Malawi reverses gay marriage referendum comments
The Malawian government has “clarified” comments made by President Mutharika regarding apparent plans for a referendum on same-sex marriage. Last week, local media quoted Mutharika as announcing that “contentious issues” like marriage equality would be put to the public to decide in referendums. The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has since reported that the government denied the […]
Drag performer makes a splash on Idols South Africa
Drag artist Shenay O’Brien has made history after she sang her way into the women’s top 16 in this year’s Idols South Africa contest. Shenay, also known as 26-year-old former drama student and performer Thiart Li, has been wowing audiences with her powerful voice. According to the Idols SA website, Shenay does not identify as transgender […]
Anti-gay clerk Kim Davis appeals her jailing
The group defending American anti-gay marriage clerk Kim Davis has filed an appeal in a bid to have her released from jail. Davis was found guilty of contempt last Thursday after she refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses from her Rowan County office in Kentucky as ordered by the courts. On Sunday, Liberty Counsel, an […]