Pop singer Ricky Martin is given an award from a leading US gay and lesbian organisation after coming out as gay last year.

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Hawaii took another step closer to legalizing same-sex civil unions, as the state senate approved giving gay and lesbian couples the same rights and privileges as traditional married couples. Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie has already promised to sign…

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Keira Knightley’s West End return in The Children’s Hour, a play about teachers accused of lesbianism, draws respectable reviews from the critics.

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Knightley ‘wins theatrical spurs’

“Pariah” Makes Friends Hearty applause, cheers, and a standing ovation met the team of “Pariah” following this morning’s 8:30 a.m. showing at the Sundance Film Festival. A product of the Sundance Institute’s screenwriting and directorial labs, with production and guidance from Spike Lee, the movie about a 17-year-old African-American butch lesbian’s emergence is in competition for the U.S. Dramatic prize. read more

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Report From Sundance: "Pariah," "The Green Wave," "Sing Your Song" and "Black Power Mixtape"

A Ugandan woman who says she is a lesbian tells the BBC she will be killed if she is deported to her country of origin.

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‘Gay’ Ugandan fears deportation

The French constitutional court upholds a ban on gay marriage, which was challenged by a lesbian couple with four children.

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French ban on gay marriage upheld

Washington — The Senate plans crucial votes Saturday on two of the year’s most incendiary political issues: repealing the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on gays and lesbians and revamping immigration laws to help put children of illegal immigrants on a path to citizenship. Opponents have blocked both measures for months. The Senate will try to cut off debate on each bill, a maneuver that requires the votes of 60 of the 100 senators. read more

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Senate Plans Showdown Votes Saturday on Two Big Issues

A small Christian university’s growth has not come without growing pains. The recent departure of a soccer coach who is a lesbian has made headlines.

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Lesbian Coach’s Exit From Belmont U. Has Nashville Talking

Three Republican senators have joined Democrats in the effort to let gays and lesbians serve openly in the military.

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Bid to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask’ Law Draws Support in Senate

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to overturn the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, which bans gays and lesbians from serving openly.

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The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to repeal the controversial military policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Lawmakers voted 250 to 175 to allow gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military-with 15 Republicans crossing party lines to…

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Gay rights groups have planned a rally near the U.S. Capitol at noon Friday to urge lawmakers to work through the winter holiday to repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy banning openly gay and lesbian soldiers from military service.

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Groups to rally for repeal of ‘don’t ask’

The Senate on Thursday rejected a Democratic bid to open debate on repealing the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy banning openly gay and lesbian soldiers from military service, possibly killing any chance for it to get passed in the current congressional session.

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At this weekend’s star-studded GLAAD awards in Los Angeles, actress Amber Heard stepped out with her partner and opened up about being a lesbian for the first time. Heard, who starred in movies such as The Stepfather, Pineapple Express and Alpha Dog,…

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Actress Amber Heard Comes Out

It’s not if, but when, the law banning openly gay men and lesbians from serving in the military will be repealed, say advocates and top administration officials.

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The reality of repealing ‘don’t ask’