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The BBC receives billions of pounds from license fee payers

Homophobia towards Lindsay Lohan isn't the BBC's first run in with gays

Last week, PinkNews.co.uk revealed homophobic comments regarding Lindsay Lohan and lesbians in general during BBC3's The Most Annoying People of 2008.

The BBC receives billions of pounds from license fee payers

Comment: We deserve more than an apology from the BBC for their homophobia

After the the expose by PinkNews.co.uk that the BBC had broadcast a series of anti-lesbian slurs against Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan, My.PinkNews.co.uk reader Nick Henderson believes the BBC must start respecting LGBT rights and stop broadcasting homophobic content.

Thomas Hammarberg is the Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner

Comment: Trans discrimination must no longer be tolerated

During missions to member states of the Council of Europe, I have been reminded of the on-going discrimination many face on account of their gender identity.

Sir Ian McKellen is best-known for his work on Lord of the Rings

Interview: Waiting for Godot with Captain Picard

Last month gay star and acting legend Sir Ian McKellen spent an evening raising funds for vulnerable lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans teenagers.

The night will mark the beginning of Manumission's world tour of clubs

Top gay venue Astoria to hold 'last ever party'

The London Astoria is one of the capitals most iconic venues and following the decision earlier this year to close demolish the Astoria to make way for the new Crossrail project, the venue's staff have announced its closing night event.

The Pope has attacked gays - again

Comment: Pope Benedict learnt nothing from his time in the Hitler Youth

Imagine if a world leader said that Jews were a threat to humanity. Imagine the outrage such a provocative statement would be, especially if that leader was German.

South Africa did not sign the decleration

Comment: South Africa's gay human rights disgrace

my.PinkNews.co.uk member Cobus is disgusted that South Africa didn't sign the UN decleration on equal rights of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, intersexed and questioning) people.

Barack Obama is President-elect of the United States

Comment: Gays should give Obama a break over inauguration preacher

Forget for a moment Obama's attempts to reach across the political aisle by appointing Republicans to his Cabinet, probably the boldest and most potentially provacative move he has made so far.

Lillian Ladele lost her case

Analysis: the Ladele employment appeal tribunal ruling in full

The EAT held that the Tribunal had erred in law and that on the evidence adduced before the Tribunal there was no proper basis for a tribunal.

The UN General Assembly meets next week

Analysis: What does the UN statement on LGBT rights say?

Next week the United Nations General Assembly will meet. France on behalf of the EU is to make a declaration from the podium in support of the human rights of all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Moscow Pride has been banned every year

Comment: Moscow Pride organisers appeal to Council of Europe

The organisers of Moscow Pride have written to the Human Rights Commissioner of the Council of Europe - the event has been banned every year.

The Equality BIll was formally announced in the Queen's Speech

Analysis: What will be in the Equality Bill?

Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, welcomed the announcement today by Her Majesty the Queen that the Equality Bill will be brought forward in Parliament within the next year.

Barack Obama has nominated Hillary Clinton

Obama: America's destiny is shared with the world's

Yesterday's introduction of key members of the National Security Team by President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden saw many firsts.

Trevor Phillips is chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission

Trevor Phillips: "We can't allow a spiral of silence on homophobic bullying to continue"

Last night a charity that works with the victims of homophobic and transphobic bullying was honoured with a parliamentary reception.

Sir Adrian Fulford was the first out High Court judge

Comment: Gay judge reflects on thirty years as an out lawyer

Earlier this month, Queen Mary, University of London, launched a specialist legal advice centre for gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people.

















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