Day: June 5, 2015

Darwin Catholic school ‘sent children home with anti-gay marriage brochure’
Primary school was told by bishops to distribute the material saying same-sex marriage ‘messed with marriage and messed with kids’, report claims.

HIV Epidemic in NZ: Rise in infections for gay men a serious concern
The latest figures by the AIDS Epidemiology Group show that in 2014, 217 people were newly reported with HIV in New Zealand. When comparing the number with preceding years, this is higher than any year since 2008.

HRC Calls Out Transphobic Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Column
In letter to paper’s executive editor, HRC Foundation Director Jay Brown calls column by Jennifer Graham “despicably offensive and inaccurate” and seeks her removal.

As Alabama’s Legislative Session Ends, Zero Anti-LGBT Bills Advance
Despite various discriminatory anti-LGBT bills being considered and debated over the past few months, the Alabama Legislature concluded this year’s legislative session on Thursday without a single piece of anti-LGBT of legislation becoming law.

Pride for all Ages
Young people and families from across the North East are being encouraged to embrace equality and inclusivity as part of one of the region’s largest events.

Happy Birthday Denmark !
Today is Denmark’s Birthday and we can thank King Frederick VII that signed the constitution of Denmark June 5th 1849.