gay rights
Friday Morning Spice
08 Mar 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
“No gay people in Malaysia”. Apartheid hitman released. Women defend R Kelly. Cyril’s reserve bank nationalise promise. Simpsons remove Jackson episode. Irina Shayk hits the beach.
This Heartwarming Moment From Inside Australia’s Parliament Is Pure Class [Video]
04 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Over in Australia they have been fiercely debating the legalisation of same-sex marriage, and to make a point one member of Parliament did something historic.
Powerful Photo Shows Kid Standing Up To 11 000 Anti-Gay Protesters
13 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Marriage equality just got legalised in 10 Mexican states, and some bigoted people were obviously not happy. Cue demonstrations and this iconic photograph.
LISTEN: Here’s The Prank Call To Elton John He Thought Was From Vladimir Putin
17 Sep 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Elton John said publicly last week that he would like to engage with Vladimir Putin, a man who isn’t exactly a friend to the gay community. So did he reach out?
‘God Hates Fags’ – Westboro Baptist Church Picketed Beau Biden’s Funeral [Video]
08 Jun 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you’re a believer in the power of karma then you will no doubt be waiting for the day that the cretins over at Westboro Baptist Church get their comeuppance. Here’s their latest stunt.
Ireland Votes On Whether To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage As Emotions Run High
22 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It is an important day in the land of Guinness and gingers as the country votes in a referendum on same-sex marriage. Plenty of feelings flying around Twitter.
Here Is Your First Transgender Prom King And Queen [Image]
12 May 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After that debacle in California last month which was insanely anti-gay, it’s nice to see that being gay or transgender is embedding itself positively in some societies.
Canada Spites Russia With Thoroughly Gay Olympic Ad [VIDEO]
07 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Much has been made of Russia’s homophobic policies in the lead up to the 2014 Olympics.The Canadian Institute of Diversity and Inclusion have therefore taken it upon themselves to piss the Russians off with the stunning combination of lycra body suits, synchronised thrusting, Human League, and an Olympic sport.
2013 News Highlights In A Quick 6-Minutes [VIDEO]
19 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Man… Where has this year gone? As 2014 slowly creeps upon us a good old friend called reflection kicks in, and hijacks our mind to think about the ups, downs and everything in between that occurred during 2013. Although it would be mind-blowingly impossible to summarize the year, the awesome filmmaker Jean-Louis Nguyen has done just that, creating a six minute video montage of the year’s most headline making moments.
Painting Of Putin Wearing Lingerie Seized For Breaking Laws [IMAGE]
28 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Flashbacks to The Spear. Another political figure has been painted in an unflattering light. This time it’s Russian President Vladimir Putin. The painting depicts him wearing a tight-fitting slip and brushing the hair of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, who is also wearing ladies underwear – check it out below.
Protest At Joburg Pride Parade Leads To Scuffle Between Organisers And Activists [VIDEO]
08 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
This weekend saw thousands of people take part in the annual Joburg Pride parade. The crowd was made up of members and supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community. The festivities came to a halt on Jan Smuts Avenue, however, when protesters blocked the road at a major intersection. The protesters were also members of the the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community.
Mugabe: Same Sex Marriage Leads To Human Extinction
25 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe says that Zimbabwe and other African countries will never recognise gay marriage because it leads to “extinction”. Speaking at a women’s HIV/Aids conference in Harare yesterday, Mugabe, 88, stated emphatically that homosexuality goes against nature AND women’s rights. Why Mugabe – known for his anti-gay standpoint – was invited to talk at such an event is another question entirely.
Obama Under Scrutiny For Vague Stance On Gay Marriage
08 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
US President Barack Obama has never fully backed gay marriage, having said for the last 18 months that his personal views on the matter have been “evolving”. However, with Vice President Joe Biden and Education Secretary Arne Duncan both having recently expressed unequivocal support for gay marriage, Obama’s vagueness on the issue is squarely under the spotlight at the moment.
ANC MP: “Homosexuality Occurs When Certain Rituals Are Not Done”
07 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Divisive comments on same-sex relationships and homosexuality by ANC MP and Head of the Congress of Traditional Leaders, Patekile Holomisa have drawn criticism from defenders of same-sex equality and caused the ANC caucus in Parliament to issue a statement distancing itself from Holomisa’s words.
Spain’s New Presidency Poses Threat To Gay Marriage
22 Nov 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The landslide victory of the opposition conservative Popular Party in Spain is widely viewed as a threat to same-sex marriage in that country. But the gays won’t go down without a fight. Or without a make-out session, for that matter. Watch as a live Al Jazeera news report on the election gets photobombed by two guys furiously sucking face.
Brazil Legalizes Same-Sex Civil Unions
06 May 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Brazil’s Supreme Court last night ruled unanimously that civil unions between same-sex couples were to be allowed – which is a big deal, what with Brazil being home to the world’s largest Roman Catholic population and all. The vote stopped short, however, of legalizing gay marriage.
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