Day: November 18, 2019

Nov 18
CHRISTCHURCH GAY BAR SAYS STAFF “DON’T HAVE VAGINAS” AND “ARE KNOWN AS BARMEN”

Christchurch’s only gay bar Cruz is facing a backlash after posting a photo of a sign outside its door which many have deemed to be transphobic and anti-lesbian. The sign read: “To avoid confusion, our staff do not have vaginas and are known as barmen” and was posted with the comment: ‘Life gets so confusing. […]

Nov 18
ABSENT-MINDED ARCHETYPE | EXPRESS MEETS DESIGNER RYAN TURNER

Designer Ryan Turner tells express‘ Belinda Nash if his work can make one person feel safe, unique and confident being their authentic self, then he will do “everything in his power” to make it happen.   “My story started with a little messy boy who didn’t know who he was anymore, what he wanted to do, or […]

Nov 18
When Coral Met Riet – A Love Story

When Coral Trimmer was swept off her feet by Riet Hoagland in 1950’s NZ, she had no idea that her fearless lesbian lover was a Dutch WWII Hero who had been imprisoned by Nazis. Sandi Hall delves into their brave romance.  “I was trembling so much and I didn’t know why and I asked her. […]

Nov 18
Israel Folau Says Australia Bushfires God’s Punishment for Same Sex Marriage

Footage of another bizarre homophobic sermon has been made public. Israel Folau has linked Australia’s current bushfires to the country legalising same marriage in 2017. In footage made public last night, Folau can be seen telling worshippers at his church that the bushfires are God’s judgement for “turning away” from HIM. Speaking about Australia, Folau […]