Day: April 4, 2018

Apr 04
Presidential Election in Costa Rica Big Win for LGBT+ Rights

Carlos Alvarado wins the presidential election in Costa Rica on a pro–gay rights message against conservative evangelical pastor Fabricio Alvarado Munoz who campaigned against same-sex marriage. “Costa Rica once again delivered a beautiful democratic message” Alvarado, 38, told supporters. My commitment is to a government for everybody, in equality and liberty. There is much more […]

Apr 04
Historical Homosexual Convictions Legislation Passes

Legislation enacting the change was passed unanimously on 3 April. Men with historical homosexual convictions will shortly be able to apply to have them wiped from their criminal records. Consensual sex between men aged 16 plus was descriminalized in 1986 but convictions for offences before that time remained on record and could appear in criminal […]

Apr 04
Melanie Payne and The New Diverse Care Group in Northland

Tim Owen fails hopelessly at keeping control of the conversation when chatting with vociferous Melanie Payne about the objectives of her Diverse Care Group in Whangarei. Aucklanders call it Northland, but many LGBT+ folk call it home. When settling in New Zealand sixteen years ago, trans woman Melanie Payne chose Whangarei for its beauty and […]

Apr 04
James and The Giant Cheek

At 22, James Malcolm is one of NZ’s youngest and gayest comedic hopes. His controversial stand-up shows, where he gives unapologetically detailed accounts of his man on man sexual exploits, have seen him bag a Billy T Award nomination for the second time and we hope 2018 will be his year!  He talks to express’ Oliver Hall about growing up, giving head and getting on Grindr […]