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August 2008 Articles

Governor Palin opposes abortion rights and supports the death penalty

McCain picks forty-something "hockey mom" as running mate

The Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, has been chosen by the presumptive Republican party nominee for President as his running mate.

Manchester Pride took place last weekend

Manchester Pride a "purely commercial operation" claims gay business leader

A leading member of Manchester's gay village has attacked the organisation and running of the city's Pride events.

8th annual Euro Gay Cup is next month

Brighton to play host to Euro gay sailing regatta

Gays will be setting sail for the 8th annual Euro Gay Cup next month. The competition returns to Brighton Marina.

Celebrate 2008 will take place in and around Leicester

Leicester LGBT to hold week of celebrations

The East Midlands city of Leicester is set for a week-long celebration of LGBT life next month. An "eclectic and exciting" schedule has been planned.

Village Drinks media club event will take place on 10th September

Village Drinks to launch new media club for gay professionals

One of the UK's leading social networking communities has announced ambitious plans for a media club.

Louise Pratt is the first member of the Australian parliament to have a trans partner,

Lesbian senator calls for same-sex marriage in Australia

A new Australian Labour party Senator has used her maiden speech to make a passionate plea for marriage equality.

The finals on 30 August at Leyton Orient Football Club

Competition and friendship at gay soccer world cup in London

The world's largest gay football event got underway with a series of matches on Bank Holiday Monday in Regents Park.

Richard Lambot and Moustapha Gueye were sentenced to two years

Belgian married gay couple jailed in Senegal for "acts against nature"

A 61-year-old Belgian and his 63-year-old Senegalese husband have been sentenced to two years in jail for "homosexual marriage and acts against nature."

Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for President last night

"With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination"

Yesterday Barack Obama accepted the Democratic party's nomination for President of the United States.

Senator Obama praised his opponent in the primaries

Obama outlines his progressive vision of America

Barack Obama's speech to 75,000 people gathered in Denver set the tone for the final months of electioneering.

The LGBT Excellence Centre Wales was founded by Mr Podeschi

Gay activist appointed Honorary Consul to Wales

San Marino has become the 31st country to establish a diplomatic mission in Wales with the appointment of Federico Podeschi as Honorary Consul.

Gustav is currently at tropical storm strength

New Orleans gay party threatened by tropical storm

As tropical storm Gustav barrels towards America's Gulf coast, the organisers of the New Orleans Southern Decadence gay celebration are watching its every move very carefully.

54 percent of potential voters will vote no on Prop. 8

Poll indicates support for California gay marriage ban is waning

More than half of California’s voters will say no to Proposition 8, the state's proposed ban on same-sex marriage,

The L Word has been a huge hit in the US and Europe

Win a walk-on part in The L Word

A human rights organisation that works to end violence and discrimination against women and girls is auctioning a unique prize to raise funds.

Former President of the United States Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton: America can do better than the Bush years

Last night former President of the United States Bill Clinton addressed the Democratic National Convention in Denver, and endorsed Barack Obama

















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