Helen Clark: “so much remains to be done”
Posted: 17th May 2013
"So much remains to be done in securing rights for GLBT people, and ensuring they can live lives free from violence, intimidation, and secrecy," Helen Clark marks IDAHO.
Candlelight memorial: tributes and memories sought
Posted: 16th May 2013
This Sunday is the 30th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial. Would you like to share your memories of people you have loved and lost? We are planning a tributes and memories page, which we will run on Sunday.
A new gay anthem?
Posted: 16th May 2013
Sara Bareilles’ new track Brave was inspired by a friend who was struggling to come out. The song has been hailed as one which is: “destined to become an LGBT anthem for the ages”.
A second chance for love
Posted: 16th May 2013
3rd Degree shares the story of Julie Johnson and Siahn Taylor, who fell in love in prison - where they were both sent for killing strangers they drove into while drunk at parties, aged 19.
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Out Takes preview: Frauensee
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Out Takes preview: Gayby
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Mothers' Day: Di and Liz's rough road to motherhood!
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The gaping holes in gay Christchurch history
From The UN: The Riddle
Posted: 16th May 2013
From the UN: 76 countries still criminalize consensual same-sex relationships and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people everywhere continue to suffer violent attacks and discriminatory treatment.
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Gone Not Forgotten
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Turning the tables
France marriage equality rolling blog
Posted: 24th April 2013
The French Parliament has approved its own marriage equality and adoption reform legislation overnight.
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Marriage Equality Herald poll: Not so shocking?
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Religion and marriage equality
The gaping holes in gay Christchurch history
Posted: 11th May 2013
The earthquakes wiped out all physical evidence of most of the places gay men, and occasionally women, used to congregate. Here are current photos of some of your favourite ex-places.
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No Ordinary Son: Part Two
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No Ordinary Son: Part One
Hidden A-Gender
Posted: 9th April 2013
Native Affairs finds life behind bars for trans wahine can be a harrowing experience.
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Hidden A-Gender
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"We owe them that much"
Auckland Council: Ignoring sound advice about street sex work
Posted: 16th May 2013
In the third article in this continuing series on Auckland street sex work, Asenati Lole-Taylor's proposed bill and Ministry of Justice advice are discussed.
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Summary Offences Act 1988 NSW: Attacking Street Sex Workers?
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Prostitution: A societal or religious issue or simply meeting a demand?
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Family First: Uncharitable Thoughts