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Tag Archives: gay rights
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.
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.
Responding To The ‘No Fats, No Fems’ Shirt
The response to the ‘No Fats, No Fems’ shirt has been one of outrage. While that’s a valid response, there is an opportunity to respond in other ways as well.
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?
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.
Global Pride Summit
The world’s first online Global Pride Summit will bring together some of the greatest LGBT celebrities, teachers, business leaders, healers, coaches and artists.
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.
Examining Australia’s Gay Rights Movement
After the election (and subsequent removal) of Australia’s anti-gay Prime Minister Tony Abbott – how strong is the Australian gay rights movement in general?
Equal Rights – You Have The Right To Remain Gay?
Equal rights are at the forefront of many people’s mind. While equal rights are being discussed all over the world, are the voices of all gay people being heard?
When Gay Rights Go Backwards
A lot of attention is being given to gay rights at the moment. Issues such as marriage equality and reducing discriminatory are enjoying widespread attention.