Gino Meriano speaks on BBC Radio 5 Live

Joined with Andrew Gilliver from the Lesbian and Gay Foundation and Michael Brown, the Independent's political columnist and former Tory MP the debate kicked off surrounding the controversy between Labour and the Conservatives, Gay Pride and if the UK are still homophobic.

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Radical Honesty and Big Brother UK

After returning back from the Equality and Human rights event, I enjoyed a lovely BBQ to celebrate my nieces 7th Birthday. When I got home I put the TV on and saw a clip of Big Brother that made we watch more why ?

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Gino Meriano interviewed on BBC Radio Berkshire about Catholic Adoption agencies

Earlier this morning Gino Meriano was invited into a debate which spoke about Catholic Adoption Agencies discriminating against same sex couples who wish to adopt.

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Registrar demoted to receptionist because she refused to marry gay couples

A Christian registrar was demoted to receptionist because she refuses to preside over gay 'marriages' – and last night claimed she is facing dismissal.

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Crown Prosection Service joins Gay Surrey in fighting discrimination in Surrey

The CPS is working together with Gay Surrey in order to raise awareness of crimes which have a Homophobic or Transphobic element.

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BNP wins two seats in European elections

The British National Party won two seats in last week's European elections, with one seat in the north-west going to party leader Nick Griffin. The other, in Yorkshire and the Humber, was won by Andrew Brons, a former National Front chairman.

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ABC News - Tortured and Killed in Iraq for Being Gay

Baghdad's Militias Are Carrying Out a Violent Crackdown on Iraq's Gay Community

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As National Family Week begins, The Independent on Sunday celebrates the rise of British diversity

The Independent on Sunday contacted Gino about a feature they are writing for National Family Week and asked if we knew any couples that would like to be interviewed, I am proud to say our very own trustees Nick, Zoe and little Will were featured in the Independent on Sunday toda …

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Churches to be banned from turning down gay staff

Religious groups are to be forced to accept gay youth workers, secretaries and other staff under new anti-discrimination laws. Church leaders had hoped to be able to push for exemptions from the new laws but deputy equalities minister Maria Eagle has said the laws will cover  …

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International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

May 17th

Weybridge awards add to Idaho anti-homophobia day

The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (Idaho) was celebrated in Weybridge on Sunday, hosted by charity Gay Surrey.

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The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 and Parental Responsibility

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 and Parental Responsibility By Karen Holden. Partner of A City Law Firm LLP

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Gino Meriano speaks on BBC Southern Counties radio about IDAHO

Earlier this morning Gino appeared on BBC Southern Counties Radio to talk about the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia May 17th.

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Equality Bill passes second reading in House of Commons

The Equality Bill passed its second reading in parliament yesterday despite concerns it may burden businesses at a time of financial pressure.

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Jersey to debate civil partnerships

The States of Jersey are to debate civil partnerships, four years after they were made legal in England and Wales. BBC News reports that although no date has yet been set for the debate, the Council of Ministers has agreed to take the matter to the House later this year.

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Maine House of Representatives votes in favour of gay marriage

The lower house of Maine's legislature has voted in favour of the state allowing gay marriages. If enacted, Maine would be the fifth state to allow same-sex marriages.

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CNN poll: Generations disagree on same-sex marriage

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A new national poll suggests a majority of Americans oppose legalizing same-sex marriages, but the survey indicates a vast generational divide on the issue.

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Town of Fountain Hills joins Pink Weddings LLC

Town of Fountain Hills joins Pink Weddings LLC

Well we all know how famous the amazing fountain is and spectacular it is to watch – now imagine that as the backdrop! Pink Weddings LLC are proud to welcome on board "Town of Fountain Hills" in offering same-sex couples a fantastic reception site for their day.

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Log Cabin Republicans Criticizes Obama Administration for backpedaling on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy

LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS ADMONISHES THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION AND DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP FOR BREAKING PROMISE TO THE LGBT COMMUNITY AND CONTINUING TO WEAKEN AMERICA'S MILITARY READINESS.

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Catholic charity withdraws gay adoption appeal

Father Hudson's Society halts case with the Charity Tribunal One of two Catholic adoption agencies appealing against a Charity Commission decision not to allow them to take steps to exclude gay people from adopting has withdrawn its case from the Charity Tribunal. Father  …

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McCain campaign manager: GOP should back same-sex marriage

WASHINGTON (CNN) — A key architect of Republican Sen. John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign has urged conservatives to drop their opposition to same-sex marriage. Steve Schmidt served as Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign manager in 2008.

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Gay Activists Boycott Jamaican Products but with mixed reviews

While Gay advocates are launching a national boycott of Jamaica in New York City. The boycott is taking place in New York's famous Stonewall Bar - the birthplace of the gay rights movement

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Christian charity worker suspended for being against same-sex marriage

The worker was suspended for his beliefs on gay marriage and gay clergy

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Over the years I have delivered training programmes surrounding the Civil Partnership and Equality Act.

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