Anti-gay US bigot wants gay sex outlawed because ’I love black males

• Released Date: 09-Feb-2014

Its unfair to expect anything logical from Bryan Fischer.The spokesperson for the American Family Association has a long history of weird, and unreasoned, comments.

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El Salvador parliament rejects constitutional ban on same-sex marriage

• Released Date: 09-Feb-2014

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Salvadoran Parliament has again failed in its attempt to approve a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.

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Metropolitan Community Church to bless start of Sydney Mardi Gra

• Released Date: 06-Feb-2014

The Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Sydney will hold its annual blessing of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival on Sunday 9 February at 6.30pm at its Petersham church at 96 Crystal St, Petersham.

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One Direction’s Harry Styles buys ‘gay, erotic art’

• Released Date: 06-Feb-2014

As one of the most famous men in the world, it’s no surprise One Direction’s Harry Styles is the subject of gay rumors.

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On eve of Olympics in Russia, UN Secretary General condemns attacks and laws against LGBTI people

• Released Date: 06-Feb-2014

UN Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon didnt mention Russia by name but seemed clear it was one of the countrys he was referring to when he spoke out Thursday (6 February) against discriminatory laws and violence against LGBTI people

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Australian Government minister predicts free vote on gay marriage before year’s end

• Released Date: 06-Feb-2014

Australia’s Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said that he believes government MPs will be given a free vote on same-sex marriage before the year is over. - See more at: http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/australian-government-minister-pre

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Google ‘doodle’ goes gay in solidarity with LGBT Russians, Olympians

• Released Date: 06-Feb-2014

With the opening ceremonies in Sochi just hours away, Google has updated its home page with a rainbow-colored Olympic-themed version of its iconic logo, an apparent sign of in solidarity with LGBT Russians, visiting athletes and Olympic spectators.

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Opponent’s campaign attacks Clay Aiken as ‘San Francisco values’

• Released Date: 05-Feb-2014

RALEIGH, N.C. — LGBT North Carolinians reacted swiftly Wednesday to a statement from U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers’ campaign team, which used coded anti-LGBT language to attack Clay Aiken, who earlier announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress.

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Berlin pop song tells Russia: Love Is Not For Propaganda

• Released Date: 05-Feb-2014

Berliners have created a new pop anthem to fight Russia’s anti-gay law and champion the Rainbow Flame they will be lighting during the Olympics. 

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Utah anti-discrimination bill dead as lawmakers avoid LGBT-related legislation

• Released Date: 05-Feb-2014

SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah Republican Senator pushing for a statewide anti-discrimination law says his bill appears to be dead as party leaders in the state Senate have decided to avoid legislation that may impact the state’s gay marriage case.

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Russian Olympic champ insists ’it doesn’t make sense’ to protest her country’s anti-gay laws

• Released Date: 04-Feb-2014

Svetlana Zhurova, the 2006 Olympic speed skating champion from Russia, wants the games in Sochi to be about athletic competition - not protests. - See more at: http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/russian-olympic-champ-insists-it-doesnt-make-sense-prot

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NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio refuses to attend St. Patrick’s Day parade because gays can’t march in it

• Released Date: 04-Feb-2014

New York Citys new mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday (4 February) that he plans to skip the citys annual St. Patricks Day Parade next month - an event that pointedly excludes the participation of gays. - See more at: http://www.gaystarnews.com/articl

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