Pinksixty News TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2011
Channel: Colin Fallesen
Date: 2011-09-20

Celebrations will be taking place across the United States today to mark Repeal Day - the end of Dont Ask, Don't Tell. Congress voted last year to remove the 20 year old policy which banned gay people from serving openly in the US armed forces.

Following news that in future, Australian passports will include a non-gender-specific option, the British government have announced that it is looking into similar proposals. Any change could happen in just a few days, due to the simple amendment process required in the UK.

The Board of the ACT Jewish Community in Canberra, Australia have passed a motion, calling for an end to discrimination of queer people within the Jewish community. They hope that this small step will go towards a change in the position of Othodox Jews and their acceptance of gay people.

Jane Lynch riled an award winner at the PrimeTime Emmy Awards on Sunday by saying, "A lot of people are very curious as to why I'm a lesbian — ladies and gentleman, the cast of Entourage." Kevin Dillon told E! "It was funny, but I think it's not fair at the same time."

And finally, straight actor, Al Pacino has won the Queer Lion at the 68th Venice Film Festival, beating 11 other films with queer themes, with his documentary 'Wilde Salome'. In the film Pacino directs and acts in Wilde's play 'Salome' whilst also exploring the writer's life.