The fatal shooting of a 15-year-old student in Southern California school has been classified as a hate crime as the victim had come out as gay and sometimes wore makeup and feminine jewellery in school.
Are gay people unwilling to believe the science surrounding homosexuality, instead preferring simple cut-and-dried answers? Alex Au looks at current scientific consensus which say that multiple genes do play a part and urges scientific literacy.
That is the tagline which is now appearing on 600 billboard panels across England, Scotland and Wales to educate the public against discrimination of gay men and lesbians.
The Attorney-General says the federal government is opposed to the Australian Capital Territory's intention to restore the original version of the ACT Civil Unions Act which was struck down in 2006.
Fridae's sexpert, Alvin Tan, tries out Tenga Onacups - touted as the "future of masturbation" - and explains why they would make the most ideal Valentine's Day gifts. Now available in the Fridae Shop.
Hsiao Bi-Khim, a Taiwan legislator who left office last week, recounts her role in sponsoring a same-sex marriage bill in 2006 and explains why the LGBT community needs to get involved politically in an exclusive interview with Fridae's Philip Hwang.
Indian gay web sites and email groups are abuzz with chatter after Thane police raided a private party and arrested six men on Saturday night. While some are concerned that the raid might be part of a larger crackdown, a prominent member of a gay group has called on the community to calm down and not retreat into their closets.
Lesbians who have been consciously or subconsciously screening out bisexuals as potential girlfriends should pay attention to the results of a new study, which debunks the commonly held myth that bisexuality is just an experimental or transitional phase.
In a widely publicised case in Australia and New Zealand, health authorities are urging those who might be exposed to HIV to be tested after a HIV-positive sex worker has been charged with offering an escort service without being registered and while knowing he had an STI.
An exuberant full house celebrated the Asia Pacific Outgames opening ceremony in Melbourne on Jan 31. As the Rainbow Conversations human rights conference concluded, participants focussed on the centre stage of the Melbourne Town Hall and the remaining days of competition. Justin Ellis reports from Melbourne.
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