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Gay man tortured to death in Russia

Volgograd - In Russia over the weekend, a terrible, homophobic hate crime has again highlighted the plight of LGBTQI people in the country.

In the Media by Stephen Morgan - 1 comment

Video: Heterosexuals, 'When did you choose to be straight?'

The position that people make a choice to be gay is convenient if you must denounce the gay next door. It obscures the cognitive dissonance that surfaces only when an interviewer with a mic and camera asks, "When did you choose to be straight?"

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 4 comments

Gay British MP accused of rape

A gay British MP has been arrested on rape and sexual assault charges. The arrest took place yesterday and the charges have been strongly denied by the accused.

In the Media by Stephen Morgan - 5 comments

Gay athlete hall of fame launched in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago - Just as veteran NBA player Jason Collins announced that he was gay, a national hall of fame for gay athletes and allies launched in the city of Chicago.

In the Media by Owen Weldon

Jason Collins first U.S. pro sports athlete to come out as gay

Washington Wizards center Jason Collins is the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. Today he revealed in a Sports Illustrated interview why he decided to come out of the closet.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 21 comments

‘DIY’ or 'guerilla' rainbow crossings appear across Sydney Special

Sydney - After the removal of the Rainbow Crossing at Taylor Square on Oxford Street in the heart of Sydney's gay and lesbian district on Wednesday night, a week ago, reports have emerged of ‘DIY’ rainbow crossings appearing around Sydney.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes - 1 comment

Who's ready for marriage equality? Special

The debate over equal marriage rights in the US is reaching its peak. Canada was ready to grant marriage equality over 13 years ago, the UK hasn't got there yet, and the US is certainly amid a fiery discussion on the topic.

Digital Journal Report by Jody-Lan Castle

Op-Ed: A gay writer draws the line on political correctness

Manila - How far must we go to make sure we do not offend others? When it comes to political correctness, where do we draw the line?

In the Media by Ron de Vera

Gay porn star reportedly kills himself after husband's death

Before Wilfred Knight, a gay porn star, reportedly committed suicide earlier this month, he updated his blog with a post titled 'My partner's life and death and its lesson: US Gay Marriage Must Pass on a Federal Level.'

In the Media by Owen Weldon

Photo: Loving Dad's note to gay son goes viral

A father who overheard his son on the phone talking about his plan to reveal his gay sexual orientation did the right thing to help ease his son's fears. He wrote him a reassuring note displaying exemplary parental affection.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 4 comments