Day: March 11, 2016

Adam Reynolds and Chaz Harris are the creators behind Promised Land, a new LGBT+ based illustrated storybook which focuses on a love story between two male characters. “We believe that it is important that there are stories that foster acceptance and the belief that it doesn’t matter who you love” says Reynolds. Amy Jane Bedwell sits […]

China’s infamous State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television has released new regulations for content that “exaggerates the dark side of society.” As part of the new rules same-sex relationships, extra-marital affairs, one night stands and underage relationships are all deemed too sensitive for Chinese audiences. The ban extends to smoking, revealing clothing […]

Dichotomy is an unfortunate reality of our society. Male and female represent an outdated understanding of ‘this or that’ gender dynamics, and ideas of ‘good and bad’ reduce the complexity of human existence into boxes by which we are forced to live our lives. Straight or gay is another that melts the brain – particularly […]

Census General Manager Denise McGregor has confirmed that there is a high possibility of questions concerning gender identity and sexual orientation will appear on the 2018 New Zealand Census forms if discussion and submission for the change continues. McGregor comments that “[they] have seen some really informed thinking – and heated debate – around many of […]