Pinksixty News MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2012
Channel: Colin Fallesen
Date: 2012-02-13

The father of modern computing, Alan Turing has been refused a posthumous pardon by the British government. He was convicted in 1952 after admitting a sexual relationship with another man - which was illegal at the time.

Washington State's Governor, signs marriage equality into law today, making it the 7th state to do so. She has also said she'll speak with New Jersey's Governor, Chris Christie, to try and persuade him to support the bill when it comes up there in the Autumn.

A straight Baptist preacher in Melbourne, Australia has resigned after church members voted to remove him, because he publicly supported gay marriage. Reverend Matt Glover was honoured over the weekend with a community benefit to thank him and his family for their support.

Researchers have found HIV positive people, whether gay or straight have an increased risk of anal cancer. Improved screening for this particular type of malignancy is now being recommended for all positive people.

And finally, AIDS charity, the Terrence Higgins Trust has joined with IAP Art to raise money by selling portraits of famous queer personalities including Stephen Fry and jazz musician George Melly. You can browse and by online at IAPFIneArt.com