In what would be a world first (in terms of an openly lesbian or gay politician) Johanna Sigurdardóttir, Iceland’s Minister for Social Affairs, has said she’s prepared to take on the post of Prime Minister if she feels that she has sufficient support. You may have heard that Iceland is bankrupt, has had riots recently […]
Tags:Andrew Sullivan·Gay Lesbian and Bisexual·Iceland·Lesbian·Politician·Prime minister
It’s been a funny old week so far with that stuff from the Pope which some say we should ignore or laugh off but I think there are a lot of queers going home for xmas with it ringing in their ears. Today Channel 4 announce their shock jock ‘scoop’ factor for the alternative Christmas […]
Public Servants who are in non-marital relationships and wish to pass their pensions to partners have long complained about futile contributions that they have made to widows and orphans funds only not be able to transfer them to their partners when they die. Former Minister for Finance Charlie McCreevy annouced a review of the arrangements in 2004. It […]
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Immediately following his election Obama’s transition team launched change.gov. This site aims to continue his relationship with his supporters whilst detailing and also recruiting people to work in his administration (it explicitly lists a ban on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity for those working in the Obama led White house […]
Tags:Barack Obama·Civil Unions·Employment Non-Discrimination Act·Gay community·Irish LGBT Rights·Same-sex marriage
…to those campaigning for Civil Partnership legislation/Civil Marriage, be they individuals or groups … – Stop appearing in audiences of shows like Questions and Answers – especially when the panel is not balanced with representation of someone from the lesbian and gay/equality and human rights sector. RTE need to be taught a lesson and ‘rent […]
Tags:civil partnership in Ireland·Homosexuality·Human rights·Lucinda Creighton·Pat Kenny·Same-sex marriage