Pinksixty News Wednesday 31 AUGUST 2011
Channel: Colin Fallesen
Date: 2011-08-31

The 2010 US census has shown a dramatic increase in self-identifying gay couples over the last decade. In some states a 90% increase in numbers is reported, with 15% of gay unions being legally recognised.

In response to the growing economic crisis in Greece, the government have decided to recognise same-sex civil unions. With tourism making up 16% of the country's economy they hope to increase the dwindling number of gay tourists.

An anti-gay politician in Puerto Rico has resigned after explicit photos of him appeared on his alleged Grindr profile. Roberto Arango previously voted against gay adoption rights, same-sex marriage and anti-discrimination policies in the US territory.

Details of this year's parade route for Belgrade Pride are being kept secret after threats of violence from far right groups. The event  is set for October 2nd, but no other information will be published until nearer the day.

And finally, Heroes and Star Trek actor Zachary Quinto is to play gay in a new psycho-sexual thriller series called American Horror Story. Quinto plays Chad, the owner of a spiritually tormented house and the series airs in the US from October.