Rugby club accused of homophobia refutes claim they banished gay player Jay Claydon
A Canterbury rugby club has refuted a reported claim from a gay former player that he was banished from the club because of his sexuality. Jay Claydon, who is now based in Sydney, went public with the claim in Fairfax Media news outlets on Wednesday.

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New Launch Angels fund will invest $2 million in LGBT-led startups – Boston Business Journal (blog)

New Launch Angels fund will invest $2 million in LGBT-led startups Boston Business Journal (blog) The fund will also support LGBT entrepreneurs by connecting them to resources and mentors who can provide senior-level counsel and advice, the release stated. With a $2 million goal, the VentureOut Fund will pool capital from 15-20 investors and will … and more »

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Francis’ Migrants * Gay Whoppers * Loud Buddhists? : Wednesday’s Roundup
I wrote yesterday’s roundup and let me tell you, that was one sad roundup. I did what I could, but man, Tuesday’s news was grim. Let’s see if we can find a little more light in the world today. And if not, at least a little truth. Pope Francis to …

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Comics’ Archie dies heroically after being gunned down
It was one of the most unexpected announcements of the year. In April, Archie Comics released the news that its lead character, Archie Andrews, would die in an upcoming issue of “Life With Archie.” The story won’t affect the overall Archie storylines, as “Life With Archie” takes place in an alternate timeline. Still, the visual […]

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Gay vicar outed live on British TV
Meet Reverend Sally Hitchiner, a British priest and one of the most modern voices in religion working today. This week, she was asked to appear on current affairs programme Channel 5 News this week to discuss the Church of England finally allowing women to …

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Anti-gay states face rights protest
A protest against homophobia in Commonwealth countries will be held at Downing Street today to highlight the problem ahead of the forthcoming Games in Glasgow. Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell is calling on Prime Minister David Cameron to speak out …

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Archie taking the bullet is a metaphor for acceptance; his death meant to be inspirational: …
Archie’s death not meant to be a sob story, says Archie Comics publisher and co-chief executive officer Jon Goldwater.

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