Peter Horrocks, Editor of the BBC World Service, posted an apology on his blog for headlining yesterday’s “Africa Have Your Say” discussion poll with “Should Homosexuals Face Execution?” Only, it’s not much of an apology given that they were proposing a debate on people’s right to live.

“The original headline on our website was, in hindsight, too stark. We apologise for any offence it caused. But it’s important that this does not detract from what is a crucial debate for Africans and the international community.

“The programme was a legitimate and responsible attempt to support a challenging discussion about proposed legislation that advocates the death penalty for those who undertake certain homosexual activities in Uganda – an important issue where the BBC can provide a platform for debate that otherwise would not exist across the continent and beyond.”

Elsewhere…

California – An AIDS advocacy group is planning on filing a petition to amend state law to ban condomless sex in all porn produced in California. Given that a large majority of porn films are produced in the state, this could mean the end of barebacking in porn. (The Advocate)

“Although workers in adult films should enjoy protections under the current phrasing of the regulation, the adult film industry has steadfastly refused to take any steps to protect its workers from diseases spread by blood-borne pathogens, resulting in thousands of employees becoming infected with sexually transmitted diseases,” said Michael Weinstein, President of AIDS Healthcare Foundation.

D.C. – Rachel Maddow covers a rare statement released by “The Family” condemning the Ugandan “Kill Gays” bill. (Joe.My.God)

D.C. – Hott! D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty will be signing the city’s new same-gender marriage legislation in a church. Meanwhile, “outspoken opponents of gay marriage” will be throwing a temper tantrum in Congress (which has 30 days to review all D.C. legislation), but without much chance of success. (The Washington Post, h/t Towleroad, The DC Agenda)

Georgia – A rather creative reporter who once worked for the late, great Southern Voice has started a new LGBT newspaper in an attempt to fill his former employer’s shoes. Zack Hudson was caught making up sources and quotes for at least two SoVo stories in 2007 and subsequently fired. (Project Q Atlanta)