Month: April 2009
N.C. Rep.: Matthew Shepard Hate Crime a “Hoax”
The federal LGBT-inclusive hate-crimes bill passed in the House yesterday, but Republican representative Virginia Foxx of North Carolina took to the House floor to offer her two cents, saying Matthew Shepard’s death, while unfortunate, wasn’t a hate crime – it was a hoax.
‘Top Gun’ actress comes out
U.S actress Kelly McGillis has ended speculation about her sexuality by coming out as a lesbian.
Britney Spears to be named gay icon
Britney Spears has racked up another honor – this time from cable channel Logo.
Pupils aged 11 to learn about gay sex
Compulsory sex and relationships lessons for 11-year-old children are to include classroom discussions on gay unions and civil partnerships.
Amnesty International begs for protection of alleged gay men
Amnesty International has pleaded with the Senegalese government to protect nine men who had been acquitted on charges of homosexuality fearing the possible homophobic attacks in the Islamic dominated West African state.
Iceland Retains First Woman, Gay Prime Minister
Iceland formally elected Johanna Sigurdardottir, who is both the first woman and openly gay Prime Minister in the nation’s history in general elections Saturday. She is currently the only openly gay national leader in the world.