Day: April 9, 2015

Apr 09
Obama Administration Calls For End to ‘Conversion’ Therapy

US President Barack Obama has called for an end to the dangerous practice of  ‘conversion’ therapy.  In a statement that was posted on Wednesday evening alongside a WhiteHouse.gov petition, Mr. Obama condemned the practice known as conversion therapy. ‘Conversion’ therapy is a range of treatments that aim to change sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual. […]

Apr 09
NZAF’s Vern Keller Dies

The NZAF’s librarian died suddenly at home over easter weekend.  Vern Keller had worked at the NZAF for 24 years. He was in his mid 50’s and has dedicated his time to improving health outcomes for the GLBT community. It is understood his death was not suspicious. NZAF’s Scientific Director Tony Hughes’ said in a […]

Apr 09
Barry Manilow Weds Longtime Manager Garry Kief

It has been revealed that Barry Manilow married his longtime manager Garry Kief in a private ceremony late last year. The news came as a surprise to some fans, with Manilow having not previously acknowledged his sexuality in the past, despite rumours. People.com report that although the couple chose to keep the wedding completely private and […]