Day: July 3, 2025
Craig Young shares a personal perspective on poppers and outlines legal challenges to the laws around their sale and use in NZ and abroad. Alkyl and amyl nitrate inhalants—better known as poppers—were a staple of the gay male community in the 1970s and ’80s. I remember using them sparingly in my younger years back in […]
Craig Yong reflects on the treatment gaps facing trans youth with eating disorders, exploring the tragic case of V, systemic healthcare failures, and the role of gender-affirming care in saving lives. Earlier this month (June 16), V, a young trans man and non-binary individual, tragically passed away as a result of their eating disorder. Some critics […]
In a move critics are calling regressive and exclusionary, New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill that would ban the display of all flags except the official New Zealand flag on government buildings—including Pride flags and other symbols of diversity. Party leader Winston Peters claims the Display of Flags (Government Premises) Bill is intended […]
Grindr United, the union representing former employees of the dating app Grindr, is continuing its fight to reinstate workers who were laid off nearly two years ago. The union is currently fundraising and calling on the broader LGBTQIA+ community for support. “Grindr workers tried to unionise so we could have a seat at the table […]
Pixar’s animated feature Elio has faced scrutiny following reports that the studio removed queer-coded elements from the film during its production—changes that coincided with the departure of its openly gay director, Adrian Molina. Molina originally conceived Elio as a deeply personal tale rooted in his childhood experiences growing up on a military base. The film […]
As society continues to evolve in its understanding of relationships and family, polyamorous LGBTQ+ partnerships are gradually pushing for and gaining legal recognition. These committed relationships, which often involve more than two partners, are growing in visibility but still face significant legal barriers. Many in polyamorous relationships find themselves excluded from basic legal protections and […]