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  • Vigil Outside Daily Mail Offices Following Death Of Transgender Teacher Lucy Meadows

    In memory of Lucy Meadows: Vigil Against Monstering.

    Following the tragic death of popular primary school teacher Lucy Meadows last Tuesday, a ‘vigil against monstering’, in Lucy’s memory, has been planned to take place tomorrow evening, (25th March 2013) outside the Daily Mail offices in Kensington.

    Online anger has being growing after the emergence of an article written by Daily Mail columnist Richard Littlejohn.

    The piece entitled: ‘He’s not only in the wrong body… he’s in the wrong job’ was first published on December 20th 2012. Littlejohn, who referred to Meadows as ‘he’ throughout, claimed her decision was due to ‘personal problems’ and inferred that by proceeding with gender reassignment surgery showed she didn’t care for the children she taught.
    The original article, which was removed after the announcement of Meadows’ death, can be read here:http://web.archive.org/web/20121221195332/http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2251347/Nathan-Uptons-wrong-body–hes-wrong-job.html.
    It’s claimed that following Littlejohn’s column, Meadows, who was transitioning at the time, was routinely hounded by the press. In a New Year’s Day email to a friend, reported by the Guardian, Meadows complained that the media had published one of her wedding photos, and had lifted other photos from her siblings’ Facebook pages. She described the lengths she had taken to avoid being photographed. “I became pretty good at avoiding the press before Christmas. I live about a three-minute walk from school so they were parked outside my house as well as school. I’m just glad they didn’t realise I also have a back door. I was usually in school before the press arrived and stayed until latest I could avoid them going home.”

    Two online petitions calling for Littlejohn to be fired and issue a formal apology have received huge support over the weekend. The tally of signatures, combining the Change.org and Sum of Us petitions stands at almost 90,000 today.
    http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/the-daily-mail-fire-richard-littlejohn-for-victimizing-lucy-meadows-leading-to-her-possible-suicide

    http://action.sumofus.org/a/daily-mail-littlejohn-lucy-meadows/1/1/?sub=homepage

    The Daily Mail have vehemently defended Littlejohn. A spokesman said: “It is regrettable that this tragic death should now be the subject of an orchestrated Twitterstorm, fanned by individuals – including former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell – with agendas to pursue.”
    Campbell had previously tweeted: “I hope journalists are doorstepping Dacre Murdoch and Littlejohn for their reaction to Lucy Meadows suicide. The Mail really is scum.”

    David Allen Green, legal advisor to Trans Media Watch, a charity for transgender people, told BBC Radio 4’s The World Tonight: “There is no public interest in the story whatsoever. The only part of the story which seems significant is that there is a gender reassignment, what used to be called a sex change.”

    “What makes it especially easy for tabloids is that transgendered people are very unlikely to fight back. They are usually members of the public and have no experience of dealing with media and all they want to do is to make it go away.

    “In a way, tabloids treat transgendered people the way they would treat anybody if they could get away with it.”

    “There is a sense that transgendered people are fair game for sensationalist reporting. These are people who are going through the most traumatic experiences you can imagine and they are suddenly humiliated by these stories in the tabloids.”

    We at TheGayUK stand strongly against any forms of discrimination. The T in LGBT needs to be supported as strongly the LGB. We must all stand together to change attitudes.

    Details of the vigil:
    Monday 25th March at 6.30pm.
    Outside Daily Mail HQ,

    Northcliffe House,

    2Derry Street,

    Kensington

    London

    W8 5TT
    Nearest Underground station: High Street Kensington (District and Circle)

    www.thetube.com

  • Dad’s Acceptance Letter To Gay Son Is Beautiful

    After just two days on the internet, this father’s letter to his gay son, goes viral.

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  • Men In Same-Sex Marriages Live Longer

    Men who are married to men live longer than those who are divorced or unmarried. In a brand new report that two researchers from Copenhagen have published their findings on why tying the knot might be the secret to a longer life.

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  • La Manif Pour Tous Plans Demonstration In UKs Capital

    The French anti-same sex marriage organisers of La Manif Pour Tous (Demo For All) are allegedly planning a demonstration in London on the 24th March 2013.

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  • Will The Queen Address Anti-Gay Discrimination In Commonwealth Speech?

    For the first time in Her Majesty’s 61 year reign, the Queen has signalled that she supports gay rights.

    In a live television broadcast the British monarch will sign a new Commonwealth charter designed to stamp out discrimination against the LGBT community and promote the ‘empowerment’ of women. The broadcast has been described as a “watershed” moment.

    The charter reads:

    “We are implacably opposed to all forms of discrimination, whether rooted in gender, race, colour, creed, political belief or other grounds.”

    The ‘other grounds’ clause within the charter is intended to refer to sexuality, however, the Daily Mail reports the terms gay and lesbian were omitted because some Commonwealth countries still have anti-gay laws.

    A diplomatic source said:

    A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace, said:

    “In this charter, the Queen is endorsing a decision taken by the Commonwealth.”

    But he added:

    “The Queen does not take a personal view on these issues. The Queen’s position is apolitical, as it is on all matters of this sort.”

    Ben Summerskill of Stonewall, said the Queen had taken “an historic step forward” on gay rights, and said “The Palace has finally caught up with public opinion.”

    Homosexual acts are still illegal in 41 of the 54 Commonwealth Nations – and include penalties such as the death sentence in parts of Nigeria. Those found guilty of a homosexual act can expect life sentences in prison in Trinidad, Tobago, Malaysia, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Bangladesh and Guyana.

    Only five Commonwealth countries recognise same-sex relationships, the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand.

    The Queen will be joined by Beverly Knight, the Noisettes and Sir Richard Branson at a service at Westminster Abbey, before making her address.

  • Watch This Spoof Anti-Gay Marriage Advert…

    If there ever was an advert to justify a ban on gay marriage, this might be it… (Spoof)

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  • BalletBoyz Go On Tour

    BalletBoyz Go On Tour

    Does the word ‘ballet’ conjure up images of fey young women taking dainty steps or ‘Black Swan’ type divas having meltdowns? You obviously haven’t copped a glance at the testosterone fuelled force that is BalletBoyz yet.

    Balletboyz Balletboyz

    Following triumphant UK and international appearances on stage and screen, the phenomenally popular BalletBoyz return with a brand new show featuring the rippling torsos and raw talent of 10 exceptional young dancers, in an exhilarating evening of exciting and explosive dance. “the TALENT 2013” premières two stunning new dance pieces by internationally celebrated choreographers Russell Maliphant and Liam Scarlett.

    BalletBoyz is one of the most cheekily original and innovative forces in modern dance. Led by former Royal Ballet lead dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, the company thrills audiences and critics the world over with its distinctive style, fusing spectacular dance both energetic and graceful, with stunning music and film.

    They’re currently wowing audiences at Sadler’s Wells before moving on to their national tour which kicks off at Curve in Leicester on the 15th and 16th of March.

    Tickets available here: http://www.balletboyz.com/tour-dates

  • Ash Beckham Gives Rousing ‘That’s So Gay’ Speech

    Ash Beckham gives a rousing speech at Ignite Boulder 20 about LGBTQ Acceptance.

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  • ATM Goes Homophobic In Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rico ATM Prints Anti-Gay Receipt.

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  • WATCH REVIEW | Nite Watches

    WATCH REVIEW | Nite Watches

    If you like the solid feel of cool metal against the wrist and a sleek sophisticated design, then Nite watches are for you.

    Nite Watches Review

    The all black MX10 400T with deep orange numerics give the watch a seductive and sharp appearance. You can see why it’s worn by military, adventurers and extreme sports people, with its masculine and rugged style.

    The extra secure double lock strap will allow you to perform any strenuous activity without the fear of it coming loose. The crystal face has a triple anti-reflective coating plus the hands and numerics illuminate in darkness, making this watch readable whether you be on a sunny mountain top or coming out of a night club at 3am, (depending on levels of alcohol!)

    With a swiss movement and 4 years battery life, this watch has been built its best so you can perform your best everyday. I just wish there were a few more mountains around London to test the watch on and feel all man.

    Available from www.nitewatches.co.uk for £199.

  • Gay Games Committee Submit Bid For London 2018

    London 2018 Bid Committee submits London’s bid to host the Gay Games in 2018.

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