Pope disappoints by attacking gay marriage during US visit
LGBT Catholics in America have been hurt by Pope Francis’ condemnation of gay and lesbian unions and his refusal to meet LGBT individuals during his visit to the country. While the Pontiff has angered conservatives in the US by calling for action against climate change and urging Americans to welcome immigrants, they remain firmly united […]
What gay fathers can teach us about feminism and parenthood
Once upon a (fairly recent) time, fathers went out to work and paid the bills while mothers stayed home to raise children and kept the house spotless. But this nuclear family model – a heterosexual man and a heterosexual woman with children – has begun to change in the past few decades. Many men in […]
Idols SA’s Shenay O’Brien talks to Mambaonline
Drag diva Shenay O’Brien made history after she sang her way into the women’s top 16 in this year’s Idols South Africa contest. While she didn’t make it to the top 10, it’s safe to say that Shenay left a lasting impression on the public, thanks to her powerful voice and gender role playing on […]