Day: November 8, 2024

Oliver Hall talks to the stars and director of the new Kiwi documentary Trans And Pregnant, which follows a trans/cis gay male couple’s pregnancy journey as they navigate New Zealand’s health system, gender dysphoria and society’s expectations of what a family should be. TVNZ’s new documentary Trans And Pregnant follows the intimate journey of a Kiwi couple’s […]

South Auckland-raised Kween Kong was not only a top-three finalist on Drag Race Down Under Season Two but recently reached the finals once again on the new international franchise, Drag Race Global All Stars. She talks to Oliver Hall about using her success to move her family to Melbourne, working with RuPaul and navigating ‘white’ […]

Elijah Luke Michel discusses the need for trans recognition, remembrance and role modelling in film and television as Transgender Day of Remembrance approaches (Wednesday 20 November). I find it fascinating that there’s only one day each year – for those who are aware of it – dedicated to remembering the lives lost by people in […]

Historian Gareth Watkins highlights November dates that are significant for New Zealand’s rainbow communities. 1 November 1944 Activist Ralph Knowles was born in Dunedin. From an early age, he was captivated by religion: “If I saw an article in the paper about the church overseas or some theologian, I was fascinated by it.” When he […]

Crisis hotlines for the LGBTQ+ community have seen a significant surge in calls during the 2024 U.S. presidential election week, according to a leading LGBTQ+ support organisation. Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project, reported on Wednesday that since midnight on Tuesday, the group’s crisis services—including lifeline, chat, and text support—have received approximately 125% more […]

The executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has committed to opposing the proposed policies of a potential second Trump administration on pivotal issues such as abortion, border security, and LGBTQ rights. Anthony Romero, the ACLU’s executive director, vowed “to combat” these plans, stating in an open letter on the organisation’s website, “We […]

The Dutch population has shown increased acceptance towards homosexuality, although acceptance levels for other groups within the LGBTIQA+ community remain lower, according to a new study. This insight was highlighted in a recent study by Mariëlle Paul, the Dutch State Secretary for Equal Opportunities, with the Tweede Kamer, the Lower House of Parliament. The survey […]