Apology or not, the damage has been done
Posted: 3rd April 2017
All Black Lima Sopoaga is under fire for his homophobic comment in which he called team mates “gayyyyyy” because they are showing affection in an Instagram post. Although he was quick to apologise, the damage had been done.
Transgender Identities
Posted: 31st March 2017
To raise awareness of the diverse identities that fall under the umbrella term transgender and recognising that not everyone identifies with it, we’ve compiled a list of different identity terminology used by gender diverse folk.
Review: Resident Alien
Posted: 22nd March 2017
Who would have thought the acerbic, world-weary ramblings of a tired old queen could be so uplifting.
Space For The Spectrum
Posted: 19th March 2017
Christian Wez van der Linde struggled with his feelings for the same sex and coming out. He’s written a book to help others, particularly young people, reconcile sexuality and faith.
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He Awa Mutunga Kore - A Takatāpui Journey
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The Church and LGBTI mental health
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Wellington Pride Festival: Week one
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Christchurch Pride event guide
History: When We Rise
Posted: 3rd March 2017
As a drama the reviews are mixed but as a chronicle of the birth of the gay rights movement in the USA the TV series When We Rise is definitely worth watching. (March 14 to 14 only)
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The origins of Gay Pride
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Looking back: George Michael
Apology or not, the damage has been done
Posted: 3rd April 2017
All Black Lima Sopoaga is under fire for his homophobic comment in which he called team mates “gayyyyyy” because they are showing affection in an Instagram post. Although he was quick to apologise, the damage had been done.
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Transgender Identities
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Space For The Spectrum
Health & HIV: Written questions for the Minister
Posted: 15th March 2017
It's time the Minister of Health fronted up on the dire state of, primarily, HIV prevention funding in this country. At this time of crisis here are our questions, we - and the Prime Minister - expect answers.
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The PrEP Underground, UK-style
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New 'Ending HIV' website launched today
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Update: Body Positive, after the battle
The Chechnya LGBTI Crisis
Posted: 4th April 2017
With tales about the possible arbitrary arrest and execution of LGBT Chechen citizens, it is time to background that troubled Muslim Central-Asian province of the Republic of Russia.
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An East Asian First?
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Canada and Transgender Equality
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What "Other" Issues Concern Us?