Month: February 2014
After Sochi, gay sports event faces high hurdles in Russia
Days after the closing of the Sochi Winter Olympics, a gay sports organisation’s plan to hold Russia’s first open Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender athletic competition was under threat from bureaucratic barriers it said stemmed from discrimination.
Swedish minister meets Ugandan gay activists
Sweden’s finance minister has met with gay activists in Uganda at the start of a visit intended to highlight Swedish investment opportunities in the growing East African economy.
Historic Injunction for Marriage Equality in Texas
Today, U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia ruled that Texas’ ban on marriage for lesbian and gay couples is unconstitutional in the lawsuit brought by Cleopatra DeLeon, Nicole Dimetman, Vic Holmes and Mark Phariss who were represented by the law firm Akin Gump.
Elton, Alan Carr and The Archers featured in star-studded Stonewall Silent Auction
Stonewall today launches its annual Equality Dinner Silent Auction, featuring once-in-a-life-time lots from Elton John, Marlene Dietrich and Alan Carr.
Lesbian band seeking contributions for LGBT-equality themed music video
All-lesbian band Perpetual Detour is seeking contributions for an LGBT equality-themed music video. The video will accompany their track “Little Earthquakes”, which appears on their upcoming 2nd album “Tired of the Scenery” in June 2014.
U.S launches EqualityCard™
Philanthropy Ventures LLC, today launched EqualityCard™, a new credit card designed to raise funds for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) non-profits across the nation.