FEARS OF A “GAY GENOCIDE” IN UGANDA
There has been an unconfirmed claim that extremists are planning to attack and kill gay Ugandans in a “gay genocide”. The rumours reflect growing concerns that the LGBT community in Uganda may face a backlash after the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act was annulled last week on a technicality. On Wednesday, the Facebook group Uganda Gay on […]
FUTURE SEX: THE END OF GAY?
The annual season of LGBTI Pride celebrations in many countries is drawing to close. It is time to blow our whistles but also to pause and reflect. As many western nations progress towards a post-homophobic society, how will the increasing equality and social acceptance of LGBTI people affect the expression of human sexuality? If we […]
HERE’S WHY WE LOVE CHRIS PRATT…
What’s not to love about Hollywood’s newest hunky action star? Chris Pratt, the Guardians of the Galaxy actor, has not only given a thumbs up to a gay superhero hook-up, but he’s also truly ogle-worthy material. Some may not know that the lead in the latest Marvel hit film wasn’t always buff and boasting ripped […]
STUDY REVEALS JOB BIAS AGAINST GAYS & LESBIANS
A European study has revealed that openly gay people are 40% less likely to be offered a job interview compared to those who do not disclose their sexuality. The research, by Dr Nick Drydakis, a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Anglia Ruskin University, is published in the latest edition of the International Journal of Manpower. Four […]
LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX BABY, LET’S TALK ABOUT HIV…
One of my favourite sitcom quotes comes from Will & Grace when Karen tries to coax Jack into sleeping with Beverly (Lesley Jordan) for money. “Oh you’ll do it. You’ll do it the same way any self-respecting woman does. Get on your back, point your heels to Jesus and think of handbags.” Don’t know about […]
AFRICAN AIDS DELEGATES WON’T LEAVE AUSTRALIA
Around 25 African delegates who attended the recent 20th International AIDS Conference in Melbourne haven’t yet left Australia and plan to apply for asylum. According to Radio Australia, the delegates are currently staying in crisis accommodation. The conference, which ended on 25 July, saw some 12,000 delegates from 200 countries taking part. It’s unclear if […]