Month: March 2013
GLAAD Media Awards to honor Adam Lambert in San Francisco
GLAAD, the U.S lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today announced it will honor singer, songwriter, and stage performer Adam Lambert at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented nationally by Ketel One Vodka and Wells Fargo.
Eurovision : Stonewall calls on supporters to give nul points to homophobia
Stonewall is calling on its supporters to raise funds to tackle homophobia worldwide by staging fundraising parties during the Eurovision Song Contest on 18 May.
John Bercow joins Stonewall’s Brighton Equality Walk
John Bercow will join hundreds of Stonewall supporters on the tenth annual Brighton Equality Walk on Bank Holiday Sunday 5 May.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Widow’s Challenge to DOMA
Attorneys for Edith “Edie” Windsor told the U.S. Supreme Court today that the Defense of Marriage Act ( DOMA ) unfairly forced Windsor to pay more than $363,000 in federal estate taxes after the death of her spouse, Thea Spyer, in violation of the equal protection principles guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
Just a Ball Game? are proud to announce new signing to their patrons
“It’s something I have close to my heart, something I have thought about for a while, now, it’s a big step to take. I’m not sure if others will follow the same path, but, I hope that I can inspire young people and show that being a lesbian and playing at the top level in women’s football is not detriment to the career path you can carve out for yourself.
Finland : Archbishop denies voicing stand on gender-neutral marriage
Archbishop Kari Mäkinen of Finland’s Evangelical Lutheran Church has denied reports that he voiced support for a gender-neutral marriage law in a morning interview with the broadcaster MTV3.