QC World Headlines

FEATURED STORIES (from left to right): Moscow, Russia – Homophobic Moscow Mayor blames gays for spread of AIDS, bans “gay propaganda.” [2] [3] (Related – Ban on gay parades to continue.) Colorado Springs, Colorado – Students hold “safety” rally to battle verbal and physical harassment. Staten Island, New York – Victim of anti-gay firehouse brawl reaches $3.75M settlement. Worldwide – Gene therapy may yield clues to HIV vaccination and cure.
AFRICA
Burundi – Burundi urged not to criminalise homosexual acts.
South Africa – Writer to face Equality Court for homophobic Sunday Sun article. [2]
ASIA
India – Government counsel argues court role in legalizing gay sex.
Mongolia – Location of secret “Mr. Beauty” gay party announced on internet.
EUROPE
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Homophobic preacher stands by Leviticus quote in banned advert.
Brussels, Belgium – EU framework for tackling racism could lead to recognition of homophobic crime.
Gibraltar – Court upholds joint tenancy of local lesbian couple.
Moscow, Russia – Homophobic Moscow Mayor blames gays for spread of AIDS, bans “gay propaganda.” [2] [3] (Related – Ban on gay parades to continue.)
United Kingdom – Catholic adoption agency tells Cardinal that Jesus taught love without prejudice.
United Kingdom – Gay cop kisses boyfriend on national TV.
Vatican City – Gay humanists condemn Vatican’s stance on universal decriminalization.
NORTH AMERICA
Baltimore, Maryland – Guerrilla Gay Bar takes party on the road.
California – Education and income played big role in Prop 8 passage.
Canada – Annual Canadian Blog awards seek votes for best queer blog.
Carrboro, North Carolina – City council passes pro-gay marriage resolution and sends copies to state and federal government.
Colorado Springs, Colorado – Prop 8 organizer, Focus Family Values, lays off and shortchanges 202 workers. (EDITOR: Ha-ha)
Colorado Springs, Colorado – Students hold “safety” rally to battle verbal and physical harassment.
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas adoption ban hits gay couples.
Florida – Governor has “no jitters” about gay protest during his wedding day.
Illinois – Gay labor and dollar boycotts gain strength.
Iowa – Gay marriage debate to resurface in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Los Angeles, California – Costco employee awarded $420K in lawsuit.
Massachusetts – Out Congressman Barney Frank discusses U.S. politics with The Advocate
New York – Government backtracking on gay marriage promises.
New York City, New York – Police use questionable prostitution charges to discourage gay porn shops.
New York City, New York – Gus Van Sant happy that Milk came out after Prop 8.
Ontario, Canada – Cross-dress/transgender niche retailer beating the recession.
Park City, Utah – Sundance to offer theater alternatives for films shown in boycotted Cinemark theater.
Sacramento, California – California lawmakers decry gay wedding ban.
Salt Lake City, Utah – Charges may be filed in vicious gay beating. [2]
San Francisco, California – Archbishop praises Prop 8 supporters and urges gays to accept second class citizenship. [2]
Staten Island, New York – Victim of anti-gay firehouse brawl reaches $3.75M settlement.
Toledo, Ohio – In wake of possible lawsuit, University president reiterates school’s position on sexual orientation.
Utah – More established Catholic Church continues to help Mormons recover from Prop 8 PR backlash.
Washington D.C. – Online petition against Defense of Marriage Act seeks your support.
Washington D.C. – Gays, Asians seek visibility in Obama Cabinet.
Wheaton, Illinois – Episcopal split as conservatives form new group.
Wisconsin – Wingnuts in furor over high school questionnaire asking student to re-consider their “heterosexual lifestyle.”
United States – “That’s so gay” ad campaign wins Top Ad Council award.
United States – Study: Gays in states with anti-gay laws suffer from increased internal and external negativity.
United States – Top 10 male nude scenes of 2008 are not all so very sexy.
United States – Gay video games make it onto Christian financial planners’ naughty list. [2]
United States – Newspaper cuts effect LGBT coverage.
United States – Drag icon, Ru Paul, to hold “drag race.”
United States – Many gay non-profits laying off staff due to recession.
United States – Casting director of Amazing Race doubts inclusion of platonic same-sex couples.
United States – 31% of black Democrats and 30% of Republicans find homosexuality “morally acceptable.”
OCEANIA
Australia – Gay Aussie Idol says, “Being gay is part of who I am.
Australia – Gay and single women win right to fertility treatment.
Australia – Openly gay singer, Sam Sparro, gets Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording.
WORLDWIDE
Community – 10 great allies in the fight against HIV.
Health – Gene therapy may yield clues to HIV vaccination and cure.