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CEO of Apple Tim Cook comes out saying “I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me.” Writing for Buisnessweek, the CEO acknowledges that while he has never denied his sexuality, he has yet to publicly acknowledge it ether. “So let me be clear: I’m proud to be gay, and I consider being […]
The Singapore court of appeal has upheld the colonial era law criminalising sex between men. It is now up to the Singapore parliament to repeal Section 377A of the penal code, prohibiting sex between men. “Whilst we understand the deeply held personal feelings of the appellants, there is nothing that this court can do to assist them,” judges […]
The man who launched an anti-gay attack on a fellow traveller at Dallas airport will not be facing jail time, but has been fined. McCleish Christmas Benham, who launched a homophobic attack on a fellow traveller three days ago, has been fined US $1000. Benham had to be restrained by bystanders after he began punching and […]
Concerns raised over costs for workplace LGBT inclusivity certificate. The Rainbow Tick is a confidence mark, designed to signal that a work place is a safe and welcoming place for the LGBT employees. Its focus is on the workplace and how employees are treated. Since it’s official launch in February, the Rainbow Tick has been […]
A European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) study has found that Italy is one of the world’s most discriminatory nations in Europe in it’s treatment of GLBT people. FRA Director Morten Kjaerum says of the situation in Italy: “Too often, too many GLBT people face discrimination and hostility for simply being themselves.” “As the […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook has made a stand for GLBT rights while being inducted into the Alabama Academy of Honour. Citing famous southerner, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in his Alabama Academy of Honor induction speech this week, Cook says he has “long promised” himself “to never be silent” in his belief in “our basic […]
To Russia With Love, produced by Sundance Productions, which opens in the United States today, highlights the anti-gay controversy at this year’s Winter Olympics in Russia. Skjellerup has a strong presence in the film, which also features former tennis star Billie Jean King, diver Greg Louginis and figure skater Johnny Weir, who drives the documentary through […]
Those on the waiting list for sex changes will have to have them done overseas following the retirement of the country’s only gender reassignment surgeon. Peter Walker, a registered medical specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery based in Christchurch, who has been performing sex change operations since 1992, announced his intention to retire earlier this […]