Month: June 2013
New EU asylum rules will better protect LGBT people
Today the European Parliament adopted a new version of the European Union law on asylum procedures. The text contains notable improvements for LGBT asylum-seekers.
Gay teen kicked out at 18 by parents, star of America Got Talent
Jonathan Allen from America Got Talent (AGT) was kicked out by his parents on his 18th birthday because he was gay.
Pope admits ‘gay lobby’ in Vatican
Pope Francis has admitted the existence of a “gay lobby” inside the Vatican’s secretive administration, the Roman Curia, allegedly exposed during a leaks scandal, according to a Latin American Catholic website.
Mum’s £1m mission to open gay hostel in murdered son’s name
The mum of murdered teenager Michael Causer has spoken of her mission to raise £1m for a homeless hostel.
My son (3) told ‘same-sex’ facts
Many of your commentators have speculated as to what the wider implications of allowing same-sex marriages will be on society.
Prince Harry Saves Soldier from Gay Hate Attack
In 2008, while stationed in Canada, trooper James Wharton, an openly gay military man, was threatened with a severe “battering” by six men from a rival regiment. Fearing for his life, he went to his commander, Prince Harry, and unburdened himself to him.