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I'm so gay, dude!' Kristen Stewart responds to Trump's creepy obsession with her

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I'm so gay , dude!' Kristen Stewart responds to Trump's creepy obsession with her - Before she came out, the actress had an on-again off-again romance with Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson – but they broke up in 2012 amid tabloid ...

Pardons for gay sex offences will help 'right the wrongs' of the past

Pardons for gay sex offences will help 'right the wrongs' of the past - after the government accepted a Lib Dem-led amendment to issue posthumous pardons to men convicted under the UK's historical anti- gay laws.

African Human Rights Coalition Advocates Against Trump Ban

African Human Rights Coalition Advocates Against Trump Ban - Africa Some LGBTI refugees in Africa, who were scheduled to travel under the United States Refugee Resettlement program had their travel plans ...

Homophobia costs countries $100 billion a year, economist argues

Homophobia costs countries $100 billion a year, economist argues - climates; those losing the largest share of economic output due to anti- LGBTI laws include Togo, Papua Guinea, Iraq and Morocco, among others.

Theresa May backs EU citizens' right to remain in the UK after Britain leaves bloc

Theresa May backs EU citizens' right to remain in the UK after Britain leaves bloc - During a debate on the Brexit Bill, the Prime Minister said that without the contribution of more than 3million European nationals Britain would be ...

Brexit, Trump making Britons 'anxious': poll

Brexit , Trump making Britons 'anxious': poll - Relationship counsellors have reported couples arguing over Brexit, while children's support services have said they too have registered calls on the landmark votes. A YouGov survey for the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) found that 49 percent of respondents reported experiencing some level of anxiety in relation to Trump's election. Some 43 percent were found to have experienced some degree of anxiety over Britain's vote to withdraw from the European Union.

It's not EU … it's Brexit: the couples in turmoil after the referendum result

It's not EU … it's Brexit : the couples in turmoil after the referendum result -  Brexit has already created uncertainty in relationships involving European citizens living in Britain. Some couples are in limbo as they await news as to ...

Scotland to Hold Parliament Vote on 'Catastrophic' Brexit Plan

Scotland to Hold Parliament Vote on 'Catastrophic' Brexit Plan - Scotland is taking its protest against Brexit to the next level with lawmakers in Edinburgh voting on whether to trigger the mechanism to leave the ...

When kids with mental illness can't live at home

When kids with mental illness can't live at home - In 2015, 271,000 children aged 12 to 17 received care for mental illness at a residential treatment facility. But that decision, and the aftermath, can be ...

UK government launches drive to get a million older people employed by 2022

UK government launches drive to get a million older people employed by 2022 - The UK government's Business Champion for older people , has launched a drive to get a million more 50 to 69-year-olds into jobs by 2022.

Employers urged to woo a million more 50 to 69-year-olds into workforce, as supply of young staff ...

Employers urged to woo a million more 50 to 69-year-olds into workforce, as supply of young staff ... - Business Champion Andy Briggs says that employing more older people will help close the skills gap in the UK . It is estimated that 14.5million more ...

UK's jobs, trade boost for world's poorest

UK's jobs, trade boost for world's poorest -  Britain has vowed to focus its aid budget on economic development in the world's poorest countries in a bid to create jobs and help it foster future ...

US school shootings follow trends in the unemployment rate

US school shootings follow trends in the unemployment rate - This finding indicates that high levels of economic distress may lead to increases in school-related gun violence . Previous research on school ...

US would go into any war with China with 'unparalleled violence', warn experts

US would go into any war with China with 'unparalleled violence ', warn experts - China has accused Donald Trump's administration of putting regional stability in East Asia at risk following remarks by the President's defense ...

50000 young sought help with mental health issues

50000 young sought help with mental health issues - Some 50,819 children and young people in 2015/16 received counselling for a serious mental health issue, a rise of 8% over the past four years. Those aged 12 to 15 made up a third of all the sessions, with girls almost seven times more likely to seek help than boys. Childline saw a 36% rise over four years in youngsters needing help for depression and other disorders, while there was also an increase in the number of children and young people feeling suicidal.

Kate Middleton looks radiant in red as she joins Prince William for a school assembly at north ...

Kate Middleton looks radiant in red as she joins Prince William for a school assembly at north ... - Kate Middleton looks radiant in red as she joins Prince William for a school assembly at north London primary to mark Children's Mental Health week.

Why LGBTQ people should be in the streets protesting Trump's Muslim ban

Why LGBTQ people should be in the streets protesting Trump's Muslim ban - Toward one side of the continuum of opinions LGBTQ people assert that Trump's actions pose not only constitutional issues, but also position the ...

When it comes to “Choicegate”, Jeremy Corbyn's a Hypocrite, not Homophobe

When it comes to “Choicegate”, Jeremy Corbyn's a Hypocrite, not Homophobe - What followed was immediate anger from LGBT people on the left and on the right. The use ... He continues to argue for the rest of the UK to get in line.

Queen Elizabeth Redeems Herself in the Eyes of UK People with Her Royal Assent of New Pro ...

Queen Elizabeth Redeems Herself in the Eyes of UK People with Her Royal Assent of New Pro ... - Apparently, the invitation does not sit well with most UK people because of Trump's rather controversial views on human rights and LGBT issues.

Love is great for LGBTI people in Britain

Love is great for LGBTI people in Britain - Gay couple enjoying afternoon tea at Opus One in Manchester. ... The UK's LGBT calendar is filled with incredible and fun events throughout the year, ...

A rector who marched against Trump, gay blessings, gun control, Muslim outreach ...

A rector who marched against Trump, gay blessings, gun control, Muslim outreach ... - Gorsuch, 49, moved to Colorado with his British wife Louise and daughters Emma, 18, and Belinda, 16, a decade ago after being appointed to the ...

Cynthia Nixon says LGBT+ people must “fight hard” against Donald Trump

Cynthia Nixon says LGBT+ people must “fight hard” against Donald Trump - As LGBT people, we know how important coming out is, but I would argue that our coming out has never been more important than it is right now,” the ...

Spain launches new bid to attract lucrative gay tourists

Spain launches new bid to attract lucrative gay tourists - SPAIN is targeting gay tourists in a bid to lure the lucrative demographic to its ... A programme of events aimed specifically at the LGBT community ... rights, with same-sex marriages introduced in 2005, nearly a decade before the UK .

French Presidential hopeful laughs off claims about 'secret gay life'

French Presidential hopeful laughs off claims about 'secret gay life' - French Presidential hopeful Emmanuel Macron has laughed off an MP's allegations that he is a secret homosexual controlled by a “wealthy gay lobby” ...

This LGBT Organization Has a Clear Plan to Take on Trump

This LGBT Organization Has a Clear Plan to Take on Trump - The Los Angeles LGBT Center, the nation's largest queer community center, is springing to action before the administration's worst plans take effect.

I'm tired of the church using the Bible to be homophobic – Somizi

I'm tired of the church using the Bible to be homophobic – Somizi - Somizi cast the spotlight on homophobia in churches when he stormed out of a service‚ after a visiting pastor labelled homosexuality “unnatural” and ...

Homophobic Liar Mike Pence Claims He Backs Donald Trump's Support for LGBTQ People: WATCH

Homophobic Liar Mike Pence Claims He Backs Donald Trump's Support for LGBTQ People: WATCH - Vice President Mike Pence spoke with George Stephanopoulos on ABC's This Week on Sunday. Along with many other topics, Pence was asked ...

What it means to be a gay football fan in 2017

What it means to be a gay football fan in 2017 -  Homophobia 's month of action, we spoke to four of those fans involved about their own experiences, and whether 2017 could be the year a player ...

Tiernan Brady on how The Equality Campaign could finally deliver marriage equality

Tiernan Brady on how The Equality Campaign could finally deliver marriage equality - This is important for all of us who are LGBTI as we launch our new phase to the campaign because it reminds us that the days when we were a tiny ...

Trans teens applying for hormone treatment up 360 per cent

Trans teens applying for hormone treatment up 360 per cent - Last year she was named Victoria's LGBTI Person of the Year. Stone's landmark case has meant that children no longer need to go through the court ...

Trump Order A 'Death Sentence' For Some LGBT Refugees? Global LGBT Recap

Trump Order A 'Death Sentence' For Some LGBT Refugees? Global LGBT Recap - We need LGBTI people to be specifically named and protected. OutRight looks forward to working with the new ambassador to ensure an unequivocal ...

In Conversation With GLAAD: Accelerating LGBTIQ Acceptance Through the Media

In Conversation With GLAAD: Accelerating LGBTIQ Acceptance Through the Media - personalities and GLAAD advocates for a special public discussion on the power of news and entertainment to shape attitudes to LGBTI culture.