US Preacher Sued For Incitement

The US Preacher Scott Lively Sued For Incitement by the group Sexual Minorities Uganda.

“Lively is the author of, among other fruity titles, a book called ‘The Pink Swastika’ (1996). This argues that a certain amount of Nazis were gay, and that the gay man is a natural fascist who would take away your rights if you give him half a chance, that sort of thing..”

700 miles for Diversity Role Models

The organisation Diversity Role Models tackles homophobic bullying in schools. Andrew Makin is cycling 700 miles to raise money to support this essential charity.

“Not only does Diversity Role Models help the young, it is changing the standing of all LGBT people for the better. By educating schoolchildren, and challenging the remnants of homophobia in popular culture, it breaks down barriers by showing LGBT individuals as real people.”

Born this way video goes viral

Jessica Romani posted a video to YouTube of her father showing her brother Dylan his “born this way” tattoo. Wipeout Homophobia on Facebook posted the link and it went viral.

“This video humanises what is all too often dehumanised by bigotry. It shows a father expressing his love for his son; it shows what the ‘issues’ mean to real people.”

Sign the Coalition for Equal Marriage Petition

There is no reason not to sign this petition if you stand for LGBT equality. It is not just about marriage, after all.

“The marriage debate has generated much hot air, especially from those who oppose it, but the issue is a simple one. It is about equal rights. You either believe in equality, or you do not.”

Sabrina Chap Fundraiser

Help the wonderful Sabrina Chap get together the money to promote her new album, We Are The Parade.

Short story competition

Editorial on the Write Queer London project, and being a runner-up in the story competition.

Give ’em Hope International Arts Festival 2012

Host your own event under the banner of the Give ’em Hope festival, April 2012.

“There are no limits and no huge demands –this event is YOUR event. MAKE IT WHATEVER YOU WANT IT TO BE!”

Mother’s Ruin: a Hit!

The verdict on Mother’s Ruin, in which the wonderful Clementine, the Living Fashion Doll, featured.

I bow to you, Clementine, you are loved by all in the Commonwealth of Polari.

Latest News on the Petition to revoke Alan Turing

The justice minister, Lord McNally, unfairly dismisses the pardon for Alan Turing.

“In his centenary, Turing is owed a debt of gratitude by this country. LGBT History Month is not the time to reject that change.”

On Adam Levine’s support for equal rights

Maroon 5 frontman Levine takes another stand for equal marriage rights.

In October, Levine had this to say to Fox when it used Maroon 5’s music: “Dear Fox News, don’t play our music on your evil f***ing channel ever again. Thank you.”