Church of Sweden Approves Gay Blessings
Sweden's Lutheran Church approved for gay couples to receive blessings for their same-sex partnerships in a special ceremony in the Church of Sweden.
Friday, 10.28.2005
'Ex-Gays' On The Radio
The 'ex-gay' movement is starting it's own radio network which will start broadcasting in eight states. 'Straight Talk Radio', a daily half hour program, is being launched by Stephen Bennett.
Thursday, 10.27.2005
WNBA Star Sheryl Swoopes Comes Out
Calling life in the closet "miserable," three-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time Most Valuable Player in the WNBA, Houston Comets player Sheryl Swoopes told ESPN The Magazine that she is gay.
Thursday, 10.27.2005
Gay Soldiers Dying in Iraq
As CNN reports that American casualties in the war in Iraq have reached 2000, statistician Gary Gates estimated today that more than 25 of those killed were gay or lesbian.
Tuesday, 10.25.2005
FL County Sued Over Pride Ban
Activist and strip club owner Joe Redner is suing Hillsborough County saying a vote by county commissioners to abstain from acknowledging, promoting or participating in gay pride events is unconstitutional.
Wednesday, 10.19.2005
Three Arrested in UK Hate Murder Case
Three teenagers, a 13-year-old boy and two 17-year-olds, were arrested and bailed in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old man in south London, judged by police as a homophobic attack.
Wednesday, 10.19.2005
NY Gay Marriage Appeal Begins
Supporters of same-sex marriages told state appellate judges today that New York's gay couples are being denied a fundamental constitutional right due to the state's ban on same-sex marriage.
Monday, 10.17.2005
UK Police Hunts Gay Man's Killer
The London Metropolitan Police are chasing the killer, or killers, of a gay bar manager who was beaten to death in what the police believes was a hate crime.
Monday, 10.17.2005
Spokane Mayor Visited Gay Sites on City Laptop
Spokane Mayor James E. West used his city computer to check out online profiles of gay men while traveling on official business, The Spokesman-Review reported Saturday.
Sunday, 10.16.2005
Can't Sue Hospital Over Gay Partners Death
A New York Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that a gay man does not have the right to sue St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan for malpractice in the death of his partner because the couple was not legally married.
Friday, 10.14.2005
AIDS Walk Los Angeles on Sunday
On Sunday, Oct. 16, more than 25,000 people are expected to take to the streets for AIDS Walk Los Angeles, which benefits AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and other local AIDS organizations.
Friday, 10.14.2005
Gay Life in Andalucia
The Gay traveler has always had an affiliation with Spain, and since the countries increasing popularity as a holiday destination in the 1960's and '70's, Andalucia's gay community has thrived.
Wednesday, 10.12.2005
NGLTF to Honor Assemblyman Mark Leno
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force will present its National Leadership Award to California Assemblyman Mark Leno. The award will honor Leno for his extraordinary role in championing the cause of marriage equality.
Monday, 10.10.2005
Mr. Gay USA Wins Mr. Gay 2006 International
In a cliffhanger competition, where a tie-breaker was averted on a second ballot, the first ever Mr. Gay 2006 International title was captured by San Diego's Jesse Bashem.
Monday, 10.10.2005
Tougher Times for Palestinian Gays?
The Palestinian militant and political group Hamas have said that if they win the Palestinian election, they would ban men and women dancing together and will strip gay men and women of the few rights they have today.
Friday, 10.07.2005
Filmmaker Document Life of Gay Service Member
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Louise Hogarth has announced plans to follow the day-to-day life of a gay service member deployed to the frontlines of a war zone as part of her upcoming film Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Thursday, 10.06.2005
Miers Stand On Gay Issues
President George W. Bush's pick of White House counsel Harriet Miers to fill the U.S. Supreme Court is causing uncertainty and friction among both Democrats and Republicans.
Monday, 10.03.2005
Cathedral City: Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
The Cathedral City Council approved, by a vote of 4 to 1, a resolution calling for the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on lesbian, gay and bisexual personnel.
Monday, 10.03.2005