Category: News

Jan 11
‘Poppers’ Proposed as Prescription Meds

New Zealand’s Medicines Classification Authority has recommended that Alkyl Nitrites only be available if prescribed by a doctor. Alkyl Nitrates, colloquially known as ‘poppers’ are known to produce a brief high and relax muscles. They are known to be popular to use as a muscle relaxants prior to anal sex. The Medicines Classification Authority is […]

Jan 09
Michael Stevens to Depart Rainbow Tick

After six years as programme director at Rainbow Tick, Michael Stevens is stepping down. Michael Stevens is stepping down from his role as programme director at Rainbow Tick.   Stevens was instrumental in establishing the certification programme which worked with organisations to ensure they provided safe and supportive environments for their employees. Once awarded the […]

Jan 08
Court Upholds 2016 Ruling Making Homosexuality Legal In Belize

Belize’s Court of Appeals has upheld a 2016 ruling that struck down the Central American country’s sodomy laws. In a unanimous ruling, Justice Samuel Awich, one of the judges on the three-judge panel, said that “consensual sexual intercourse between adult gays or between adult lesbians in private does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of […]

Jan 06
ELLEN AND ELTON LEAD THE WAY AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES

Elton John’s Rocketman and Ellen Degeneres have been big winners at 2020 Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. In the first of two big awards, Elton John and his best friend Bernie Taupin won a Golden Globe for the movie’s title track (I’m Gonna) Love Me Again. In accepting the award with […]

Jan 06
Australian Cricketer Fined For Homophobic Slur

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was Sunday hit with a hefty fine after calling Kane Richardson a “faggot” during the Melbourne Big Bash Cricket League derby on Saturday night. The Melbourne Stars player apologised after being found guilty of breaching Cricket Australia’s code of conduct and penalised Aus$7,500 (US$5,200). “I got caught in the moment and took it […]

Jan 06
History Made With New Transgender Rights Law In Chile

Chile’s new Gender Identity Laws have recently come into force, creating a historic moment for the South American country. From December 27, any person whose gender identity does not match their biological sex and registry name can request their rectification in Civil Registry offices authorized for this procedure. The changes in the law mean trans […]

Jan 04
Homophobic WWE Wrestler Allegedly A Former Gay Porn Star

Lars Sullivan is alleged to have appeared in at least one gay porn video from the early 2010s. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestler Lars Sullivan, allegedly once enjoyed a career as a gay porn actor. Sullivan previously paid a $10,000 fine for racist, sexist and homophobic posts on message boards under two usernames from 2007 […]

Jan 04
US SENATE CONFIRMS OPENLY GAY AMBASSADOR TO LITHUANIA

The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of Robert Gilchrist as the U.S. ambassador to Lithuania. Gilchrist is at least the fifth openly gay person to serve in an ambassadorial role under the Trump administration. Senators confirmed Gilchrist with a voice vote. President Donald Trump nominated Gilchrist, a career Foreign Service officer, to the post […]