Category: News

Feb 24
Queer Men in Australia Share Experiences With ‘Ice’ in New Resource

Article: Star Observer The Victorian AIDS Council (VAC) has launched ‘Be-Longing for It’, an online resource encouraging gay, bisexual, and queer men to talk about taking care of themselves and each other when it comes to methamphetamine or ‘ice’ use, sex, and intimacy. The resource is based on an exhibition that was held during the […]

Feb 24
The Brits Farewell George Michael

In a fitting tribute to one of the greats, the Brit Awards paid their respects. George Michael’s Wham! bandmates, Andrew Ridgeley, Pepsi and Shirlie (real names Helen DeMacque and Shirlie Holliman) took to the stage to introduce Chris Martin’s performance of Michael’s song, ‘A Different Corner’. What is special is that Michael’s bandmates have refused […]

Feb 24
Beyoncé Joins the Fight to Protect Trans Kids

After drafts were leaked of President Trump’s plan to abolish a guidance to schools allowing trans students to go to bathrooms that correspond to their gender identity, a protest has been held outside the White House and celebrities are taking to social media in support of the cause. The most high profile being Beyoncé, who […]

Feb 23
Trans Wrestler Takes Out Title

Mack Beggs finished an unbeaten season by taking out the 110-pound Class 6A Region II championship. Except, it was for the female, not male title. Beggs has been on testosterone therapy for the last year and a half, and identifies as male. However, due to University Interscholastic League’s outdated rules, he has to compete in […]

Feb 23
Protests at White House After Reports of Trump Rescinding Trans Kids’ Rights

A draft document obtained by Reuters indicates that President Trump may reverse former President Obama’s guidance on allowing trans students to use bathrooms that correspond to their gender identity, as opposed to biological sex. The draft cites legal issues in regards to how the term “sex” is interpreted by courts, with the US Court of Appeals for […]

Feb 23
Parson James Becomes an Almost-Kiwi

The Ending HIV Big Gay Out headliner has just been granted a two year work visa in New Zealand. After a killer performance at Coyle Park and Rec, James has spent time attending Auckland Pride events as well as enjoying New Zealand sights. posing like this in Devonport pic.twitter.com/IX8uZpiQjW — Parson James (@ParsonJames) February 18, 2017 […]

Feb 23
Caluzzi Unveils New Courtney Cartier Painting

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”1396″ image_crop=”0″ image_pan=”1″ show_playback_controls=”1″ show_captions=”0″ aspect_ratio=”1.5″ width=”100″ width_unit=”%” transition=”fade” transition_speed=”1″ slideshow_speed=”5″ border_size=”0″ border_color=”#ffffff” override_thumbnail_settings=”1″ thumbnail_width=”120″ thumbnail_height=”90″ thumbnail_crop=”0″ ngg_triggers_display=”always” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_pro_horizontal_filmstrip”] Caluzzi Unveils New Courtney Cartier Painting Wednesday 22 February Caluzzi Bar & Cabaret, 461 Karangahape Rd Photos: Zakk d’Larté 20 years ago, Caluzzi was made what it is today by […]

Feb 22
Sky Tower Stands Tall for Rainbow Community

Members of Auckland’s LGBT+ community let off large rainbow confetti cannons at Victoria Park last night, in turn setting off the rainbow lights of the Sky Tower for the final week of Auckland’s Pride Festival. At the helm of the cannons was social media influencer and ‘androgynous queen’ Kris Fox, joined by five SKYCITY Auckland staff, […]