by Carol Burger | Mar 9, 2014 | AME Talks, World news
NBC: The Dalai Lama has come out in support of marriage equality, saying it was “OK” and a personal affair for people of the same sex to commit to each other.
by Jen | Mar 6, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have been quick to respond to Pope Francis’s tentative support for civil unions, saying they are a failed experiment which can never be a substitute for marriage equality. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome,...
by Jen | Mar 5, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Jason Tuazon-McCheyne and husband Adrian have started a new political, the Australian Equality Party. Picture: Angie Basdekis TWO gay Brunswick West dads have started a political party aimed at stopping discrimination and homophobia towards the GLBTIQ community. Jason...
by Jen | Mar 5, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Brisbane’s Bree Gerber wants to inspire others not to take love for granted. In a move that is likely to put many husbands and partners to shame, Ms Gerber’s spent two months elaborately planning a surprise dinner for her first wedding anniversary. With...
by Jen | Mar 5, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
As Liberal MP Ewen Jones walked out of the Coalition parties meeting, Tony Abbott gave him a pat on the back and some praise. “Well said,” the PM told the Queensland backbencher. Jones had just delivered a strong defence of non-traditional families, after right wing...
by Jen | Mar 5, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Lately, some LGBTI sceptics of marriage equality have begun declaring the reform a selfish distraction from fighting anti-gay laws in places like Russia and Uganda. It’s a clever ploy. The New Hate is an existential threat to millions of LGBTI people. But to make this...