http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-11-07/news/homosexuality-can-be-grounds-for-asylum-eu-court-3119316992/
Thursday, 07 November 2013, 12:05; UPDATE 1
Refugees facing imprisonment in their home country because they are gay may have sufficient grounds to be granted asylum in the European Union, the 28-nation bloc's top court ruled Thursday.
The existence of laws imprisoning homosexuals "may constitute an act of persecution per se" if they are routinely enforced, the Luxembourg-based EuropeanCourt of Justice said.
Saturday, 23 November 2013
Times: Vote on civil unions Bill
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20131106/letters/Vote-on-civil-unions-Bill.493495#.UpDYMNKsiSo
Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 00:01 by Alfred Gatt, Santa Venera
Bishop Charles Scicluna recently issued an appeal to parliamentarians regarding the Civil Union Bill that is being presented in Parliament. In it, he mentions the value of marriage between a man and a woman, procreation, consummation and the rights of children.
I am of the opinion that this appeal should be synthesised in a pastoral letter by the Bishops Conference of the Maltese Islands, to be read in all the churches of Malta and Gozo before it becomes law.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 00:01 by Alfred Gatt, Santa Venera
Bishop Charles Scicluna recently issued an appeal to parliamentarians regarding the Civil Union Bill that is being presented in Parliament. In it, he mentions the value of marriage between a man and a woman, procreation, consummation and the rights of children.
I am of the opinion that this appeal should be synthesised in a pastoral letter by the Bishops Conference of the Maltese Islands, to be read in all the churches of Malta and Gozo before it becomes law.
Times: Some education about civil unions
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20131106/opinion/Some-education-about-civil-unions.493505?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=some-education-about-civil-unions#.UpDYItKsiSo
Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 00:01 by Jonathan Shaw
When we voted for divorce, the majority made a clear choice. The vote allowed people to choose their own destiny. Instead of forcing separated people to build their new relationships outside of wedlock, they can now remarry civilly.
And this is because, ironically, the divorce vote was also a statement in favour of marriage rather than against it.
Then came civil unions. In its electoral manifesto the Labour Party promised to introduce civil unions for gay couples.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 00:01 by Jonathan Shaw
When we voted for divorce, the majority made a clear choice. The vote allowed people to choose their own destiny. Instead of forcing separated people to build their new relationships outside of wedlock, they can now remarry civilly.
And this is because, ironically, the divorce vote was also a statement in favour of marriage rather than against it.
Then came civil unions. In its electoral manifesto the Labour Party promised to introduce civil unions for gay couples.
Saturday, 9 November 2013
Times: Christians taking a stand
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20131105/opinion/Christians-taking-a-stand.493342?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christians-taking-a-stand#.Un5-bHDMCSo
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 00:01 by Klaus Vella Bardon
In his contribution ‘Till death do Gaby and Cyrus part’ (The Sunday Times of Malta, October 20) commenting on the Civil Unions Bill, (same-sex marriage under a different name), Mark Anthony Falzon stoops to an unbelievable level of bitterness and unfairness.
As a worthy representative and champion of the local secular, anti-Catholic brigade, he portrays those who oppose the corrosive changes in marriage legislation in the worst possible light. Instead of sticking to a civil argument, he resorts to mockery and vilification.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 00:01 by Klaus Vella Bardon
In his contribution ‘Till death do Gaby and Cyrus part’ (The Sunday Times of Malta, October 20) commenting on the Civil Unions Bill, (same-sex marriage under a different name), Mark Anthony Falzon stoops to an unbelievable level of bitterness and unfairness.
As a worthy representative and champion of the local secular, anti-Catholic brigade, he portrays those who oppose the corrosive changes in marriage legislation in the worst possible light. Instead of sticking to a civil argument, he resorts to mockery and vilification.
Times: Gay ‘marriage’ and adoption
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20131105/letters/Gay-marriage-and-adoption.493338#.Un5-VHDMCSo
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 00:01 by Joseph Sciriha, Msida
It is encouraging that the current discussion in respect of civil unions has to date been carried out civilly, maturely, constructively and, above all, in full respect of the dignity of every person.
Every proposed law includes a statement of fundamental importance which sets out the ‘The Objects and Reasons of the Bill’. The Civil Unions Bill states the following: “The underlying principle of this Act is to equate civil unions with marriages in terms of procedure and substance in a manner that guarantees equal rights to parties in a civil union as are granted to spouses in a marriage.”
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 00:01 by Joseph Sciriha, Msida
It is encouraging that the current discussion in respect of civil unions has to date been carried out civilly, maturely, constructively and, above all, in full respect of the dignity of every person.
Every proposed law includes a statement of fundamental importance which sets out the ‘The Objects and Reasons of the Bill’. The Civil Unions Bill states the following: “The underlying principle of this Act is to equate civil unions with marriages in terms of procedure and substance in a manner that guarantees equal rights to parties in a civil union as are granted to spouses in a marriage.”
Times: Barilla plans ‘inclusive’ TV ads after anti-gay remarks
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20131105/world/Barilla-plans-inclusive-TV-ads-after-anti-gay-remarks.493417#.Un5-VHDMCSo
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 00:01 by Steve Scherer, Reuters
Packs of Barilla pasta are seen in the kitchen of a restaurant in Rome. Photo: Tony Gentile/Reuters
Italian pasta maker Barilla has reacted to the global storm caused by its chairman’s comments that he would never use a gay family in his advertising by saying it planned to make the company more diverse and run a more inclusive TV ad campaign.
Guido Barilla’s remarks to a radio interviewer in September led to calls by gay rights groups to boycott the products of the world’s biggest pasta maker, a company more than 130 years old based in the provincial city of Parma.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 00:01 by Steve Scherer, Reuters
Packs of Barilla pasta are seen in the kitchen of a restaurant in Rome. Photo: Tony Gentile/Reuters
Italian pasta maker Barilla has reacted to the global storm caused by its chairman’s comments that he would never use a gay family in his advertising by saying it planned to make the company more diverse and run a more inclusive TV ad campaign.
Guido Barilla’s remarks to a radio interviewer in September led to calls by gay rights groups to boycott the products of the world’s biggest pasta maker, a company more than 130 years old based in the provincial city of Parma.
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
All Out: Winner [Russia]
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5.11.2013
What if living your dream meant living a lie? Please watch this:
Russia is in the midst of a violent crackdown against lesbian, gay, bi and trans people – fueled by laws that make it a crime to be open about who you are and who you love.
The countdown is on for Russia's winter Olympics and, very soon, all eyes will be on them. But behind the spectacle that President Putin wants the world to see, there are thousands of people hiding and living in fear.
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iNews Malta: “Neħħew ir-ritratti tiegħi mid-dar wara li għidtilhom li jien gay”
http://www.inewsmalta.com/dart/20131103-ne-ew-ir-ritratti-tieg-mid-dar-wara-li-idtilhom-li-jien-gay
Melvic Zammit | 07:47 | 03.11.2013
“Ma nafx x’fettilli nżerżaqielhom li jien gay. Li ma kellix ġibda sesswali lejn is-sess oppost tiegħi. Mhux se ngħidlek li ommi fetħet idha meta għidtilha x’jien, imma ħaditni aħjar minn missieri. Dak għandu mentalità antika”.
Il-vuċi fraġli u l-għajnejn miksura kienu jirriflettu xi ftit jew wisq mill-ansjetà li kien għaddej minnha. It-toqol fil-pass irrifletta l-apatija li nħakem minnha. “Qed inħossni mnikket.” Għalkemm għall-ewwel kien qed jistenna li jkun hemm dik it-tip ta’ reazzjoni, “għaliex wara kollox din kienet sajjetta fil-bnazzi għalihom”, ma kienx qed jistenna li l-affari se titwal daqshekk. “Imma allura kont se nibqa’ sieket? Issa billi se nibqa’ ngħix f’gidba?! Mhux jien se nbati?”
Melvic Zammit | 07:47 | 03.11.2013
“Ma nafx x’fettilli nżerżaqielhom li jien gay. Li ma kellix ġibda sesswali lejn is-sess oppost tiegħi. Mhux se ngħidlek li ommi fetħet idha meta għidtilha x’jien, imma ħaditni aħjar minn missieri. Dak għandu mentalità antika”.
Il-vuċi fraġli u l-għajnejn miksura kienu jirriflettu xi ftit jew wisq mill-ansjetà li kien għaddej minnha. It-toqol fil-pass irrifletta l-apatija li nħakem minnha. “Qed inħossni mnikket.” Għalkemm għall-ewwel kien qed jistenna li jkun hemm dik it-tip ta’ reazzjoni, “għaliex wara kollox din kienet sajjetta fil-bnazzi għalihom”, ma kienx qed jistenna li l-affari se titwal daqshekk. “Imma allura kont se nibqa’ sieket? Issa billi se nibqa’ ngħix f’gidba?! Mhux jien se nbati?”
iNews Malta: Ġurnata li se tibqa’ miktuba fl-istorja – Muscat
http://www.inewsmalta.com/dart/20131022-urnata-li-se-tibqa-miktuba-fl-istorja-muscat?fb_action_ids=3591023870741&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_ref=.UmdQjeY1kik.like&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%223591023870741%22%3A641163042590985%7D&action_type_map=%7B%223591023870741%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%7B%223591023870741%22%3A%22.UmdQjeY1kik.like%22
22:26 | 22.10.2013
“Illum hi ġurnata importanti mmens li se tibqa’ miktuba fl-istorja.” Hekk sostna l-Prim Ministru u Mexxej tal-Partit Laburista, Joseph Muscat hekk kif kien qiegħed jindirizza l-Laqgħa Ġenerali Annwali tal-Forum Żgħażagħ Laburisti wara li kien għadu ġej mill-Parlament fejn bdiet tiġi diskussa l-liġi dwar l-unjoni ċivili.
Il-Mexxej Laburista qal li dan il-forum kien dejjem benniena għall-ideat azzardati fejn minnhom kien hemm bosta li saru realtà, anke meta l-Partit Laburista kien għadu fl-Oppożizzjoni. Fakkar ukoll kif ftit tax-xhur ilu kien ħeġġiġhom biex jibqgħu jkunu ambizzjużi fl-ideat tagħhom u anke kif dan il-forum kien il-mutur ewlieni li wassal biex sentejn u nofs ilu ddaħħal id-divorzju.
22:26 | 22.10.2013
“Illum hi ġurnata importanti mmens li se tibqa’ miktuba fl-istorja.” Hekk sostna l-Prim Ministru u Mexxej tal-Partit Laburista, Joseph Muscat hekk kif kien qiegħed jindirizza l-Laqgħa Ġenerali Annwali tal-Forum Żgħażagħ Laburisti wara li kien għadu ġej mill-Parlament fejn bdiet tiġi diskussa l-liġi dwar l-unjoni ċivili.
Il-Mexxej Laburista qal li dan il-forum kien dejjem benniena għall-ideat azzardati fejn minnhom kien hemm bosta li saru realtà, anke meta l-Partit Laburista kien għadu fl-Oppożizzjoni. Fakkar ukoll kif ftit tax-xhur ilu kien ħeġġiġhom biex jibqgħu jkunu ambizzjużi fl-ideat tagħhom u anke kif dan il-forum kien il-mutur ewlieni li wassal biex sentejn u nofs ilu ddaħħal id-divorzju.
Saturday, 2 November 2013
Independent: Vatican polls parishes on Marriage, Birth Control
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-11-01/news/vatican-polls-parishes-on-marriage-birth-control-3058335745/
Friday, 01 November 2013, 06:22
The Vatican is taking the unusual step of conducting a worldwide survey on how parishes deal with sensitive issues such as birth control, divorce and gay marriage, seeking input ahead of a major meeting on the family that Pope Francis plans next year.
The poll was sent in mid-October to every national conference of bishops with a request from the Vatican coordinator, Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri, to "share it immediately as widely as possible to deaneries and parishes so that input from local sources can be received."
Friday, 01 November 2013, 06:22
The Vatican is taking the unusual step of conducting a worldwide survey on how parishes deal with sensitive issues such as birth control, divorce and gay marriage, seeking input ahead of a major meeting on the family that Pope Francis plans next year.
The poll was sent in mid-October to every national conference of bishops with a request from the Vatican coordinator, Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri, to "share it immediately as widely as possible to deaneries and parishes so that input from local sources can be received."
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