Pinksixty News TUESDAY 15 MAY 2012
Channel: Colin Fallesen
Date: 15/05/2012

A Gallup poll has revealed that over 50% of Americans are FOR gay marriage. The increase comes from the left wing, while Republicans remain intransigent on the issue.

In the run-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest, being held in Azerbaijan, anti-gay protests in neighbouring Iran have reached fever pitch. Demonstrators took to the streets protesting a rumoured gay pride event supposedly taking place before the contest.

Hong Kong marked International Day Against Homophobia And Transphobia on Saturday. Up to 600 people turned out in the sweltering heat to hear Anthony Ming perform, and local politicians pledge their support for change.

Following a wave of threats against the LGBT community by the government and religious organisations, all events to mark IDAHO have been cancelled in Malaysia. Organisers of Seksualiti Merdeka have said that the current climate is too dangerous for a rally.

And finally, star of The Bold and the Beautiful, Joanna Johnson has come out, mirroring her character's outing on the show. In an interview with TV Guide, Johnson said, 'It's time to live a fully authentic life.'