Decades of speculation surrounding the sexuality of two characters on the popular children’s show Sesame Street, has finally been put to rest thanks to Writer Mark Saltzman. Confirming which has long been suspected by viewers, the writer has confirmed that Bert and Ernie are in fact a same-sex couple. Sesame Street writer Mark Saltzman said that Sesame Street‘s […]
Our first openly gay Anglican Priest, Chris Swannell speaks to express about his ordination and what he sees for the future of LGBTI Anglicans. Reverend Chris Swannell (pictured with partner Michael) made history earlier this year when he became New Zealand’s first openly gay priest. Swanell, who owns a boutique lodge at Russel’s Orongo Bay with […]
Following on from the hugely successful Charity Dinner and Auction, Rainbow New Zealand is looking for new out-of-Auckland trustees to expand representation nationwide. Out-of-town trustees will be asked to attend at least one meeting a year in person, with other meetings able to be attended via video link. Rainbow New Zealand says the principal objective of […]
Helen Clark sits down with Oliver Hall to discuss why she keeps fighting for the LGBTI community. Long before Helen Clark became our 37th Prime Minister, she actively advocated Fran Wilde’s Homosexual Law Reform Bill. During her tenure as PM from 1999 to 2008, she frequently attended the Big Gay Out and passed same-sex Civil […]
The Transgender whistle-blower questions the current strategy of the Trans rights movement. In an exclusive interview, Chelsea Manning has told express magazine she believes the Trans rights movement is currently divided. The WikiLeaks whistle-blower has recently been in New Zealand as part of a speaking tour which saw her being interviewed by former MP Georgina […]
Transgender AFLW player Hannah Mouncey has fired a scathing attack at the AFL after announcing she will quit the competition. A transgender AFLW player says can no longer nominate for the upcoming AFLW draft, saying the “enormous” toll on herself and loved ones have forced her to quit the sport. In announcing her decision on […]
In an exclusive interview with express, the transgender whistleblower says foreign interference in elections “happens all the time.” Chelsea Manning has downplayed the significance of Russia’s interference in the 2016 US election which saw Donald Trump elected President. Manning made the comments during a wide-ranging interview with express, ahead of her first talk in Auckland tonight […]
The Australian singer-songwriter, Sia has revealed that she turned down a photo request from United States President, Donald Trump because of her “queer and Mexican fans.” The 42-year-old’s recollection of her Trump snub was made during an interview with Rolling Stone, saying she recounted the time she was the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” […]