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Uruguay ready to say "I do" to marriage equality

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
December 12th, 2012

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – Marriage equality is all but certain in the South American nation of Uruguay after the lower house of Congress late Tuesday voted 81-6 in favor of a bill that would grant the same rights to same-sex couples that are enjoyed by straight couples.

The bill goes to the Senate, where it is expected to be approved in January. President José Mujica says he will sign the bill into law.

"This is not a homosexual or gay marriage law. It is a measure to equalize the institution independent of the sex of the couple," said Julio Bango, one of the authors of the bill.

UPDATED! In Mexico, Supreme Court axes same-sex marriage ban

SDGLN Staff
December 5th, 2012

MEXICO CITY -- Gay-rights advocates in Mexico today are hailing a ruling by the nation's Supreme Court that says that marriage is not just between a man and a woman, a decision that will have widespread implications throughout the country.

Goalkeeper: Gays in soccer is a "taboo topic" but urges footballers to come out

Joe Morgan - Gay Star News
November 26th, 2012

MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard has spoken out about homophobia, saying homosexuality in football is a "taboo topic."

The 28-year-old Danish footballer is urging players and fans to address the problem, especially to help young gay players to not give up the sport due to a fear of prejudice.

In a blog for gambling website Betfair, he said:

"Gay football is a taboo topic, we footballers would rather not have anything to do with it.

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Has Uganda dropped the death penalty from the draconian "Kill The Gays" bill?

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
November 23rd, 2012

(EDITOR'S NOTE: To read a new interview with two well-known LGBT activists on the ground in Uganda, click HERE.)

KAMPALA, Uganda – MPs have dropped the death penalty from Uganda’s draconian “Kill The Gays” bill, the BBC is reporting today.

At Euro 2012, Denmark and the Netherlands pressure Ukraine on gay and human rights

SDGLN Staff
June 11th, 2012

KHARKIV, Ukraine -- Denmark and the Netherlands ramped up pressure on Ukraine over gay and human rights concerns as a prelude to their nation's teams competing in the Euro 2012 soccer finals on Saturday, various media report.

Sports ministers representing both European powerhouses conducted three hours of talks on gay and human rights, homophobia, police brutality and other issues in Kharkiv in the former Soviet Union state.

Danish parliament approves equal marriage

Stephen Gray - Pink News
June 7th, 2012

The Danish parliament has approved equal marriage laws 85 to 24 today, reports say.

Members of the sole house of the Folketing approved the gender-neutral marriage legislation today after an opposition amendment creating a separate system of marriage for gay couples under different terminology was rejected yesterday.

The new law is due to come into effect on June 15 this year, b.dk reported.

To read the full story, click HERE.

Rail Europe offers discount to LGBT travelers

SDGLN Staff
June 30th, 2011

This summer, Rail Europe has partnered with the IGLTA to offer its “Fab Four” LGBT campaign through July 19.

With this exclusive offer, travelers receive a 10% savings on any rail pass servicing Europe’s most notable countries for gay and lesbian travel: Switzerland, Denmark, The Netherlands and Germany.

These “fab four” countries are well-known as top destinations for charming gay and lesbian travelers.

Switzerland has a lively gay scene and offers travelers an exciting mix of bars and restaurants, shopping, and beautiful sites.

VIDEO: Lesbian teen wins Denmark’s “X Factor”

SDGLN Staff
March 28th, 2011

COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- A 15-year-old lesbian with cropped blond hair and a husky voice won Denmark’s “X Factor” on Saturday – singing her rendition of Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face.”

The teen, who goes by her first name of Sarah, beat two other finalists and earned a major record contract.

Sarah changed the pronouns from male to female in “Poker Face,” a noticeable difference from Gaga’s hit.

The final round played out in front of 40,000 people gathered at Parken Stadium, as well as an audience of millions of fans.

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