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Born that way' may not be best way to reduce homophobia  - Here's something new: How not to counter homophobia . A new study has found that the argument that sexual orientation is inborn may not be the most ...

Marriage Equality Can Be a Trap—Just Ask Newly “Freed” Slaves  - Yet this analogy has been resisted in some quarters of the black community, not only for bad or homophobic reasons, but out of a concern that racism ...

Little girls and boys should be allowed to see gay kisses on kids' TV  - The show is a cult hit and has been widely praised for its diverse characters and storylines. Recently, this included a same-sex kiss between Pearl and another female-presenting character, Rose Quartz - who the channel previously confirmed were in a relationship. 

Do all families need parenting classes? The UK embarks on an experiment.  - As many as 17 percent of children in the UK live in relative poverty , according to government figures from 2013-14. The poverty line is defined as 60 ...

Fuel poverty funding cut by 10%, says Labour  -  The Scottish Government has cut funding for fuel poverty by more than a 10th, ... to respond by cutting the fuel poverty budget by a staggering £15 million. ... for fuel poverty and domestic energy efficiency in the UK Tory Government's ...

Rebel Wilson: ' Education is key'  - Get a good education ," she told Britain's OK! magazine of her top tip. "The entertainment industry is a very uncertain, risky career path and, ...

Banning mobile phones at school 'moving in the wrong direction'  - His comments came as his research suggested playing computer games could help boost pupils' concentration levels and improve their results in the classroom.

Cardiff's school standards on the up but variation rife, city's education chief warns  - Pupil attainment in Wales' capital city is improving but there remains too much variation between schools, its education chief has warned.

Muslim preacher who 'said husbands should hit their wives' allowed to tour UK universities  - Egyptian cleric Fadel Soliman has spoken at five events in the past year, in which he reportedly advocates domestic violence and outlines the “Islamic ...

Australian children as young as two are using antidepressants  - Just under 14 per cent of those aged four to 17 have mental health or ... Mental health in children and adolescents is worse among those with a ...

Eight women a day victims of domestic violence as offences rise  - Figures obtained through The Star’s Your Right To Know campaign show domestic violence against women increased overall last year from 2,787 offences recorded in 2014 to 3,021 in 2015.

The Government Is Changing the Drinking Guidelines - Can That Be Good For Us?  - In 2007, the Sunday Times suggested that UK limits on recommended limits were ... Not only did it result in three documentaries on drinking in older people , but also ... Surely there is no safe limit in pregnancy or for older people ?

The Voice's new star Tom Rickels faced homophobic bullying at school  - His mash-up performance of Jason Derulo’s Want to Want Me and Ellie Goulding’s Love Me Like You Do was a big success with the judges. Now, Tom has opened up about escaping homophobia through music.

NHS to give specialist help to tackle mental strain of childbirth  - “If untreated, these perinatal mental illnesses can have a devastating impact on the women affected and their families. In the UK , mental health in ...

David Cameron pledges extra mental health support  - David Cameron will call for a "more mature" conversation about mental health as he sets out how services in England will benefit from extra cash.

Campaigners call for health and social care commission  - Simon Bottery, director of policy and external relations at older people's ... and care service that delivers for older people when they need it, the UK will ...

India's first transgender band performed a a viral hit  - 6 Pack Band, India’s first transgender musical group, has made a cover version of Pharrell Williams’ “Happy”.

How many Americans are bisexual  - Bisexuality is on the rise in the US – especially among women, according to a new survey by the Centers for Disease Control. Researchers asked ...

Homosexuality , should it be illegal?  - Homosexuality is illegal in 77 countries . From Afghanistan to Uganda, India to Bangladesh, with punishments as harsh as stoning, imprisonment and sometimes even death. A documentary on the BBC titled 'Worlds worst places to be gay' featured radio 1 DJ, Scott Mills exploring different countries policies on the homosexual agenda.

The terrifying underbelly of some of the UK's most popular and idyllic holiday ...  - But beneath the idyllic image portrayed by tourism operators lies a judicial system that persecutes the LGBT community and sentences women to ...

Church must repent for 'treating gays like second-class citizens'  - Jayne Ozanne, a member of General Synod, and another of the signatories, said: “There are some within the LGBT community who are so fed up with ...

Pope Francis urges Catholics to accept LGBT people in new book  - Pope Francis has called for the Catholic Church to be more welcoming to LGBT people in a new book. The pontiff, said in the new book 'The Name of ...

America to face storm of anti- LGBT legislation  - Following on from a landmark year for LGBT equality in the US, a storm of anti- LGBT legislation is expected in the coming year. A report by the Human ...

Senior Anglicans urge repentance on treatment of gay Christians  - In the letter, the 105 signatories call on the Church to acknowledge its failure to care for LGBTI members of the Body of Christ around the world, and to ...

A surprising number of straight men admit to having gay sex  - A new survey has found that the number of straight men who have had gay sex is surprisingly high. According to a recent survey, more straight guys ...

Senior Christians asks church for better treatment of LGBT people  - The letter asks the Archbishops to accept the church has mistreated LGBT people and to “repent” at a meeting of worldwide Anglican church leaders.

Stars call for British public to nominate their favorite LGBTI personalities  - Nominations close soon for this year's British LGBT Awards. Act now if you know of an organization, cause or individual who deserves recognition.

Plymouth's largest LGBT group prepare for busy 2016 with fundraising auction  - A PLYMOUTH group dedicated to supporting the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ( LGBT ) community are hoping to raise much-needed ...

Video of Israeli Jews and Arabs Kissing Disappears From Facebook  - It was unclear why the video of LGBT and straight couples kissing was removed and Facebook confirmed to Haaretz that it was not behind the video's disappearance. In the meantime, the video has gained over 100,000 views.

Senior Anglicans call for repentance over sexual discrimination  - The signatories say the church's acceptance and promotion of discrimination against LGBTI people has caused pain and rejection. LGBTI members of ...

5 blockbuster gay hot spots for 2016 (that aren't London, Sydney or NYC)  - Of course, London, Sydney and New York City are ALWAYS near the top of our LGBTI travel wishlists. The same goes for any number of well-known, ...

Melbourne synagogue to host annual Pride Shabbat service for Midsumma  - A PRIDE Shabbat service will be held for the Jewish LGBTI community in Melbourne's largest synagogue as part of this year's Midsumma Festival.