hurdle in the confirmation process.
Figure skater Johnny Weir 'not family friendly enough for Stars on Ice'
The American figure skating champion Johnny Weir has reportedly been rejected from the Stars on Ice Tour because he is not deemed "family friendly".
First gay marriages for Mexico City
The first gay couples to marry in Latin America held their ceremonies yesterday in Mexico City. A lesbian couple were the first to tie the knot. Judith Vazquez and Lol Kin Castaneda wore matching white gowns for their ceremony at city hall, attended by Mexico City mayor Marcelo Ebrard.
US school cancels prom over lesbian student's date
A Mississippi school has cancelled its prom rather than allow a lesbian student to wear a tuxedo and arrive with her date.
Gay activists shouted 'you're one of us' at Roy Ashburn in 2005
California senator Roy Ashburn was heckled in 2005 at an anti-gay marriage rally by gay campaigners who knew he was in the closet. They shouted: "We know you're one of us, Roy!"
Cuba pays for gender reassignment surgery
Cuba has begun paying for trans men and women to have gender reassignment surgery. Mariela Castro, the daughter of President Raul Castro and niece of former leader Fidel, confirmed to reporters yesterday that the country began paying for the procedures in 2008.
Washington Post defends photo of gay kiss
The Washington Post's internal ombudsman has unequivocally defended the newspaper's decision to carry a front-page photo of a gay couple kissing. He received complaints and homophobic slurs from some readers.
Adam Lambert happy to be out and proud
Gay US singer Adam Lambert has said he is happy to be out and proud. He also hit back at Kiss star Gene Simmons, who suggested Lambert had "killed" his own career by coming out.
TV shows with gay characters could lose Florida tax credits
Television shows and films with gay characters could miss on tax credits in Florida for not being "family-friendly". Lawmakers in the state have been coy over the meaning of the phrase "non-traditional family values".
Barbara Walters regrets Ricky Martin gay interview
Veteran US broadcaster Barbara Walters has said that asking Ricky Martin to confirm whether he was gay was "inappropriate". She now believes it could have damaged his career in the US.
DC gay couples begin marrying today
The first gay couples to marry in Washington DC held their ceremonies today. They were able to apply for marriage licences last Wednesday and, due to a mandatory waiting period, the first ceremonies were set to take place today.
Homophobic senator Roy Ashburn comes out as gay
The California senator who was arrested on suspicion of drink driving last week after leaving a gay club has come out. Roy Ashburn said he was gay on a local radio show yesterday.
Anti-gay senator arrested after visiting gay club
An anti-gay California senator was arrested last week on suspicion of drunk driving after visiting a gay bar. Roy Ashburn, who has a history of opposing gay rights, had been at a gay bar called Faces and had a man in his car when he was stopped.
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