US: War with the Newt?
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9th February 2012
As the US Republican nominee race continues, it is now almost down to two main contenders- former US House of Representatives speaker Newt Gingrich and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. But is Rick Santorum making a comeback?
On same-sex marriage
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Rainbow Wellington Chair Tony Simpson has been gathering his thoughts on same-sex marriage. Here's a thought-provoking piece he's penned on the issue.
Failed states and the plight of lgbt inhabitants
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3rd February 2012
Why are so many of the world's LGBT crisis hotspots 'failed states?' How did they get that way, and what does the term mean? Moreover, why are the situations of their LGBT (and other) inhabitants often so desperate?
Antisoliciting Bill, Take Three?
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"As I have said before in this column, LGBT Aucklanders and others should oppose this injurious and retrograde bill," Craig Young writes. Finds out why he feels so strongly about it here.
Hungarian Malaise?
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19th January 2012
According to the Economist, Hungary's new Fidesz government is controversial for reasons beyond its pre-emptive same-sex marriage ban and constitutional rollbacks.
Backgrounder: The (unattractive) Iron Lady
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Meryl Streep's performance in this movie is flawless, but the subject herself is unattractive. For those too young to remember Margaret Thatcher, here's a brief backgrounder.
Adoption: Edging Glacially Toward Reform?
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5th January 2012
How close might the legalised adoption of children by same-sex couples in New Zealand be?
Europe and LGBT Rights
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31st December 2011
In the UK, the Cameron administration has found itself on the wrong side of its EU partners. But is it out of step with LGBT opinion?
The Amphibian versus the Mormon?
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15th December 2011
In 2012, it is the turn of the United States to go to the polls. But despite the spasmodic US economy, it is highly likely that Barack Obama might win a second term of office. Why is this, and what are the implications for the US LGBT community?
Grant Robertson and "Identity Politics"
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8th December 2011
So, Grant Robertson is in the running for Labour's deputy leadership after the departure of Annette King from that position. But is Robertson gay or "post-gay?"And what are the boundaries of LGBT politics anyway?
Buddha Wept: LGBT Rights in Burma
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6th December 2011
Rainbow Wellington has criticised the Key administration for its negligence and apathy over international LGBT and other human rights issues. Burma/Myanmar is one particular area of serious concern.
Meet "your" gay and lesbian MPs
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The general election has seen seven gay candidates elected to Parliament. Five are familiar faces, one is slightly less familiar in the house and one is totally new.
Clearing the Debris: Election Summary
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27th November 2011
Well, the election is over. What now? Craig Young takes a look at the results.
So ... what now?
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National took the lead right from the starting gun and showed no signs of slowing, and now we are set for three years only the best euphemist could describe as "interesting".
Why should we vote for you?
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25th November 2011
Pretty simple question really, and one which we gave all the out candidates a chance to answer ahead of tomorrow's election.
