Romney to Close PBS: Bye, Bye Birdy?

October 8, 2012 in Current Affairs, Film & TV, News, Politics

Though I like to think of myself as being informed about politics, the truth is there is quite a lot that I don’t know about our political system and there is even less that I know about US politics. As we draw even closer to the next United States presidential election, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have been filling the news channels and news websites with their pledges and what they will do as President of the United States of America. I don’t know much about what they stand for because, as ignorant as this is, I don’t get a [...]

Civil Unions to be Amended, Not Repealed

June 12, 2012 in Current Affairs, Gender, Health, Human Rights, News, People, Politics, Religion, Sexuality, Society

QLD Civil Unions are to be amended to come into line with the rest of the states as of this afternoon. The change will mean that same-sex couples will still be able to register their union, however will no longer be able to have a state-sanctioned ceremony. Couples will be able to participate in a private ceremony, should they wish. A report by brisbanetimes.com.au states: Premier Campbell Newman says Queensland’s same-sex civil unions laws will not be completely repealed, but will be amended to bring the legislation into line with other states. Under the proposed changes, same-sex couples would still [...]