Tonight I assume a lot of you lovely readers will be heading to the Dyke Night! Back in the day when I toddled along it was such a great night and so many lovely ladies! I don’t know where they hid all year but they come out in full force for Dyke Night This year it has a 1920′s theme so glad your glad rags on and get down the Purty Kitchen. Here at Gaelick HQ, we’ve ironed the t-shirts and dusted off the banner for marching tomorrow. Here’s hoping the sun makes an appereance for however short a time

Right, the news I hear you cry. The women’s world cup kicks off this weekend and Gooner will be covering it for us, but in the meantime its causing headlines for all the wrong reasons.

In African Women’s Soccer, Homophobia Remains an Obstacle

Over the past two years, as Nigeria progressed toward the Women’s World Cup, which begins Sunday in Germany, Uche said that she has used religion in an attempt to rid her team of homosexual behavior, which she termed a “dirty issue,” and “spiritually, morally very wrong.”

“The issue of lesbianism is common,” said Uche, who previously played in the World Cup for Nigeria and described herself as a Christian who is married and a mother of two children. “I came to realize it is not a physical battle; we need divine intervention in order to control and curb it. I tell you it worked for us. This is a thing of the past. It is never mentioned.”

Just what we need,a whack of the bible across the head and voila, we turn straight.

Same-sex couples with children show dramatic increase

According to the latest data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, a startling picture of California is unveiled.

Nepal lesbian wedding inspires Bengal, Kerala

The first public lesbian wedding in Nepal, held this week under the aegis of the republic’s gay rights icon Sunil Babu Pant, has inspired the gay communities in West Bengal and Kerala to seek help to host the two states’ first public gay rallies next month.

Thanks to AfterEllen for this gem from Olivia Wilde

Olivia, we love you.

CEO Says Ladies Get Paid Less Because We’re Always On Our Periods

“Why do they take the most sick leave? Women do in general. Why? Because once a month they have sick problems, not all of them but some do. They have children that they have to take leave of therefore their productivity…(it’s) not their fault. It may be that they have not got it sorted with their partners where the partners take more responsibility for what happens outside work.”

You are a peach Mr Thompson.

Google hides Gay Pride rainbow

This made me chuckle. Your Gaydar May Improve With Ovulation

Seriously? Do psychologists have nothing better to do?

I AM: Trans People Speak is a multi-media campaign aimed at raising awareness about the diverse communities of trans individuals, families, and allies.

That’s all folks! Whatever you get up to, have a happy and safe Pride!

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