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Paul writes about politics, mainly because he stays up too late to shout at Question Time. He's now a freelance journalist, and over a period of seven years worked in various communications roles in the public and voluntary sectors. As well as writing for So So Gay, he's written for the Guardian and worked freelance for Associated Press, as well as writing for many other magazines and blogs. He lives in south west London with his boyfriend and the cat.

Boys With Beards With Cats

Boys With Beards With Cats

What's better than boys with cats? Boys with beards and cats!

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Interview: Colin Macfarlane, Director of Stonewall Scotland

Interview: Colin Macfarlane, Director of Stonewall Scotland

Paul Prentice speaks to Colin Macfarlane, Director of Stonewall Scotland

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Government refuses pardon to Enigma codebreaker Alan Turing

Government refuses pardon to Enigma codebreaker Alan Turing

The government has turned down requests to pardon enigma code breaker and computing pioneer Alan Turing, reports Paul Prentice

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Canadian government threatens validity of same sex marriages of foreign couples

Canadian government threatens validity of same sex marriages of foreign couples

Gay and Lesbian foreign nationals married in Canada have had status of their unions thrown into doubt by the Canadian government, reports Paul Prentice

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Concert Review: Make Mine A Snowball – London Gay Men’s Chorus

Concert Review: Make Mine A Snowball – London Gay Men’s Chorus

Paul Prentice takes in this year's festive concert from the London Gay Men's Chorus - Make Mine A Snowball

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My Top Charity: Shelter

My Top Charity: Shelter

It all started with an attractive bearded man with a clipboard on London’s Regent Street one cold, dark November afternoon about five years ago. I normally make my excuses when I’m approached by charity fund-raisers on the street, but unlike ...

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Opinion: Rethinking the unthinkable – are the Conservatives the new party of gay equality?

Opinion: Rethinking the unthinkable – are the Conservatives the new party of gay equality?

Paul Prentice takes a look at the Conservatives' performance on gay rights since taking office.

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Listening here: London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard

Listening here: London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard

Paul Prentice takes a look at the valuable work the London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard has been carrying out in the community since 1974.

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Conservative MP says ‘yes’ to gay marriage

Conservative MP says ‘yes’ to gay marriage

A Conservative MP has come out in support of gay marriage and changing the law on civil partnerships.

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Opinion: Equality Top Trumps – why religious rights should never trump those of gay and lesbian people

Opinion: Equality Top Trumps – why religious rights should never trump those of gay and lesbian people

Paul Prentice explains why religious prejudice should never topple equality - and calls on a number of Conservative and Labour MPs to drop support for a motion that proposes just that.

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Bridges burned? Gay and lesbian firefighters unite and speak out

Bridges burned? Gay and lesbian firefighters unite and speak out

Paul Prentice talks to gay and lesbian firefighters about their experiences in the service, and how the Fire Brigades Union is working to improve equality. Featured image: Tat Clarkson (via Flickr), adapted by SSG.

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Johann Hari suspended from Independent over plagiarism claims

Johann Hari suspended from Independent over plagiarism claims

Independent journalist Johann Hari has been suspended pending an investigation into claims that he plagiarised other writers' work.

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