News for Monday

Filed Under Headlines | August 10th, 2009 

The News for Monday includes: Updates from Israel; Fighting gay stigma in Lebanon; Updates from California; Another look at the Fort Worth gay bar raid; UK politics; A gay news anchor speaks out; and Religious bigotry in Moscow.

Court Cases:

- An Update from California: Gay marriage case lawyers say no to help from S.F. and three other groups.

- An Update from B.C.: Trial ordered for suspect arrested for attacking gay Surrey man

Update from Israel: Soldier who threatened gay rally in memory of victims of gay youth center shooting, to remain in custody.

Lebanon Watch: Lebanese rights group fighting gay stigma surrounding AIDS

Fort Worth gay bar raid: In light of TABC report, raid at Fort Worth gay bar looks uglier.

Africa Watch: Gay rights campaigners in Zimbabwe see chance to push for equality

Media Watch: Charles Perez: Why I Committed Career Suicide.

Politics:

- No. 10’s gay smear attack on James Purnell after bust-up with the Prime Minister?

- Gay Tory: Dave’s embarrassing friends — Conservative MEP’s claim that homophobia does not exist lands his leader in trouble.

- NZ Labour MP Chris Carter: Fuss on travel costs ‘because I’m gay’

Russia Watch: A nationwide Christian association has called on authorities to move gay clubs away from residential areas, schools, and cultural, sports and medical facilities. Religious Group Wants Gay Clubs Out of Sight.