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Moscow activists file Euro court case (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 31, 2010

'Moscow Pride organisers filed suit against Russia in the European Court of Human Rights on 23 August alleging violations of their right to freedom of assembly as guaranteed by the European Convention on Human Rights'

 

Jane Lynch wins Emmy for Glee role (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 31, 2010

'US actress Jane Lynch has won her first Emmy for her role in teen drama Glee. The openly gay star, who married her long term partner Lara Embry earlier this summer, won the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy award for her role as villainous sports coach Sue Sylvester in the hit show'

 

Australian same-sex adoption bill debate heats up (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 31, 2010

'Approximately 200 people were present in Sydney's New South Wales (NSW) Parliament House earlier today for a Council of Churches meeting and a public protest against the same-sex adoption bill'

 

10th Annual Jersey City Pride Festival (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 30, 2010

'Jersey City Lesbian + Gay Outreach’s (JCLGO) 10th annual Jersey City LGBT Pride Festival was this year accompanied by the first-ever Pride March'

 

German Singer Nadja Benaissa Found Guilty in HIV Trials (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 29, 2010

'Nadja Benaissa, a German girl-band singer, was found guilty Thursday of causing bodily harm to her ex-boyfriend by having unprotected sex with him while knowing she was infected with HIV. She will not serve any jail time'

Church Upholds Charges Against Minister Who Performed Gay Marriages (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 29, 2010

'The Permanent Judicial Commission of the Redwoods Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church has upheld three of the four charges against Rev. Dr. Jane Adams Spahr, who performed same-sex marriages during the brief period it was legal for gay and lesbian couples to marry in California in 2008'

UK: Manchester Pride parade - video and pictures (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 28, 2010

'It may have rained on the parade...but that did not stop thousands from enjoying this year's Pride carnival. More than 100 floats combined to add some welcome colour to a sunshine and showers Manchester afternoon'

 

UK: This year’s Glasgay! programme announced (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 28, 2010

'Scotland’s biggest queer festival has announced its programme for 2010. Glasgay! Scotland’s foremost annual celebration of queer culture starts in October'

 

UK: South London newspaper News Shopper rewards anti-gay letter with a prize (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 28, 2010

'News Shopper, a south London newspaper, has awarded one of their readers with a prize for an anti-gay missive, which was published as their "Star Letter"'

 

Polish gay rights group angered over 'homophobic' textbook (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 28, 2010

'A Polish gay rights group has requested their country's government withdraw a textbook used in secondary schools, claiming that it portrays homosexuality as an illness'

 

DC Center, Locals demand Fenty action on hate crimes (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 27, 2010

'About 100 people showed up at the DC Center Thursday night to discuss the violence against the LGBT community and to remember those who have been killed in violent hate attacks in recent years'

Foxwoods Expands Non-Discrimination, Medical Policies To LGBT Employees (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 27, 2010

'The Connecticut based Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods have announced that they are amending their policies to be more LGBT Inclusive. The resort complex, which is located in Mashantucket, Connecticut has always counted on the LGBT Community as a friendly market, and now they are planning on being far more friendly to the LGBT Community'

UK: Middlesbrough's Supergay 2010 festival commences on Monday (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 27, 2010

'Supergay, Middlesbrough's annual celebration of LGBT life, returns next Monday. The festival will last until 11 September and is expected to be the biggest yet, featuring theatre, comedy, cabaret and more'

UK: Manchester Pride’s Big Weekend, headlined by Kelis, kicks off (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 27, 2010

'This year’s Manchester Pride Big Weekend, headlined by US pop star Kelis, launches tonight at 8pm, with celebrations continuing in the city through to Bank Holiday Monday'

 

DIVA auctions signed copy of The L Word Book (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 26, 2010

'Top gay women’s glossy DIVA magazine is auctioning off a copy of The L Word Book with all proceeds going to charity'

 

German gay couples get equal inheritance rights (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 25, 2010

'Gay couples in registered partnerships have the same inheritance rights as married couples, Germany's Federal Constitutional Court ruled last week'

 

Pentagon conducts survey of military spouses on potential repeal of 'Don't ask, Don't tell' (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 25, 2010

'The Pentagon has distributed a 44-question survey to 150,000 military spouses in the USA to gauge their views on potential situations that may arise should the "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy be repealed'

Proposed film may test Greek attitudes to gay marriage (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 24, 2010

'A new screenplay about gay marriage by a Greek-based British author is expected to be shot next summer by a consortium of UK production companies'

 

Lesbian minister to go before Presbyterian court for performing same-sex marriages (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 24, 2010

'A lesbian minister who officiated at a number of same-sex weddings during the period in which they were legal in California, is to go before a Presbyterian court this Thursday charged with going against her denomination's constitution'

 

UK: George Michael pleads guilty to drugs charges (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 24, 2010

'George Michael has pleaded guilty to crashing his car while under the influence of cannabis and to possessing cannabis cigarettes for his personal use'

 

UK: Lincoln Pride celebrates third birthday (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 24, 2010

'Lincoln celebrated its third pride festival on Saturday. In spite of the temperamental weather, a number well known acts from the world of television performed, including Britain’s Got Talent entrant Shaun Smith'

59 percent support same-sex marriage in Rhode Island (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 24, 2010

'59 percent of Rhode Islanders support legalisation of same-sex marriage'

Gay and Catholic protesters clash in Mexico (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 23, 2010

'A demonstration in favour of same-sex marriage in the Mexican city of Guadalajara resulted in a clash between queer activists and Roman Catholics on Sunday'

 

UK: Dubliners march for same-sex marriage rights (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 23, 2010

'Thousands of LGBT people took to the streets of Dublin yesterday to protest the lack of civil marriage rights for same-sex couples'

Anti-gay student loses legal appeal (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 23, 2010

'A federal judge has upheld the right of a university to enforce standards in its counselling graduate programmes after an anti-gay student sued the institution for insisting she comply with the rule that gay people be treated equally'

 

UK: New biography alleges Vivien Leigh was an 'adulterous bisexual' (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 23, 2010

'A new biography of British movie star Viven Leigh alleges she was an adulterous bisexual with a fondness for "rough trade'

 

UK: 20,000 take part in Pride Bristol (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 23, 2010

'Over 20,000 party goers attended Pride Bristol over the weekend. Following a week of activities and festivities, the South West city held its Pride Day on Saturday 21 August in Castle Park'

Charlotte choruses team up to Sing for the Cure (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 22, 2010

'Charlotte’s LGBT choruses are partnering with Circle Up to present “Sing for the Cure,” a concert of some 80 choristers benefitting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Charlotte affiliate'

 

School Rejects Lesbian Couple's Daughter (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 21, 2010

'BEDFORD, Texas - A Bedford couple is upset that their daughter was denied admission to a private Episcopal school. The school says it does not agree with their lesbian lifestyle'

Iris Film Festival announce 2010 judging panel (in: Lesbian News)
Aug 21, 2010

'Dominic Treadwell-Collins, the mastermind behind EastEnders’ Syed Masood’s battle between faith and sexuality, has joined the international jury for this year’s Iris Prize – the world’s largest gay and lesbian short film prize'