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Scientists discover the last unknown structure of the HIV virus after 20 years of dead-end research

Scientists discover the last unknown structure of the HIV virus after 20 years of dead-end research - The newly-modeled cytoplasmic tail is involved in the assembly of the outer shell of the HIV virus, which attaches to a host cell and begins the process ...

New support group launched to eradicate HIV stigma

New support group launched to eradicate HIV stigma - The UK's leading charity for gay and bisexual men's health is opening a new HIV support group. GMFA has launched a peer support group for ...

The UK's divorce bill: Brexit money row explained

The UK's divorce bill: Brexit money row explained - The prime minister then referred to future “specific policies and programmes” the UK would want to take part in, citing science, education , culture and ...

Oxford accused of 'social apartheid' as colleges admit no black students

Oxford accused of 'social apartheid' as colleges admit no black students - Nearly one in three Oxford colleges failed to admit a single black British ... to raise aspirations and attainment to improve access to higher education .”.

Theresa May: 'being trans is not an illness'

Theresa May: 'being trans is not an illness' - She said: "We are pressing ahead with inclusive relationships and sex education in English schools, making sure that LGBT issues are taught well.

The shocking racist views held by some 10 year olds in our schools

The shocking racist views held by some 10 year olds in our schools - In the last 12 months it said it has been contacted by teachers in 13 of Wales' 22 local education authorities reporting racist incidents in schools.

UK considers extending post-Brexit support for Horizon 2020 bids

UK considers extending post-Brexit support for Horizon 2020 bids - The UK government is considering extending the post-Brexit financial support promised for research projects currently funded by the European Union, ...

Grieving families 'missing out on critical support'

Grieving families 'missing out on critical support' - The princes were helping to break down taboos about death and mental illness with their patronage of Child Bereavement UK and Heads Together, ...

In the same-sex marriage vote, the bishops have soft-pedalled on sin

In the same-sex marriage vote, the bishops have soft-pedalled on sin - The veteran gay rights campaigner Rodney Croome is pleased opponents of equal marriage don't reckon it's in their best interests these days to be ...

Frank Ocean wins homophobia libel lawsuit his father brought against him

Frank Ocean wins homophobia libel lawsuit his father brought against him - Frank has written the heartfelt statement in the wake of the mass shooting at Orlando gay club Pulse back in June 2016. The star's estranged father, ...

Gay community here needs more support

Gay community here needs more support - There is much coverage of the gay community in the local media, which is a good thing. As a minority community we need as much understanding and ...

John Boyega teases gay Star Wars romance between Finn and Poe

John Boyega teases gay Star Wars romance between Finn and Poe - Despite being set in a galaxy far, far away containing a massive spectrum of varied beings, the Star Wars universe has yet to portray any LGBT+ .

Who is Ben Carpenter? Single dad hailed a 'saint' for adopting four children with disabilities

Who is Ben Carpenter? Single dad hailed a 'saint' for adopting four children with disabilities - His adoption journey began more than 10 years ago when he became one of youngest gay men in Yorkshire to adopt a child. It had taken him around ...

Here's the steamy first trailer for the new series of gay drama Eastsiders

Here's the steamy first trailer for the new series of gay drama Eastsiders - The third season of Eastsiders is fast approaching with yet more drama for Cal and Thom as they head back to Los Angeles – and you can watch the ...

Names of gay people in former Soviet state placed on 'sexual minority' register as fears grow they ...

Names of gay people in former Soviet state placed on 'sexual minority' register as fears grow they ... - A newspaper published by the central Asian state's prosecutor said 319 gay men and 48 lesbians are on the register, which lawmakers claim was set ...

BBC sparks outrage after asking: 'Should gay conversion therapy be banned?'

BBC sparks outrage after asking: 'Should gay conversion therapy be banned?' - BBC sparks outrage after asking: 'Should gay conversion therapy be ... is yet to be banned in the UK but has been described by the NHS and more ...

The secret gay history of Hinduism

The secret gay history of Hinduism - But because there is no central Hindu authority, attitudes to LGBTI people vary greatly. Hindu sacred texts do not distinguish between heterosexual ...

Benefits of diversity among law partners fail to break down prejudices

Benefits of diversity among law partners fail to break down prejudices - A quick review of Australia's top 30 law firm websites reveals that only five have an explicit section dedicated to people who identify as LGBTI . In 2011 ...

New Zealand's new Prime Minister left the Mormon church because she believes in gay rights

New Zealand's new Prime Minister left the Mormon church because she believes in gay rights - Mormon views on LGBTI people. The Mormon church is extremely conservative in its views on LGBTI people. Prospective members of the church must ...

Yes to Equal Marriage Rights….and a Workers Republic!

Yes to Equal Marriage Rights….and a Workers Republic! -  LGBTI discrimination under capitalism stunts the development of human and societal relationships, while relegating those on the LGBTI spectrum to ...

11 amazing modern pop songs all LGBTIs should listen to

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11 amazing modern pop songs all LGBTIs should listen to - There's no LGBTI subtext – it's basically about having a party – but from the faux accents to the absurd lyrics, this screams queer. Oscar Wilde ...

Black Rainbow: Mental health and the Indigenous queer community

Black Rainbow: Mental health and the Indigenous queer community - Where we stemmed from really was that there was a lack of visibility in the LGBTI space and in general for the Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander ...

25 happiest US cities revealed – you'll never guess where's number 1

25 happiest US cities revealed – you'll never guess where's number 1 - A new study claims to have discovered the 25 happiest places to live in the US, and the list is full of surprises. Blockbuster destinations such as ...

Jeff Sessions awkwardly avoids question about LGBTI discrimination at hearing

Jeff Sessions awkwardly avoids question about LGBTI discrimination at hearing -  At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday (18 October), attorney general Jeff Sessions awkwardly avoided a question about LGBTI  ...