Pinksixty News THURSDAY 12 APRIL 2012
Channel: Colin Fallesen
Date: 2012-04-12

A straight attorney in St Petersburg was recently arrested for taking a peaceful stand in support of a lesbian friend. 

In response 'All Out' have launched a video in support of LGBT people in the country.

A UK mosque where scholars were accused of preaching gay hate is to open a boys school for pupils aged 11 to 16.

Campaigners against the school have said, 'educational establishment which don't celebrate diversity are a concern'.

A petition to support EA games decision to introduce gay characters, has suffered criticism over fake signatures.

EA confirmed that hackers generated 3,000 to 5,000 fake signatures, but say 60,000 are genuine.

A study in the US has found that family support when 'coming out' significantly improves mental health.

The study shows, increases in depression, alcohol and substance abuse, in those who did not receive support.

And finally, Marvel comics confirmed this week, it is to feature a gay wedding in an upcoming issue of the X-Men comic book.

The character Northstar, who came out in 1992, is to marry hi boyfriend, Kyle in Junes issues of Astonishing X-Men.