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  • 29 Sep 2010
    My sexuality will not be categorised

    The media has been buzzing with reports that the number of gay, lesbian and bisexual people in Britain does not appear to be as high as previously thought. But arguments over the accuracy of the figures suggest that those on both sides are misguided. Categorising people on the basis of their sexual orientation advances neither equality nor our understanding of sexual diversity.

  • 23 Sep 2010
    Bisexual Visibility Day - and why it matters

    Today (23 September) is Bivisibility Day. The existence of bisexuality raises issues that are relevant to people of all sexual orientations. In some ways, it challenges modern approaches to sexuality as much as traditional ones.

  • 15 Sep 2010
    Smearing Tatchell

    With sad predictability, the latest attempts to smear Peter Tatchell began before his documentary on the pope had been broadcast. But those Christians who attack him with questionable allegations need to answer the very real questions that he asks.

  • 1 Sep 2010
    Thousands celebrate the 'art of looking sideways' at Greenbelt

    Visitors to the Greenbelt Christian festival, known for its focus on politics and the arts, have returned home after four days of worship, music and talks.

  • 30 Aug 2010
    Tatchell given standing ovation at Christian festival

    The gay human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has received an enthusiastic response at the Greenbelt Christian festival, despite controversy over his invitation.

  • 26 Aug 2010
    Tatchell 'looking forward' to speaking at Christian festival

    The human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has said that he is looking forward to speaking at the Greenbelt Christian festival this weekend, despite controversy.

  • 22 Jul 2010
    Gay characters still stereotyped by TV, say researchers

    Despite changing attitudes to homosexuality, new research suggests “ordinary gay people” are almost invisible on programmes most watched by Britain's young people.

  • 20 Jul 2010
    Being honest about sexual ethics

    It's easy to get the impression that, when it comes to questions of sexuality, Christians are split into two embittered factions who fight each other with no hope of dialogue or progress.

  • 20 Jul 2010
    Tatchell accepts honorary doctorate for human rights activism

    Peter Tatchell is to receive an honorary doctorate from Sussex University in recognition of 43 years of campaigning for human rights. Best known for his campaigns for gay rights and for his attempted arrest of Robert Mugabe, he said he was initially hesitant about the honour but has chosen to accept.

  • 13 Jul 2010
    British Medical Association condemns anti-gay therapy

    The British Medical Association (BMA) has condemned forms of therapy designed to “heal” gay and bisexual people of their attraction to members of their own sex.