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Events: Superintendent Tony Crandell: "We're here to protect the community"

Tony Crandell didn’t mince words when he sat down to answer our questions about the good, the bad and the ugly of being the new top cop for GLBTI issues in Australia’s queer capital.

International: Ricky Martin: I was an anti-gay bully

"I was very angry, very rebellious. I used to look at gay men and think, I'm not like that; I don't want to be like that, that's not me. I was ashamed."

Politics: Parties show how gay-friendly they are

With only eleven days left until Australia's general election, these parties hope LGBTI voters will see them as progressive, equality-seeking, queer-friendly options.

Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival Is Back This November - Advocate.com

Advocate.com

Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival Is Back This November Advocate.com Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival is back this November with gay-themed films hoping to make you laugh, cry, and everything in between. From November 7 through 14, audiences will be treated to a variety of films from ...

Growing international backlash against Russian anti-gay Olympic threat - AMERICAblog (blog)

Bloomberg

Growing international backlash against Russian anti-gay Olympic threat AMERICAblog (blog) Russia's new law equates expressions of support for gay rights with “propaganda.” Russian officials have emphasized that the law does not prosecute people for being gay. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak wrote to the IOC last week, saying it “cannot ... Sochi 2014: Amnesty Intl slams Putin's ban on public gatheringseuronews No Tolerance for Russia's Anti-Gay GamesBloomberg How About A Gold Medal For Human Rights For Gay People?NPR USA TODAY -Russian Machine Never Breaks all 140 news articles »

'Ex-Gay' Activist Christopher Doyle Demands Apology From Exodus International - On Top Magazine

On Top Magazine

'Ex-Gay' Activist Christopher Doyle Demands Apology From Exodus International On Top Magazine “Ex-gay” activist Christopher Doyle is demanding an apology from Exodus International for shuttering its doors and apologizing to the LGBT community. Last year, Alan Chambers, the group's president, began leading Exodus away from supporting therapies ... Remembering Exodus International & Looking to the FutureSouthFloridaGayNews.com WATCH: Alan Chambers Explains Why Exodus International Didn't WorkQueerty Ex-Gay Shill Christopher Doyle Demands Exodus Apologize For Ruining ScamLez Get Real all 5 news articles »

Wall confirms support for Cunliffe

Lesbian Labour MP Louisa Wall has confirmed her support for David Cunliffe in the race to lead the party into the next election.

Street declares suppport for Robertson's bid

Lesbian Labour MP Maryan Street has indicated she she supports Grant Robertson over David Cunliffe for the Labour leadership.

Walmart extends health insurance benefits to same-sex domestic partners

The largest retailer in the US, Walmart, has announced that it is to offer health insurance benefits to same-sex domestic partners beginning next year.

Police seize painting of Russian President Vladimir Putin wearing women’s underwear

Police in the Russian city of St Petersburg have seized a number of pieces of art, including a satirical portrait of President Vladimir Putin wearing women's underwear for violating undetermined laws.

Top public school appoints first ever openly gay head boy

The first openly gay head boy has been appointed by a top British public school, who has already used his position to criticise recent revelations that some academies have been operating with policies resembling Section 28.

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