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It’s a real honour to be taking over the reins of express, a publication that has been a part of New Zealand history for 27 years! The new express team and I are so excited for this opportunity to celebrate our vibrant and talented community that over-represents in so many amazing fields. After meeting through […]
Trusties of the Cartier Trust, which was established to help families of individuals who had passed away from HIV have regrettably announced the Trusts closure, after 16-years of service to the community. Established in the memory of much-loved drag artist Courtney Cartier, who died in October 2000 of lymphatic cancer after living with HIV and […]
After months of campaigning and a full-on week-long competition, Mr. Gay New Zealand 2018, Ricky Devine-White has done New Zealand proud finishing as runner-up in the annual Mr. Gay World competition. Devine-White, who won Mr. Gay New Zealand in February, said that the opportunity to represent New Zealand was not something he takes lightly, and […]
The cardinal said some bishops were allowing themselves to be intimidated and didn’t understand that homophobia was “a deception to threaten the people”. Article by Matthew Wade, StarObserver.com.au A top Vatican cardinal has called homophobia an invention and claimed that it doesn’t exist. In a recent interview with Costanza Miriano, German Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller said […]
It could be the most accepting statement about homosexuality ever made by the head of the Catholic church. Article by Jesse Jones, StarObserver.com.au A gay man has said Pope Francis told him that God made him gay and loves him as he is. Juan Carlos Cruz recently spoke privately with the pope about having been […]
Land Rover said Folau’s views did not align with the company’s. Article by Jesse Jones, StarObserver.com.au Rugby star Israel Folau has reportedly lost his sponsored car over the series of anti-gay comments he made on social media. Rugby Australia’s new car sponsor Land Rover had given Folau a vehicle, but seized it just a week […]
New legislation that puts a holt to so-called “conversion therapy” for minors has been officially signed into law in the US state of Maryland. The legislation that was introduced by the state’s Senator, Rich Madaleno, was finally signed into law by Republican Maryland Governor, Larry Hogan, after it received final approval in the Maryland House of Delegates […]
Hot on the heels of her Celebrity Big Brother UK win, drag superstar Courtney Act is taking her quest to educate the world about LGBT+ issues to the next level, collaborating with Ending HIV about advances in HIV treatments. Formed on the basis of the latest scientific evidence that concludes, people living with HIV who are […]