Day: October 21, 2014

Grindr is reportedly being monitored by the Egyptian government to catch those in breach of the nation’s harsh anti gay laws. The move comes after recent crack downs on other social media sites, where the government has boasted of monitoring Facebook, Twitter, and Skype for any signs of homosexual activity. Last month, six men were […]

Recently re-elected Green Party MP Jan Logie will be a guest speaker at a panel on the mental health of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Takataapui and Intersex people taking place on November 1st as part of the annual Hamilton Pride Festival. The panel focuses on the very high levels of mental health issues among rainbow people, especially youth. “Discrimination […]

New Zealand is touted as one of the most “progressive, inclusive and accepting” destinations for gay and lesbian travellers, coming second in the “most gay-friendly travel places” by travel guide Lonely Planet  Chris Zeiher writes that New Zealand’s “inclusive and progressive behaviour” towards the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transsexual and queer community, is the reason for the […]

A gay couple were allegedly kicked off a London bus by the drier after he saw the pair kissing. A London couple were allegedly kicked off a London bus after they were seen sharing a kiss. The couple were then hit with a barrage of homophobic abuse by the driver who shouted “Oi you two don’t […]