Brazil's new far-right leader ignites abrupt change
Brazil's newly sworn-in president, Jair Bolsonaro, was a political outsider who swept to power on promises to crack down on corruption and violence... Links: RNZ
Comment: Who died and made Ellen DeGeneres the gay pope? Comment by Drew Goins of The Washington Post Who died and made Ellen DeGeneres the gay pope?In December, comedian Kevin Hart's appointment to host the 2019 Academy Awards drew renewed attention to his hateful and damaging comments... Links: NZ Herald
US Pro-Wrestler Anthony Bowens Come’s Out … Again Links: Express
Thu 5 Jan 2017
Consequences for Kim Burrell’s Homophobic Sermon Links: Express
Support, finance sought for trans stories book A primary school teacher and author is hoping people in the glbti communities will assist financially, or by being interviewed for publication of a collection of stories and interviews exploring transgender New Zealanders experiences and lives... Links: GayNZ.com
Tue 5 Jan 2016
New Website Launched to Better Inform Chemsex Users Links: Express
“I've never witnessed such a disorganised event” Michelle Mycroft was one of the camp-goers who helped out when a man fell into the main bonfire at Vinegar Hill just after the New Year’s Eve countdown... Links: GayNZ.com
Mon 5 Jan 2015
52 Tuesdays Announced For International Release Links: Express
Staircase plaque sells on Trade Me A piece of New Zealand’s gay history has been snapped up at auction... Links: GayNZ.com
Sun 5 Jan 2014
NFL coach denies claims he's a bigot Mike Priefer A member of the coaching staff of NFL team the Minnesota Vikings denies he is a bigot, in the face of claims he said all gay people should be sent to an island and nuked... Links: GayNZ.com
Sat 5 Jan 2013
Witi Ihimaera book going into Kenyan schools The Whale Rider by openly-gay New Zealand author Witi Ihimaera will be a set book in Kenyan schools this year, a move being described as a first in the African nation... Links: GayNZ.com
Thu 5 Jan 2012
Backgrounder: The (unattractive) Iron Lady I'm in two minds about this film... Links: GayNZ.com
Tue 5 Jan 2010
Radical feminist lesbian Mary Daly dies Outspoken lesbian radical feminist Mary Daly has died after a long illness at her home in Massachusetts, aged 81... Links: GayNZ.com
Mon 5 Jan 2009
Vinegar Hill's new Queen looks to next year The 24th Queen of Vinegar Hill is Daniel Corney of Auckland, who has provided prizes and services for several previous Vinegar Hill camps... Links: GayNZ.com
Sat 5 Jan 2008
New lesbian senator will fight discrimination Australia's newly elected lesbian senator, Louise Pratt, says she will fight to ensure the recently elected Labor Party delivers on its promise to implement all 58 federal laws which discriminate against the gay community... Links: GayNZ.com
Fri 5 Jan 2007
Organised homophobia continues Why do some Christian Right groups linger on and on, long after their target cause is long-lost? I pondered this as I noticed how quiet the second anniversary of the passage of the Civil Union Act had been, albeit overshadowed by the downfall of Don Brash and the Hollow Men revelations in early December... Links: GayNZ.com
Wed 5 Jan 2005
The John Sax Interview: Anti-gay activism by stealth The man behind the infamous Hubbard anti-civil unions letter, Auckland businessman John Sax, is not merely a concerned citizen looking out for the 'family'... Links: GayNZ.com
Mon 5 Jan 2004
Tabloids still hounding Barrymore The British tabloid assault on Michael Barrymore continues, with claims that the New Zealand-based entertainer has left behind a $3... Links: GayNZ.com
Sun 5 Jan 2003
Truscott recaptured after escaping detention Police have recaptured HIV positive detainee Christopher Truscott after be absconded from the Christchurch facility where he is being detained... Links: GayNZ.com
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