Alex Walker is a Democrat hopeful looking to unseat his rival Lauren Boebert for the 3rd district representative seat, reports Queerty. Walker faces a dozen other candidates vying for the seat, but his latest campaign video is likely to out-do anything his opponents come out with. ENOUGH BS! VOTE FOR ALEX WALKER It’s well-known that...
The Mardi Gras Parade is March 5th and, as always, the question is, where’s the best place to see it? This year, for covid safety, The Parade is returning to The Sydney Cricket Ground rather than its traditional route up Oxford Street. But there is a more glamorous option that’ll also keep you safe and...
HOTEL: Pullman Hotel Hyde Park | Website There’s no better time to show your pride and venture out with the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate than during Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras. The famous Mardi Gras parade is typically held on Oxford Street with plenty of other nightlife activities to participate in while there. The...
A Chorus Line is a musical telling the story of the backing dancers whose job it is to make the star look great. For once, the spotlight is turned on them, revealing the heartache, the euphoria and the exhaustion of what it takes to put yourself out there. It was a massive hit when it...
A debate that has raged in America since the advent of same-sex marriage is whether businesses may legally deny their services to queer people on the basis of their religious belief. Historically, the Supreme Court has refused to take up similar issues surrounding religious freedom and anti-discrimination laws, but on Tuesday, February 22 a brief...
President Vladimir Putin of Russia has recognised two separatist pro-Moscow regions in Ukraine on Monday, February 21, heightening tensions between the neighbouring nations, reports CNN. As world leaders employ diplomatic discussions, a report from Foreign Policy states that US intelligence believes Russia’s government will target prominent political opponents, dissidents and activists if invasion is successful....
Hayley Tanzer, known professionally as Tanzer, is an Australian DJ, singer, composer and artist who moved to Europe and has made quite a splash in Italy. Returning to Oz, Tanzer is teasing her forthcoming album Disco Automatic with her tracks Tango and Deep Fried Disco. Set to perform in venues during the Sydney Gay And...
There’s great LGBTQIA+ cinema, with dramas, comedies and documentaries representing queer narratives screening around the world at festivals, like the Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival that’s running from February 17 to March 3. B-BOY BLUES At The Mardi Gras Film Festival B-Boy Blues is an ambitious, rewarding examination of a relationship going through its stages....
In the US, Republican-controlled states currently have more than 150 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills in progress. These bills run the gamut from banning transgender students’ participation in sports to banning conversations around sexuality in classrooms, reports USA Today. Predictions are grim for LGBTQIA+ youth if these bills are passed. CRITICISMS ARE BEING DRAWN OF CONSERVATIVE ‘ANTI-GAY BILLS’...
Whenever Mardi Gras comes around each year, we here at DNA love getting the chance to see the community come out in togetherness. This Sunday, February 20 we are bringing back the DNA stall for Fair Day! If you find yourself at Fair Day, as you very much should if possible, come by for a...
The 2009 play Cock by Mike Bartlett is being revived on London’s West End starring Taron Egerton and Jonathon Bailey as the titular male love interests. Ahead of opening night, the two actors discuss the delicate themes of identity and queerness in a video posted to Instagram, reports Attitude. YOU COULD SAY IT’S A COCK-TEASE...
In a near unanimous vote, the Conversion Practices Prohibition bill has passed in New Zealand (Aotearoa) meaning an end to the practice of conversion therapies on Tuesday, February 15. Outlawing this practice was an election promise made by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with the legislation reportedly having more public input than any other in the...
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In Canada, trade routes are being severely affected by protests from truckers who are against the vaccine mandates. The protestors have been using the online chat platform Zello to organise their efforts, but anti-protestors have discovered their chatrooms and, in an absurd twist, are flooding them with the song Ram Ranch, reports Vice. ROUND ‘EM...
EXPERIENCE: Skydive Australia | Website | InstagramMODELS: Tim and Rod | Instagram DNA asked super-sexy The Amazing Race winners Tim and Rod to take the plunge and do a tandem skydive (courtesy of Skydive Australia). And because it was for DNA, they agreed to do it in swimwear! It was a bit cold at first,...