France marriage equality rolling blog
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Posted in:
Blogger Zone
24th April 2013
The French Parliament has approved its own marriage equality and adoption reform legislation overnight.
Marriage Equality Herald poll: Not so shocking?
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Posted in:
Blogger Zone
26th March 2013
Public opposition to marriage equality has grown significantly since a law change to legalise it came before Parliament. Or has it?
Religion and marriage equality
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During the debate at the second reading of Louisa Wall’s bill, Craig Hoyle was interested to hear several MPs use religion as their justification for voting against marriage equality.
Gay Military Suicide: Why?
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Posted in:
Blogger Zone
4th March 2013
In the wake of the Corporal Doug Hughes military suicide, what is known about the case, and what research currently exists about the extent of LGBT military suicide after arduous service in theatres of combat like the Afghan War?
Love, Trust, Marriage and HIV
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What will marriage equality mean for safe sex campaigns and HIV prevention in the future? Michael Stevens weighs in.
Post Parade
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Michael Stevens offers his thoughts on the Auckland Pride Parade. What was brilliant - and where can we improve next time?
Craig's south-east Asian tour!
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Posted in:
Blogger Zone
30th January 2013
Craig Hoyle is blogging his way through south-east Asia! Keep up with his adventures and exploits here!
Jelly wrestling and other craziness
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While nothing will ever compare to the craziness of his last flat, Craig Hoyle introduces you to the cast of colourful characters living in his new flat at Commercial Road.
Right to Life attacks Womens Health Action and Family Planning
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Posted in:
Blogger Zone
8th January 2013
Prohibitionist anti-abortion group Right to Life New Zealand has launched an attack on the charitable status of Women’s Health Action and the Family Planning Association of New Zealand under the Charities Act 2004.
2013?
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Posted in:
Blogger Zone
4th January 2013
What might 2013 bring in the areas of politics and religion? Craig Young consults his crystal ball and makes some predictions.
Losing My Religion
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People always ask Exclusive Brethren escapee Craig Hoyle whether he is still religious. It's been a journey of learning for him to find that answer for himself. He shares.
Divergent views
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Posted in:
Blogger Zone
28th November 2012
"Lest it be thought that Mr Bakshi’s views are somehow representative of Sikhism, I’ve decided to cite a more balanced account ..."
Dinner with the US Ambassador
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Our blogger Craig Hoyle had dinner with the US Ambassador and his partner at their official residence, Camperdown!
NZ's First Gay Prime Minister
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"Ladies and gentlemen, today we have a bit of an exclusive here on Bipolar Bear: the Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key, has come out. To me."
Catch Up?
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Michael Stevens has been busy! What has he been up to? What are his latest insights? And what are his thoughts on some of the issues impacting gay Aucklanders right now?