Category: News
In a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights, Latvia has become the first European Union (EU) nation to appoint an openly gay head of state. Edgars Rinkēvičs, the former foreign minister, was sworn in as the president of Latvia during a ceremony held in Riga on Saturday, July 8th, 2023, following his successful election earlier […]
With a date for their 2023 AGM set for the end of this month, the Wellington International Pride Parade Board (WIPP) wants to know whether you think the parade should continue or pack up for good. Organised for Sunday 30 July, WIPP’s AGM will not be a public event as it is a private members’ […]
Express Magazine, New Zealand’s sole LGBTQ+ media, is proud to announce its transformation into YOUR EX, a vibrant and invigorated multi-media platform dedicated to celebrating the diverse voices and experiences of the queer community in Aotearoa. READ THE LATEST EDITION HERE! “I picked YOUR EX up at Countdown Ponsonby” Express Magazine, now YOUR EX, has consistently […]
Campbell Johnstone, the trailblazing first openly gay All Black, has shared the news of his engagement to Ben Thomson. The announcement marks another significant milestone for New Zealand rugby, following Johnstone’s courageous decision to come out earlier this year. When YOUR EX interviewed Campbell Johnson with his partner (now fiance Ben sitting by his side. […]
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a Christian wedding website designer from Colorado, giving her the right to decline service to LGBTQ+ couples. The decision, reached by a majority vote of six to three, states that Lorie Smith’s business falls under the expressive and artistic work category, thereby […]
A policy analysis by the International Journal of Drug Policy has found Medsafe’s decision to ban the sale of alkyl nitrites (poppers) in NZ lacked evidence, failed to provide alternative options, and increased harm to men who have sex with men. In 2020, New Zealand made a significant decision regarding the availability of poppers, a […]
Sir James Wallace, a prominent figure in New Zealand’s arts and film scene, can now be identified as the former rich-lister who has been found guilty of indecently assaulting three men and attempting to pervert the course of justice. The 85-year-old, with an estimated net worth of around $170 million, was accused of assaulting his […]
Denver’s Pride Parade in Colorado, USA, witnessed a heartwarming display of acceptance and growth as a self-proclaimed “recovering bigot” donned a rainbow garland and held a sign that read, “Recovering bigot. I am sorry. Free hugs.” A TikTok user captured several heartfelt moments of embrace between the man and fellow Pride-goers, sharing the powerful message […]