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In what has been described as a “monumental victory” for the LGBTQ+ community, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that sexual orientation and gender identity are included in the state’s anti-discrimination laws. The 5-2 ruling means that the term “sex” in the state’s 1976 Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act also applies to sexual orientation as well […]
With seven players boycotting the game, the Manly Sea Eagles suffered a disappointing loss to the Sydney Roosters, but fans showed overwhelming support for the LGBTQ community, the ‘Everyone In League’ shirts sold out in just 30 minutes. Last night was a busy one for staff on Manly’s merchandise stand at Sydney’s 4 Pines Park […]
Hailing from all over New Zealand and Australia, 10 queens handpicked by RuPaul herself will compete in Season 2 of Drag Race Down Under. Ahead of the premiere on TVNZ+ on Saturday 30 July, we meet our queens! Will Auckland look-queen Yuri Guaii be crowned Season 2’s winner? Congratulations on being a Ru-girl! How does it […]
Seven NRL players for the Manly Sea Eagles have decided to stand down from an upcoming match after it was revealed the team would sport a pride jersey. The seven players, which include three kiwis (Jason Saab, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolutau Koula, Josh Aloiai, Toafofoa Sipley and Christian Tuipulotu), reportedly took offence at the […]
“We all have the right to be free from discrimination and treated with fairness and respect,” the HRC says. The Human Rights Commission has written to NZ police, asking them to improve their processes for dealing with transgender people. The intervention from the HRC comes after an incident in which a police officer broke […]
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Cinderella is bucking all the fairytale and ballet clichés. In choreographer Loughlan Prior’s colourful new production, the princes fall in love with each other, while Cinderella chooses her own path. Josh and Shae, the dancers playing Princes Charming and Dashing, talk to express about breaking the mould! Josh – Prince […]
Hailing from all over New Zealand and Australia, 10 queens handpicked by RuPaul herself will compete in Season 2 of Drag Race Down Under. Ahead of the premiere on TVNZ+ on Saturday 30 July, we meet our queens! Can Palmerston North’s Spankie Jackzon take the crown? Congratulations on being a Ru-girl! How does it feel […]
A new bill aiming to protect same-sex and interracial marriage rights has been passed in The US House of Representatives. The Respect for Marriage Act, which was approved 267 to 157, will see specific Clinton-era legislation repealed, including the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act which defines marriage as a union between a man and a […]