Category: News

Jun 15
New York City Pride to Feature NFL and MBA for the First Time

In what is being hailed as a historic event, the NFL and MLB are reported to be officially marching in New York City Pride Parade for the first time. According to OUTSports, both leagues will have floats during the parade and will join with other sporting codes, including the NHL, NBA, and WNBA. The contingent […]

Jun 13
HIV Positive US Army Sergeant Suing to Continue Serving

A lawsuit challenging the Pentagon’s current policies preventing the enlistment, deployment, or commissioning as an officer if a person is living with HIV has been filed by Lambda Legal and OutServe-SLDN. The lawsuit which has been filed on behalf of a sergeant in the D.C. Army National Guard, after he was denied opportunity to serve as an officer, […]

Jun 10
Helen Clark, Guest Speaker for Rainbow Charitable Trust Fundraiser

Former Prime Minister the Right Honourable Helen Clark, has been announced as the guest speaker for the Rainbow Charitable Trust’s first major fundraising event since changing its name from the GABA Charitable Trust. The Rainbow Dinner and Auction fundraiser which will be held on Sunday the 9th of September at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland […]

Jun 09
All EU Nations Ordered to Give Equal Residency Rights to LGBT+ Couples

A groundbreaking ruling made by the European Court of Justice, has made it compulsory for all member nations of the European Union (EU) to now give equal residency rights to spouses of the same-sex even if a country has not legalised same-sex marriage. “Although the member states have the freedom whether or not to authorise […]

Jun 08
US Supreme Court Backs Anti-Gay Baker

In a move that has left LGBT+ rights groups speechless, the United States Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a Colorado baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a gay wedding. Ruling 7-2 in favour of the anti-LGBT+ baker, the Court determined that the rights of Jack Phillips, who is the owner […]

Jun 06
Auckland Pride Membership is Now Free For All!

Ever thought of having your say in Auckland’s Pride but couldn’t afford membership? Now is your time to ensure your voice is heard, with Auckland Pride announcing that membership is now free for all. Aiming to encourage even greater involvement from the rainbow community than in previous years, Auckland Pride’s announcement makes becoming a member […]

Jun 06
LGBTI Football World Cup Fans Remain Cautious Following More Violent Threats From Anti-LGBTI Russian Groups

More reports of threats of violence towards LGBTI football fans planning to attend the next Football World Cup in Russia have surfaced, leaving many concerned for their safety should they attend. According to reports by the Mirror, Pride In Football, an alliance of LGBTI football fan groups in the United Kingdom, have received emails from […]

Jun 04
It’s Over & Out from Us! – Richard Todd to Leave express

Is it really 27 years we have been publishing express? A third-of-a-lifetime? Yes, June is the last issue to be published by the original publishers or express, Cornerstone Publications Ltd. As of early June the new publishers, headed by Oliver Hall, take over. It all started with a 4-page pamphlet in 1991, called Man to Man, […]