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Protesters have clashed with police in central Auckland’s Saint Patrick’s Square following the court hearing of Eli Rubashkyn, the individual charged with splashing tomato juice on British anti-trans activist, Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, popularly known as Posie Parker. The tomato juice incident, which occurred during a speaking event on March 25, led Parker to cancel the event […]
The NBL, Australia’s premier basketball league, has emphasised the importance of “respect at all times” following derogatory comments from a seasoned player targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Perth Wildcats’ star Corey Webster, reacted to a tweet featuring the Progress Pride flag with the words “mental illness.” The 34-year-old athlete, renowned for winning three NBL championships with […]
Protests and counter-protests regarding the LGBTQ+ community’s rights and representation in education are being planned across Canada this Wednesday, with tensions rising from a group named “1MillionMarch4Children” that aims to challenge the inclusion of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity programs in British Columbia’s public schools. 1MillionMarch4Children who oppose what they label as “gender ideology in […]
Posie Parker is no-longer returning to NZ but some of her supporters still plan to protest at the court hearing of Eli Rubashkyn, Michael Stevens asks when is a protest worth it, and when does it just throw petrol on a fire? That’s a question that activists sometimes have to consider. And it’s worth considering […]
Two school districts in California, Temecula and Sunol, have faced criticism from parents and residents for banning the display of LGBTQ+ Pride flags, a move that has been described as “disconcerting” and “un-American”. The Temecula school district in Southern California decided to outlaw all flags other than the US and state flags with a 3-2 […]
K Road’s Eagle Bar is so atmospheric, so naughty and so fun. Our photographer Peter Jennings captures all the craziness from last weekend at K Road’s Eagle Bar. Eagle Bar, 259 K Road, Auckland. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1932″ display=”slideshow”]
British anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, also known as Posie Parker, has cancelled her trip to New Zealand, citing safety concerns and a lack of trust in the police and authorities to protect her. Parker had planned to attend the hearing of a woman accused of throwing tomato juice at her during a protest that disrupted […]
Raising funds for her campaign to remain in the seat of Auckland Central, Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick will dress as both a drag king and queen at tomorrow night’s Drag For Democracy event happening at K Road’s Neck Of The Woods. The successful fundraising event Drag For Democracy will return to Neck Of The Woods […]