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.
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.
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.
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.
Candidate Q&A: Guy McCallum
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25th November 2011
Now for something a little different: Dunedin's Guy McCallum is out and proud and a candidate for the Act Party. He tells us why he leans to the right.
Candidate Q&A: Kelly Buchanan
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20th November 2011
Meet Alliance's Wellington Central candidate Kelly Buchanan.
Candidate Q&A: Grant Seton
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19th November 2011
There are plenty of out candidates running in the General Election this month. Here is Rangitikei independent candidate Grant Seton.
Candidate Q&A: Damian Light
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13th November 2011
There are plenty of out candidates running in the General Election this month. We put our questions to UnitedFuture's Damian Light, who is 12th on the list and running on the North Shore.
Candidate Q&A: Rachael Goldsmith
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12th November 2011
There are plenty of out candidates running in the General Election. We put our questions to the Green Party's Clutha-Southland candidate Rachael Goldsmith, who is bi.
Candidate Q&A: Jordan Carter
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10th November 2011
There are plenty of out candidates running in the General Election so we are profiling some for you to get to know them a little better. Here's Jordan Carter, who is ranked 40th on Labour's list.
Candidate Q&A: Jan Logie
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4th November 2011
There are plenty of out candidates running in the General Election this month - we profile the Green Party's Mana candidate Jan Logie, who is in 9th place on the party's list.
In our own backyard
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27th October 2011
Did you know people gay sex is a criminal act in the majority of nations in the Commonwealth? As CHOGM begins in Perth, we share a list of shame, outlining the countries where change is vital to shake off the colonial hangover.
Separate, but equal
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Writer and filmmaker Chaz Harris shares a passionate account of why he believes civil unions are not enough, and we deserve full marriage rights.
Rainbow Wellington candidates' forum
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17th October 2011
Rainbow Wellington's candidates' forum saw plenty of lively debate and the group's secretary Tony Reed provides a report of the evening.
