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Category Archives: Gay Rights
Being Gay And Conservative In The Trump Era
4 guys share what it is like to be a gay conservative, their thoughts on the Trump presidency and how we can bridge the political divide.
Carlos Brandt Talks Gay Activism
For gay rights activist Carlos Brandt, visibility is an essential part towards achieving equality. Check out the Carlos Brandt interview here.
Has ABC Mishandled Tom Ballard Sexual Assault Claims?
Comedian and host of the ABC ‘Tonightly’ show Tom Ballard has been accused of sexual assault. Has ABC completely mishandled its response?
The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide Turns 25
The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide, a pioneering publication for LGBT rights, is celebrating its 25th year of publication.
Can The Gay Bathhouse Make A Comeback?
In an increasingly digitally connected world, can the gay bathhouse make a comeback? With a little bit of rebranding and refocus, I think it can!
An Open Letter To ‘Men’s Health’ Magazine
Dear Men’s Health,
I’m a long-term, loyal subscriber. I love your magazine and get lots of useful, useable information every issue.
The Gay Beards: Artistic & Authentic
There’s more to The Gay Beards than just glitter, flowers and artistic beard props. Check out the interview with Brian and Johnathan below.
Bows4Pride Launches In Time For Pride17
Want to look good, do good, and make a statement? Now you can. Bows4Pride is a fundraising campaign launching on the eve of gay pride 2017.
Feminism Lessons For The Gay Rights Movement
The modern feminist movement has been around for 50+ years. Yet, women still aren’t equal to men. Which leads to two interesting and complex questions.
Political Polls Should Be Banned
Fool me once (Brexit), shame on you. Fool me twice (Trump), shame on me. We cannot be fooled for a third time. Political polls should be banned.
President Trump: How To Process
There are a number of ways to process the presidential election of Donald J Trump. Whatever you’re feeling, know that it’s OK and you are not alone.
Remember When Australia Had Marriage Equality?
In 2016, for a number of strange and strangely interrelated reasons, Australia remains the only English-speaking country in the world not to have marriage equality.
Renaming Gay Pride To Gay Rights
As Gay Pride Month draws to a close in the USA, it’s worth asking whether renaming Pride to Rights might better reflect what the whole month is actually about.
Could Gun Safety Become The New Marriage Equality?
In the wake of the tragedy in Orlando, the LGBT community can play a leading role in turning this tragic moment into a powerful movement that takes on the issue of gun safety once and for all.
What’s Up With Marriage Equality in Australia?
Why is it that the land of sun, surf and speedos, the country that gave the world Kylie, Dame Edna and Hugh Jackman (he’s not gay, but he is hot!) is lagging so far behind on marriage equality?
The Benefits Of Choosing Not To Come Out
It’s assumed that all gay people will at some stage in their lives, come out. Or at least that they should. The base assumption has been that to come out is the right / proper thing to do.
Why Is Everyone Coming Out On YouTube – And Is That A Bad Thing?
These days, it seems that everyone is coming out on YouTube. Why has YouTube become such a popular way for people to come out – and is it a bad thing?
Global Pride Summit Reflections
EXCLUSIVE – Founder of the Global Pride Summit, Mark Anthony Lord shares his reflections on creating the world’s first ever Global Pride Summit and how it went.
A Simple Message To Marriage Equality Haters
As momentum for marriage equality builds in Australia, it’s inevitable that the voices of marriage equality haters get louder as well. Here’s my simple message to them.
The Purple Bombers
Homophobia in sports, especially male-dominated team sports, continues to be an ongoing issue. One Aussie football club is doing their bit to make a real difference.
LGBT Teen Suicide: Keep The Conversation Going
The issue of LGBT teen suicide hit the gay and mainstream consciousness in a big way in 2010. In the years since, how much has really changed?
Is The Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras Worth It?
For people in the northern hemisphere, is the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras worth the trip? UPDATED: Latest 2018 parade & party info.
Gay Equality In Our Lifetime?
With the gay rights movement in full swing, there’s a lot we can learn about where we’re going based on what we’ve seen unfold in the women’s liberation movement.
A New LGBTI Identity
These are exciting, and increasingly progressive, times for the LGBTI community. Gay rights are now firmly planted in the mainstream political discourse.