Auckland’s Winter Warm-Up: Where Fierce Meets Footy
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, might not be the first place that springs to mind for a winter escape, but if you’re after a city break...
Opinion: What Unkovich’s Departure Says About Culture War Politics
Tanya Unkovich resigns from Parliament amid controversy over her anti-trans bill and anti-vax views. Craig Young explores the motivations behind her abrupt departure.
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Opinion: Why Are Poppers Still So Controversial?
Craig Young shares a personal perspective on poppers and outlines legal challenges to the laws around their sale and use in NZ and abroad.
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Opinion: When Gender Identity Is Blamed Instead of Underfunded Care
Craig Yong reflects on the treatment gaps facing trans youth with eating disorders, exploring the tragic case of V, systemic healthcare failures, and the role...
NZ First Pushes Regressive Flag Ban Bill to Erase LGBTQ+ Visibility
In a move critics are calling regressive and exclusionary, New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill that would ban the display of all...
Two Years On, Queer Workers at Grindr Still Fighting for Their Jobs After Mass...
Grindr United, the union representing former employees of the dating app Grindr, is continuing its fight to reinstate workers who were laid off nearly...
China Arrests Dozens of Young Women for Writing Gay Erotica Amid Censorship Push
At least 30 individuals, most of them women in their twenties, have been arrested in China for writing and sharing gay erotica, in what...
Over 100 Convictions for LGBTQ+ ‘Extremism’ in Russia Spark Global Outcry
More than 100 individuals in Russia have been convicted under the country's sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ “extremism” law, which criminalises virtually all forms of LGBTQ+ expression...
