Gay Rights Icon’s Shocking Change-of-Heart Surrounding Embattled Christian Bakers Who Refused to Make ‘Support Gay Marriage’ Cake
A prominent gay rights activist has had a major change of heart, coming out in support of an embattled bakery in Northern Ireland that was found guilty of discrimination last year for refusing to make a cake that included a message supporting same-sex …

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Gay rights campaigner reverses course in gay cake dispute
Ashers’ religious justifications are, to my mind, theologically unsound.” Gay marriage is currently banned in Northern Ireland, despite being legal in the rest of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

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Toronto pastor Brent Hawkes charged in 1970s sex assault
The openly gay pastor who performed the first same-sex marriages in Canada has been charged with sexually assaulting a male 40-odd years ago. Brent Hawkes was to appear in a courtroom Monday in Kentville, N.S., in relation to the assault that police allege …

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10 keys to the caucus
Join us now for a live chat with Quad-City Times editorial page editor Jon Alexander. The city of Moline is moving forward with its big projects, all the while operating not only within the budget, but expecting an income surplus.

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Tatchell backs bakers in gay cake appeal: Campaigner says he has changed his mind about firm that broke anti-discrimination laws because he also wants to defend freedom of religion
The McArthur family who run the bakery are challenging the finding that they broke Northern Ireland’s anti-discrimination rules when they refused to sell the cake to activist Gareth Lee. Mr Tatchell said: ‘Much as I wish to defend the gay community …

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United Kingdom broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan dies
United Kingdom comedian Julian Clary said … Speaking on “Sunday with Miriam” on RTÉ Radio 1, broadcaster Gay Byrne hailed his lifelong pal’s “sunny disposition”. He added: “Terry had great respect for all religions, he would find structured religion …

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Toronto pastor charged in historic sex assault in Nova Scotia: RCMP
TORONTO — An openly gay Toronto pastor who officiated the state funeral for … I have a faith that will sustain me as well as faith in Canada’s justice system.” Hawkes is represented by high-profile criminal lawyer Clayton Ruby.

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Controversial pick-up artist says no gays allowed
A controversial “pick-up artist” and blogger who runs a “neomasculinity” group for like-minded men, is hosting an international meet-up day, including a meeting here in New Zealand, but gay men, trans men and women are not allowed. Daryush …

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How can we support migrant workers in the palm oil supply chain? – live chat
Join a panel of experts online on Wednesday 17 February 10am GMT to discuss how to improve the working conditions and livelihoods of migrant workers Watch our short animation: how to clean up the murky world of palm oil The story of palm oil is also one of …

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