Day: April 16, 2019

Apr 16
Brunei Attempts To Defend Gay Execution Law Claiming The Legislation Is “Prevention” Not Punishment

In an attempt to mitigate widespread boycotts and condemnation the government of Brunei has attempted to defend its new homophobic law which enables capital punishment for homosexuality. The nation’s defence came in the form of a hypocritical and bizarre letter submitted by the nation’s second Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the United Nations Human Rights […]

Apr 16
All Blacks Coach Says Israel Folau ‘Let Himself Down’ With Homophobic Posts

Steve Hansen has joined All Blacks TJ Perenara and Nehe Milner-Skudder in speaking out against the anti-gay comments made by Israel Folau. All Blacks Coach Steve Hanson has become the latest figure in New Zealand rugby to speak out against Israel Folau’s anti-gay outburst. Hanson made his views clear at an All Blacks training camp in […]

Apr 16
Pete Buttigieg Launches Campaign to Become America’s First Gay President

The 37-year-old Mayor from Indiana has launched his historic bid for the Presidency, with his husband by his side. Pete Buttigieg officially launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the US Presidency this morning (NZ time) amid surging poll numbers and rising interest both in the United States and globally, including an appearance on Ellen […]