South Africa: The State versus identity
South African citizens can do almost nothing without an Identity Document (ID). People whose ID particulars do not match their gender identity, gender expression and ultimately who they are, face obstruction, regular ridicule and discrimination. When the power of the state and the public sector control, rather than serve an individual’s most fundamental resource— their […]
Are good-looking men selfish? Study says yes
A new study has concluded that the more good-looking a man’s body is, the more likely he is to have attitudes that promote selfishness and inequality. Researchers from Brunel University in London set out to test an evolutionary psychology theory that argues that because attractive people tend to prevail in competitions for social status, they […]
Hand-holding gay MP asks, “What’s the fuss?”
Openly gay MP Ian Ollis has responded to the social media buzz sparked by him holding his boyfriend’s hand at the State of the Nation Address (SONA) Ollis was photographed arriving outside Parliament last Thursday hand in hand with partner Adriaan Roets. The proud display of same-sex affection at a high profile official state function […]
Teachers blamed for deadly anti-gay school riot
Teachers at a Ghanaian school that erupted into violence over two pupils who reportedly had gay sex have been blamed for not taking action against “homosexual acts” at the school. Earlier this month, police accidentally shot and killed a boy in an effort to calm the teen mob at St Paul’s Boys Senior High School […]
Father stabs gender nonconforming child to death
A man has allegedly stabbed and killed his gender nonconforming child, adding to the recent spike in deadly attacks against transgender people in the US. According to early reports, Kevin Golec, 52, stabbed Bri (or Brian) Golec, 22, in an altercation at their home in Akron, Ohio on Friday night. The older man told 911 […]