Tags: LGBT

Section 28 was a shameful piece of legislation prompted by fake news

Section 28 was a shameful piece of legislation prompted by fake news

Thirty years after the government banned local authorities from 'promoting' homosexuality, Terry Sanderson reflects... Read More »

Seven women who refused to be silenced by religious bullies

Seven women who refused to be silenced by religious bullies

On International Women's Day, Megan Manson celebrates the stories of seven brave and determined women in the UK who... Read More »

The greater the religious fervency, the greater the homophobia

On Pride weekend, NSS executive director Keith Porteous Wood highlights the interconnectedness between the fight for... Read More »

Why the Ashers Bakery 'gay cake' ruling was reasonable

Despite the hyperbole, the decision in the Ashers Baker case is both reasonable and straightforward, opening the door... Read More »

Invisible power: how the Catholic Church influences Italian politics

Italy's bill on civil unions is an important landmark in the history of successful and unsuccessful attempts by the... Read More »

The gay community should recognise and oppose its chief oppressor

While people of all faiths and none have campaigned for and against LGBTQ rights, the merger of religious and state... Read More »

Time for Christians of goodwill to say “Not In My Name”

Most Christians don't feel the need to be exempt from equality legislation in order to live their lives in accordance... Read More »

Children in Scotland awaiting adoption - who puts their best interests first?

Imagine for a moment a secular public service, let's say an adoption charity, refusing to consider applications from... Read More »

Acceptance of gay rights is an indication that USA is secularising

By Adrian Tippetts

This weekend the US media pundits have been asking to what extent LGBT people swung the vote for... Read More »

Stonewall is right – the Cardinal is a bigot

By Terry Sanderson, NSS President

The LGBT rights group Stonewall is under mounting attack for nominating Cardinal... Read More »

Homophobia and the rise of Britain’s religious right

With the blaze of publicity at its launch, smooth-talking media spokespeople and petition raising efforts, the campaign... Read More »