Wednesday, July 15, 2009

International Gay News Headlines (T25T-3)

Last week, gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell launched an attack on the Equality Bill, saying it was "discriminatory" and that LGBT people were "explicitly excluded" from some protections.


A white supremacist who was obsessed with homophobic Soho bomber David Copeland was convicted today of a string of terrorism offences.


The Ukraine culture ministry has confirmed it is banning the film Bruno because is likely to offend conservative and religious opinion.


In a recent interview Daniel Radcliffe, star of Harry Potter, has said that people often mistake him for being gay, and he hasn't got a problem with it at all. In fact, he thinks the gay rumours are 'awesome'.
Residents have been allowed to return to an apartment building on Oxford Street which caught fire earlier this week due to a suspected drug lab.
Poor Boy, a play written by Matt Cameron with songs by Tim Finn, is about two families whose fates collide through an inexplicable supernatural occurrence.

Advocate.com

Lithuania OKs law to keep gay info away from kids
The Associated Press
While critics said the text violated the freedom of speech and international standards of human rights, others said the vague wording would make it ...
Lithuania adopt homophobic lawThe Lesbian and Gay Foundation
Anti-gay bill passed in LithuaniaDeutsche Welle
Lithuanian Anti Gay Law Puts New President in Impossible PositionUK Gay News (press release)
Same Same -BBC News -Gulf Times
all 106 news articles »

Huntsman Gay Closes 1st Fund at $1.1 Billion
New York Times
Another major investor is AlpInvest Partners, the big international investment manager. The firm, which claims a team of 40 people, made news late last week ...

and more »

Advocate.com

Lithuania OKs law to keep gay info away from kids
The Associated Press
While critics said the text violated the freedom of speech and international standards of human rights, others said the vague wording would make it ...
Lithuania adopt homophobic lawThe Lesbian and Gay Foundation
Anti-gay bill passed in LithuaniaDeutsche Welle
Lithuanian Anti Gay Law Puts New President in Impossible PositionUK Gay News (press release)
Same Same -BBC News -Gulf Times
all 106 news articles »

Huntsman Gay Closes 1st Fund at $1.1 Billion
New York Times
Another major investor is AlpInvest Partners, the big international investment manager. The firm, which claims a team of 40 people, made news late last week ...

and more »
Two unique parties in Wellington this Saturday will feature gender-bending fun, DJs and prizes.

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