Wednesday, July 8, 2009

International Gay News Headlines (T25T-3)

When Declan Doody wrote to Irish justice minister Dermot Ahern about the inequality of civil partnerships, he was dismayed to receive no response. However, when he posted a copy of the letter on his Facebook, his mother Helen was spurred into action to write her own.


A Polish Law and Justice Party (PiS) MEP has refuted statements made by former Tory leader William Hague that the party has changed its views on gay rights.


Dr Who actor John Barrowman has responded to comments made by Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, the Bishop of Rochester, who called on gay people to "repent and be changed".


Two prominent queer venues are battling over the naming rights of Melbourne’s weekly Asian pride night, Lotus.
This week Sydney Star Observer turned 30, celebrating their 'pearl jubilee'. The Star will celebrate another major milestone later this year with the publication of the 1,000th issue on December 9.
Track Two on the new Royksopp album is this Robyn collaboration 'The Girl And The Robot'.

BBC News

'Bruno' a hit Down Under
Hollywood Reporter
Sacha Baron Cohen's R-rated comedy about a fictional gay fashionista from Austria already has Australia in a tizzy. ...
Film review: Brünowww.thisissurreytoday.co.uk
REVIEW: BRUNOIslington Gazette
UPDATED: Sacha Baron Cohen's "Bruno" adds Dallas residents to list ...Examiner.com
Gay NZ -Irish Independent -Arab Times
all 373 news articles »

Examiner.com

Philly LGBT Film Festival kicks off tomorrow
Examiner.com
Philadelphia QFest, formerly known as the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian film festival, will run from July 9-20. Philly QFest celebrates its 15 th ...

and more »

Gay men claim discrimination by security company, EPPD
KVIA
All American International Security stands by their two security guards. General manager Ramon Galindo did not want to give an on-camera interview but said ...

and more »

BBC News

'Bruno' a hit Down Under
Hollywood Reporter
Sacha Baron Cohen's R-rated comedy about a fictional gay fashionista from Austria already has Australia in a tizzy. ...
Film review: Brünowww.thisissurreytoday.co.uk
REVIEW: BRUNOIslington Gazette
UPDATED: Sacha Baron Cohen's "Bruno" adds Dallas residents to list ...Examiner.com
Gay NZ -Irish Independent -Arab Times
all 373 news articles »

Examiner.com

Philly LGBT Film Festival kicks off tomorrow
Examiner.com
Philadelphia QFest, formerly known as the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian film festival, will run from July 9-20. Philly QFest celebrates its 15 th ...

and more »

Gay men claim discrimination by security company, EPPD
KVIA
All American International Security stands by their two security guards. General manager Ramon Galindo did not want to give an on-camera interview but said ...

and more »
Auckland City Council has given out over $262K in its Community Group Assistance Fund for 2009, but all four applications from LGBT community groups have been declined.
Last month's glamourous Black Tie Drag Bingo night at Auckland's Hopetoun Alpha venue raised $7,032 for the Cartier Bereavement Charitable Trust - and the Trustees are "thrilled to bits" with the response to the new event.
The jury in the trial of Ferdinand Ambach has retired for the night after asking for guidance on intoxication and intent.

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