Day: April 11, 2019

Apr 11
Israel Folau’s Rugby Contract to be Terminated

Rugby Australia will cut Israel Folau loose after his latest homophobic outburst. Israel Folau is set to lose his contract with Rugby Australia. The organisation issued a statement tonight that they were on the verge of terminating Folau’s contract despite being unable to contact the controversial Wallabies fullback. “Rugby Australia and the New South Wales […]

Apr 11
Tasmania Makes Listing Gender on Birth Certificates Optional

The bill also removes the requirement for trans people to have surgery in order to change their legal gender. The Australian state of Tasmania has made history, by removing the requirement for gender to be listed on birth certificates. The bill which had the support of Labor and the Greens, only passed after the state […]

Apr 11
Israel Folau Resumes Anti-Gay Social Media Posts

This is not the first time the Wallabies player has taken to Instagram to attack homosexuality. Israel Folau was warned last year by Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle after a series of provocative posts, most notably one that said: “God’s plan for gay people was HELL.” He was not formally sanctioned, however. Rugby Australia may […]

Apr 11
Kenyan LGBTI Activist Refused Asylum into South Africa Unless He Can “Prove” His Sexuality

Despite being one of the most well known LGBTI+ activists in Kenya, the South African government has turned down George Barasa’s application for asylum, with officials demanding he first prove his sexuality. Barasa, who is facing death threats, after becoming one of the first people to come out on Kenyan national television as both gay […]

Apr 11
Will & Grace Star Announces New Animated Gay Series for Netflix

Will & Grace star, Sean Hayes has announced the creation of a brand new gay animated spy series titled Q-Force for Netflix.   Hayes who is best known for his role as Jack McFarland on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace will be teaming up with producer Mike Schur (The Good Place) and Gabe Liedman (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to create the Netflix show. According […]