Day: February 20, 2016

Feb 20
Protesters Halt Pride Parade For a Second Year

For the second year in a row, protesters have chosen the Auckland Pride Parade as a site of protest. During the 20th February celebrations, three groups of protesters halted the parade in protest against the Police and the Department of Corrections being allowed to march in uniform. This year, the police were led by Minister of […]

Feb 20
Manny Pacquiao Unrepentant After Nike Drops Him For ‘Gays Are Worse Than Animals’ Remarks

The former world-boxing champion has sparked more controversy just hours after Nike severed ties with him. Many Pacquiao has sparked fresh outrage and accusations of homophobia after the boxing champion created a Instagram post quoting Leviticus, saying: “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.” The […]