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Dubliner Conor O’Brien

As Ireland's Marriage Equality vote passes, Villagers sing loud and proud here

O' Brien tackles the difficulties that arise with being a gay man in Ireland, and having to deal with 'homophobes' and 'bigots.'

Religion has no place in same-sex marriage debate

The strangest thing happens when you bring up the idea of gay marriage. Straight people start complaining about how it effects them. I have always struggled to understand how same-sex marriage could...

Same-sex marriages 'should be valid,' law to change: Justice minister

Ottawa blames Liberals, vows to change Canada's marriage laws after government lawyers argue that up to 5,000 same-sex marriages invalid.

Thousands of gay marriages from Canada may not be legal

The Canadian government is arguing that thousands of same-sex couples who travelled to Canada to get married are not legally wed, according to The Globe and Mail. The government is contending...

Michele Bachmann's weirdest quotes

Republican congresswoman Michele Bachmann came out the winner of the  Iowa straw poll, narrowly beating out Ron Paul. Dubbed "Crazy eyes" for her unflattering Newsweek cover, Michele Bachmann...

Fashion designer Michael Kors to marry longtime partner

“Lance and I are very excited to finally be able to have the opportunity to marry in our home state after many years together.”  - Michael Kors, tells US Weekly Famed designer Michael Kors is...

Gay marriage in Canada celebrates its tenth anniversary

Same-sex weddings are now frequent in Canada, and after ten years the numbers continue to climb.

The year in GAY news

In 2010, we saw public displays of homophobia and public displays of affection.