Why should we not aspire to happiness?

In an opinion piece for the Independent, IanMcKellen issues a challenge to Lord Carey and those who oppose same-sex marriage.

57% of respondents reported that other performers were homophobic, 20% point to producers and 37% to backstage crew members.

Latest Legal Stand on Prop 8 in California.

Prop 8 has been overturned again but the US Right carries on the fght against equal rights.

It was in August 2010 that Judge Vaughn Walker ruled that Prop 8, which outlaws same-sex marriage, was unconstitutional. On February 7, 2012, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Judge Walker’s ruling 2-1..

Gay Panic in Russia.

Two Russian new stories from January 2012: gay air steward forced to marry woman to keep his job; police detained group thought to be staging a gay pride parade.

When Kupreev, 25, tried to found a gay support network at the airline, he was seemingly ordered to marry.

From 2005, LGBT History Month has flourished.

Sue Saunders writes about how UK LGBT History Month started, and its objectives in 2012.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month 2011 and 2012 is fighting for LGBT people to be active in sport – as spectators and participants; at elite and at street level.

A report on being out in the entertainment industry.

Equity study finds that many UK actors are in the closet professionally but not personally.

57% of respondents reported that other performers were homophobic, 20% point to producers and 37% to backstage crew members.

Is this the last ABBA track to be released from the vaults?

ABBA announce a new track on the Deluxe Edition of The Visitors.

If you remember the b-side ‘You Owe Me One’ that’s no doubt an indication of what is to come with “the most sensational inclusion” of a demo track …

Not Guilty verdict highlights anachronistic law

The acquittal of Michael Peacock on six counts of obscene publication is a legal milestone, but raises uncomfortable questions.

“Thank god the jury had sense to see that in 2012, telling others what is depraved – and prosecuting them for “debasing” your mind if they publish material featuring it and you are privy to it, is as absurd as it is anachronistic.”

Spain’s first gay retirement home passes its first hurdle

Madrid suburb cedes land for project as gay NGO plans home.

“Homosexuals who go into homes often also have to go straight back into the closet. This will be a place that is open to everyone and where no one will have to hide their sexuality.”.

Hillary Clinton addresses the Human Rights of LGBT people

In a speech delivered to the UN, the US Secretary of State champions LGBT rights.

Human rights are universal and cut across all religions and cultures.

Branson condemn’s homophobia of Nigerian Government

Richard Branson calls on those with influence to exert it to oppose the Nigerian laws against same-sex marriage and its accompanying prison sentence.

People are born gay. In countries where gay people are accepted, they are amongst the most creative and dynamic people in society and countries should embrace them not prosecute them.