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America's Got Talent Star Finds New Family in US Public as Viewers Take Him to Heart

Gay Star News has introduced its readers to Jonathan Allen, a 20-year-old from Tennessee. On his 18th birthday, his parents decided to kick him out for being gay. An incredible opera singer, he decided to show his family they had missed out on supporting their gifted son by performing on NBC's America’s Got Talent. ‘I haven’t seen my parents in about two and a half years.” He explained. “I love them with all my heart. I don’t know if they still love me.

Kids of Gay Parents Do Better, says Report that they won't Tell You About on the BBC!

Children brought up by same-sex couples are happier, healthier, and more sociable than those raised by conventional families according to the initial findings from the world’s largest study on the subject. Theresearch, which studied the wellbeing of 500 children in Australia, found the self-esteem of children and the amount of time they spent with their parents was no different from the rest of the population. But infants looked after by gay couples scored higher for overall health and family cohesion.

Presents for Sponsors of Anti-Equal Marriage Measure in California as Jeff 4 Justice Strikes!

Gay Star News reports that a Californian human rights activist has challenged the people in his hometown who supported Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in the US state 2008. Jeff Girard, who makes videos under the screen name Jeff 4 Justice, delivered a balloon and flowers to people who he claims donated to ‘yes on Proposition 8’ in the Greater Sacramento area in northern California. But the gift is a prank with a sting in the tail. He also delivered a message to each of them, which he insisted they read before handing over the present.

Second Trial in Historic Trans Rape Case

Newswire Pink News says that A man accused of raping a trans woman more than 10 years ago in north London will face a second trial after the jury in his first trial were unable to reach a verdict.On Friday, jurors at the Old Bailey were discharged after failing to come to a verdict in the trial of Mohamad Salim, 43, who was accused of raping charity worker Anna Vincent, then 36, in a Camden Town alleyway on 23 January 2001.Salim, of Aldenham Street, Somers Town, Camden, London, was not linked to the crime until a cold case review in 2011 when semen discovered in the alleyway was found to be a

French Nazi Group May be Forcibly Disbanded After Murderous Attack

A French extremist group is being ordered to dissolve after the death of a gay rights activist and student in Paris. Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault has asked the Interior Minister to take steps to ‘immediately’ ban the Revolutionary Nationalist Youth (JNR), according to the Associatied Press The JNR is the militant wing of far-right group Third Way, populated by skinheads. It follows the death of Clement Méric, an 18-year-old who fought for marriage equality and against fascism, who was left braindead after an attack by skinheads.

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Bristol

Catch up on the Union Cup

On Saturday the 25th May ShoutOut organised the BCFM all day outside broadcast from the WISE campus, North Bristol of the Union Cup gay Eurpean rugby tournament.

Facebook Campaigners Call on LGBTQI Folks and Allies to Vote in Marriage Poll

The floundering local newspaper, the Bristol Evening Post, has launched a poll on whether West Country people think that marriage equality should be implemented.

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Entertainment

America's Got Talent Star Finds New Family in US Public as Viewers Take Him to Heart

Gay Star News has introduced its readers to Jonathan Allen, a 20-year-old from Tennessee. On his 18th birthday, his parents decided to kick him out for being gay.

Who's Next: Gay Fans Join Speculation as to Who Will Play the Twelfth Doctor!

Few LGBT fans of science fiction could not fail to notice that the eleventh incarnation of Doctor Who, Matt Smith, has announced his departure from the gay favourite science fiction programme.

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Health

Asian Community Says Farewell to Shivandanda, Activist and Humanitarian

HIV and LGBT activists have noted with sadness the death of Shivananda Khan, who has passed away at the age of 65 after suffering from a heart condition.

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Opinion

Kids of Gay Parents Do Better, says Report that they won't Tell You About on the BBC!

Children brought up by same-sex couples are happier, healthier, and more sociable than those raised by conventional families according to the initial findings from the world’s largest study on the sub

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Travel

Yumbo Centre In Flames

At 8.20am this Monday morning, the Yumbo Commercial Centre in Playa Del Ingles (Canary Isles) was reported to have broken out in flames.

Community

Kids of Gay Parents Do Better, says Report that they won't Tell You About on the BBC!

Children brought up by same-sex couples are happier, healthier, and more sociable than those raised by conventional families according to the initial findings from the world’s largest study on the sub

Presents for Sponsors of Anti-Equal Marriage Measure in California as Jeff 4 Justice Strikes!

Gay Star News reports that a Californian human rights activist has challenged the people in his hometown who supported Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in the US state 2008.

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Europe

French Nazi Group May be Forcibly Disbanded After Murderous Attack

A French extremist group is being ordered to dissolve after the death of a gay rights activist and student in Paris.

Italian Municipalities Take Steps Towards Partnership Recognition

News from Italy: although the debate around Homosexuality still doesn’t set a path towards a clear legislation on gay partnership, let alone gay marriage, from the central government, nonetheless few

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Law

Second Trial in Historic Trans Rape Case

Newswire Pink News says that A man accused of raping a trans woman more than 10 years ago in north London will face a second trial after the jury in his first trial were unable to reach a verdict.On F

Calls for Scottish PCs to be disciplined over Lesbian and Mental Health jibes

Gay Star News says that two Police Scotland officers were recorded in a voicemail making offensive comments about a lesbian couple.

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Politics

Presents for Sponsors of Anti-Equal Marriage Measure in California as Jeff 4 Justice Strikes!

Gay Star News reports that a Californian human rights activist has challenged the people in his hometown who supported Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in the US state 2008.

French Nazi Group May be Forcibly Disbanded After Murderous Attack

A French extremist group is being ordered to dissolve after the death of a gay rights activist and student in Paris.

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UK

Christians Assemble to Show that God Loves All His Children

Progressive Christian groups have been in touch with us to say that they will be participating in the London Pride march this Summer.

Lord Waheed Alli Adds Unique Gay Muslim Voice to Equal Marriage Debate

Lord Waheed Alli, Labour peer and one of just a handful of openly gay Muslim politicians globally, has said he believes many peers who now oppose same-sex marriage “will probably repent later”.

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Employment

Duty of Care Urged where Employers Expand Into Anti-Gay States

Employers need to have “open and honest” conversations with LGBT staff when expanding into countries with anti-gay legislation, Maria Rzemieniecka, head of diversity & inclusion and head of audit

Fired for Being Too Attractive

It's a case of only in the US.... the Supreme Court in Iowa ruled that employers can legally fire a worker if they are too attractive.

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Finanace

Gay Men Still Discriminated Against in Employment, Suggests French Study

LGBT people are used to bizarre claims that they are somehow privileged and are a special interest group.

Tatchell on MayDay

Gay human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell marked International Workers Day and the MayDay holiday in his own way last weekend.

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Religion

Christians Assemble to Show that God Loves All His Children

Progressive Christian groups have been in touch with us to say that they will be participating in the London Pride march this Summer.

Mormons and LGBT Groups Build Bridges in Utah

400 Mormons marched in Sunday’s Utah Pride Parade, according to Gay Star News, who say it is an excellent example of religion and the LGBT community working together for peace and tolerance.

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World

America's Got Talent Star Finds New Family in US Public as Viewers Take Him to Heart

Gay Star News has introduced its readers to Jonathan Allen, a 20-year-old from Tennessee. On his 18th birthday, his parents decided to kick him out for being gay.

Kids of Gay Parents Do Better, says Report that they won't Tell You About on the BBC!

Children brought up by same-sex couples are happier, healthier, and more sociable than those raised by conventional families according to the initial findings from the world’s largest study on the sub

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Others

Equality Makes Strides Across All Social Groups, Says ICM Poll

The Guardian newspaper, which broadly supports LGBT equality, has published an poll by respected researchers ICM on marriage equality.

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