by John | Jul 31, 2012 | News, World news
If there are some MPs wavering on this, Key’s vote might just bring them over, writes Political Editor Duncan Garner. John Key has given his crucial nod to gay marriage, and his support could be vital in seeing this private members bill get passed into law. Key...
by John | Jul 31, 2012 | News, World news
WASHINGTON — A Democratic Party source confirmed to The Huffington Post that the party will include a plank supporting marriage equality in its official platform at the upcoming convention. The news, first reported by the Washington Blade, represents a historic...
by John | Jul 30, 2012 | Overseas commentary
Next week, I head out on a two-week vacation. With pit stops in two of North America’s greatest cities — New York and Toronto — I will spend most of my time in Niagara Falls, USA. That’s my hometown. I haven’t been back in two years. And...
by John | Jul 30, 2012 | News, World news
A leading American gay rights activist says he is confident New Zealand will legalise same sex marriage soon. Evan Wolfson, who was once voted in Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of the year, was a guest speaker at a gay rights seminar in Wellington...
by John | Jul 30, 2012 | News, World news
THE GAY WEDDING BUS is revving up. In the driving seat is Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, sporting a big red T-shirt with the message, “Civil partnership is NOT marriage equality”. Behind him, highly excited, the latest crew to leap on board: the entire membership of Cork...