Saturday, August 17, 2013

International Gay News Headlines (T25T-3)

Now there's an easy way to find out what your local parliamentary hopefuls think of gays getting wed.
Lady Gaga rushed to reveal her newest song 'Applause' in recent days, fearing a leak of it would appear â€" and now the official lyric video for it shows her on a big night out watching drag shows!
Saturday's event will be a chance for couples to express their love for one another without fear of persecution and discrimination in front of their friends, family and community.

National Post

Putin's anti-gay laws set the stage for an international battle
Los Angeles Times
The uproar has prompted Olympic officials to insist that the Russian government explain the anti-gay laws. Officials from the international soccer federation are also wondering how the anti-homosexual push might affect Russia's hosting of the 2018 ...
A Gay Dad's Open Letter to the International Olympic Committee: Move the ...Huffington Post
Ice Skaters Plan to Stand Against Russia's Gay Law at OlympicsThe Atlantic
Sochi 2014: International Paralympic Committee seeking 'assurances and ...National Post
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PinkNews.co.uk

Marriott International announces official sponsorship for 2014 Gay Games
PinkNews.co.uk
Worldwide hotel chain Marriott International is to sponsor the 2014 Gay Games, in Ohio, despite being owned by a Mormon family, and the religion considering homosexuality a sin. Cleveland, Ohio's Renaissance Hotel, one of the chain's hotels, will act ...
Mormon family's hotel chain sponsors 2014 Gay GamesCampden FB

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The International Impact of Russia's Anti-Gay Laws: The Olympics and Beyond
Huffington Post
It goes without saying that any large international event that puts a country in the big spotlight makes them keener than ever to tidy up, show a smile, make nice, try to appease everyone in sight, and bolster their reputation and worth. China did so ...

A same-sex winter wedding is up for grabs in a promotion organised in association with Gay Ski Week early next month.
At least thirty-one same sex couples will be marrying this Monday, the first day on which they can do so in New Zealand.
The West Coast's 'tranny granny' Jacquie Grant has launched a campaign to become the Westland district's next mayor.
A young woman appearing on a popular Pakistani reality show has said that all trans people "should be killed" as they are "useless" burdens on society.
The US Olympic Committee (USOC) says that Russia's controversial anti-gay laws are "inconsistent with fundamental Olympic principles" but has also urged athletes to "respect the laws of the host country".
Florida teenager Kaitlyn Hunt, who was accused lewd and lascivious battery of a child 12 to 16 years of age, for having a relationship with a 14-year-old, has now been accused of continuing contact with the girl.


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