Author Archive
2006: A YEAR IN HEADLINES:
Gays and lesbians were in the national spotlight like never before in 2006, thanks to the controversial Civil Union Bill. We examine the leading stories of the year, and list our heroes and villains of '06
2006: THE BEST OF THE YEAR:
Another year of product churned out by the global entertainment machine. From Nelly Furtado and Borat to Desperate Housewives, we take a look back at the best music, movies and television of 2006.
KENYA: AIDS SERVICES FOR GAY MEN SLOWLY GROWS:
Although sex between men remains illegal in Kenya, services addressing the sexual health needs of men who have sex with men are slowly becoming available.
GAY NIGERIAN DEPORTED BY UK:
A twenty year old Nigerian gay man seeking asylum in the UK has been deported back to Nigeria - where he could face death.
CIVIL UNION ACT CLARIFIED:
The Department of Home Affairs has clarified the status of religious leaders and same-sex marriage in South Africa.
CIRCUMCISION & AIDS: MORE PROOF:
Another two studies in Kenya and Uganda have added further weight to evidence that circumcision among men lowers the risk of contracting HIV.
ELTON TO HEAD DIANA MEGA-CONCERT:
Princes William and Harry have announced that Sir Elton John will head a concert to commemorate the life of their mother Princess Diana.
SA GAY MARRIAGE LAW CAUSES UPROAR IN ZIM:
The legalisation of same-sex marriage in South Africa has caused controversy among Zimbabwean politicians.
OUT DEMANDS POLICE PROTECTION FOR LGBT PEOPLE:
OUT has issued a statement claiming that Brooklyn police have refused to work with it to stop hate crimes against LGBT people in Tshwane.
CONSERVATIVE U.S. JEWS SEND MIXED MESSAGE:
Conservative Jewish leaders in the U.S. have approved same-sex unions and gay ordination but, bizarrely, still voted to ban gay sex.