No Rainbows, Still Radical: My First Queer Wedding
Jessie Lewthwaite reflects on attending her first gay wedding and how queers have defied old fears to embrace love on our own terms.
Having moved...
Frayed Tendrils: Holding Tight to Queer History
Jennifer Shields reflects on the significance of Queer History Month and the enduring presence of LGBTQ+ communities across time.
Happy Queer History Month, Aotearoa –...
Opinion: Why the UK’s Progress Leaves Trans People Behind
Craig Young reflects on the UK's contradictory reforms—advancing abortion and euthanasia rights while backsliding on trans issues, and warns NZ not to follow suit.
The...
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.
At the...
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.
Alkyl...
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...
Opinion: Destiny Church’s Parade of Prejudice
Destiny Church’s anti-faith protest highlights a deeper contradiction in the Christian Right's stance on religious freedom in New Zealand, writes Craig Young.
The New Zealand...
Opinion: Blue Labour and the Risk of Losing Progressive Ground
Craig Young critiques the UK Labour Party’s shift towards Blue Labour and its impact on progressive issues, particularly transgender rights.
Is the British Labour Party...
