Articles for SameSame.com.au
Being the Brisbane Editor for SameSame.com.au, I’m constantly busy writing articles for the site. So I thought it was about time I start posting links to them on here. So here is list and links to all of them to date. Enjoy. Be sure to let me know what you think.
Adults bully 10-year-old trans girl
By chadstjames, 16th September, 2011
A ten-year-old transgender girl who has found herself being bullied by adults rather then her fellow classmates has spoken out about her excitement of returning to school as a female.
“Our leather scene needs you!”
By chadstjames, 15th September, 2011
Despite lower attendance figures, Brisbane’s longest running Men’s Leather Club says the city’s 2011 Leather Pride Festival was a success.
This one time, at MANCAMP!
By chadstjames, 7th September, 2011
If any guys are feeling the call of nature this weekend, then MANCAMP is for you!
Should activist t-shirts be worn in schools?
By chadstjames, 4th September, 2011
A US school has backed down after telling a student she could not wear a gay rights t-shirt.
From Underbelly to drag
By chadstjames, 31st August, 2011
Underbelly star Guy Edmonds’ next role will see him donning a frock for The Silver Stiletto.
Glitter Barbarians flashmob an ex-gay clinic
By chadstjames, 26th August, 2011
The Glitter Barbarians have returned with another sparkle-chucking flashmob.
Carl Katter: “Why I had to speak out”
By chadstjames, 25th August, 2011
Man-of-the-moment Carl Katter chats to Same Same about his last few days in the spotlight speaking out for marriage equality.
Lady GaGa does The Simpsons
By chadstjames, 25th August, 2011
What happens when you mix The Simpsons and one of the great musical icons of our time?
Join Fruitopia Fair Day!
By chadstjames, 21st August, 2011
With spring just around the corner Tropical Fruits will be hosting a fun day in Northern NSW for LGBT folks, family, friends and even their pooches too!
Brisbane Leather Pride 2011
By chadstjames, 20th August, 2011
This year’s Brisbane Leather Pride has something for all levels of curiosities.
Attack of the Glitter Barbarians!
By chadstjames, 18th August, 2011
As fears increase over anti-gay politician Michelle Bachmann’s possible ascent to challenge Obama in the US, her husband has faced a Brisbane-style glitter attack.
Bagpipes and glitter at dramatic Brisbane Rally
By chadstjames, 14th August, 2011
Counter protesters with bagpipes barged into Brisbane’s Equal Love rally – with ‘glitterific’ results.
Rally to end our 7-year marriage ban
By chadstjames, 12th August, 2011
It’s the seven year anniversary since our government placed the ban on same-sex marriage – and the Equal Love lobby has planned a national day of action to demand marriage equality!
Zen Zen Zo does Cabaret
By chadstjames, 11th August, 2011
Zen Zen Zo physical dance theatre brings the iconic musical Cabaret to the stage in Brisbane with magnificent results.
Anti-Homophobia rally for ACL Conference
By chadstjames, 5th August, 2011
Brisbane’s Equal Love is taking the fight for equality to the Australian Christian Lobby’s front doorstep!
Captain America: The First Avenger
By chadstjames, 26th July, 2011
Captain America: The First Avenger explodes onto the big screen and doesn’t disappoint!
Why we wave a rainbow flag
By chadstjames, 22nd July, 2011
We wave the rainbow flag above our heads, but do we really know what it means?
The Dark Knight Rises and the speculation begins
By chadstjames, 19th July, 2011
The teaser trailer for Batman: The Dark Knight Rises, and now the speculation begins!
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows 2
By chadstjames, 19th July, 2011
The Harry Potter franchise comes to an end, with a satisfying finale!
By chadstjames, 17th July, 2011
A camp new video parody takes us inside Madonna’s worst nightmare!
By chadstjames, 14th July, 2011
WATCH: Four U.S. soldiers’ take on Britney’s Drop Dead Beautiful!
Julia Gillard may ignore her party on gay marriage
By chadstjames, 7th July, 2011
Julia Gillard ignores the people she is placed to govern over
and now it looks like she’ll possibly even ignore the wishes of her own Labor
party.
Lesbians marry more then gay men
By chadstjames, 7th July, 2011
According to the New York Post, a majority of same-sex
marriage licences being distributed in New York are being given to lesbian
couples.
Farmer Dave is getting hitched?
By chadstjames, 6th July, 2011
Farmer David is getting married?
Missed out on your Prom? Now’s your chance to attend!
By chadstjames, 5th July, 2011
Missed out on your Prom? Queer-friendly event organisers Show
Your Bones are now giving you the chance to attend one.
“Won’t somebody please think of the children?”
By chadstjames, 1st July, 2011
In the fight for gay marriage, you’re bound to get the
occasional oddball desperately spewing toxic garbage about our communities.
By chadstjames, 30th June, 2011
Famous Les Girls showgirl Carlotta is set to be depicted in a
TV mini-series and Courtney Act is up for a role!
Transformers: Dark Of The Moon
By chadstjames, 28th June, 2011
Transformers: Dark Of The Moon is by far the most superior
film in the franchise.
X-Men to tackle gay teen suicide
By chadstjames, 24th June, 2011
In the new issue of X-Men Generation Hope #9 the popular
comic’s writers have decided to tackle the controversial issue of gay teen
suicide.
WATCH: Weird Al’s Lady GaGa parody clip
By chadstjames, 21st June, 2011
It was only a matter of time before Weird Al Yankovic would follow his Lady GaGa parody Perform This Way with an official music video.
Roll Up! Roll Up! The crazy circus is coming to town!
By chadstjames, 21st June, 2011
Just when you’re thought Brisbane Pride was over, time to roll down the red carpet for yet another night of celebration.
Queensland ALP passes motion in support of marriage equality
By chadstjames, 19th June, 2011
If Julia Gillard thought that ignoring the Equal Love protest at yesterday’s ALP State Conference could brush aside the topic of same-sex marriage, she’d have thought wrong.
Julia Gillard fails to show for Equal Love
By chadstjames, 18th June, 2011
According to a political inside source, the PM rearranged her Brisbane schedule to avoid the city’s Equal Love protest.
Rejoice and redecorate! Brisbane Pride’s last weekend
By chadstjames, 17th June, 2011
It saddens me to say this, but all good things must come to an end and this weekend is set to take Pride out with a bang!
Equal Love plans to greet Julia Gillard this Saturday in Brisbane
By chadstjames, 17th June, 2011
Julia Gillard is set to address the ALP state conference this Saturday in Brisbane – and Equal Love protesters plan to meet her head on.
The winners of the 2011 Queen’s Ball Awards are…
By chadstjames, 15th June, 2011
On Sunday Cloudland celebrated the 50th Annual Queen’s Ball Awards. Here’s who won the prestigious awards.
Film review: Super 8
By chadstjames, 9th June, 2011
If you had to describe ‘Super 8′ in one sentence it would be best to simply say ‘Stand By Me’ meets ‘Cloverfield’.
Get your Pride on this weekend!
By chadstjames, 9th June, 2011
Brisbane is exploding this weekend with all things Pride. What will you be checking out?
Rip & Roll poster tagged with “Kill ‘em all”
By chadstjames, 3rd June, 2011
The welcome news of Adhsel reversing their decision to remove the Rip & Roll posters has taken a nasty turn, as one of the so called “controversial” posters was found vandalised on Thursday morning.
Adopt an Orangutan orphan
By chadstjames, 2nd June, 2011
This World Environment Day, orphan Orangutans need your help. Will YOU adopt one?
Adshel caves into homophobic pressure
By chadstjames, 1st June, 2011
On Wednesday night I was walking down the street with my best mate when we saw this ad on a bus stop. Needless to say we got onto discussing how society and its acceptance of the LGBT community was moving forward. We spoke too soon…
Celebrate Brisbane Pride with Bluehouse and the Silver Sircus
By chadstjames, 31st May, 2011
Melbourne’s beloved folk-pop trio Bluehouse and Brisbane’s acclaimed dark cabaret ensemble Silver Sircus are teaming up for an unforgettable performance for the 2011 Brisbane Pride Festival this Thursday the 2nd of June at the Judith Write Centre Performance Space.
Study shows more countries are accepting homosexuality
By chadstjames, 31st May, 2011
A report compiled by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago examined general trends in over 50 countries regarding attitudes towards homosexuality.
Moscow Pride turns violent
By chadstjames, 29th May, 2011
Many gay activists were arrested and detained by Moscow police as violence broke out during the banned Moscow Pride March near the Kremlin Wall yesterday.
What’s hot at Brisbane Pride 2011
By chadstjames, 28th May, 2011
With so many exciting things going on right through the month of June, its hard to decide which Brisbane Pride events to attend. Here’s our picks.
McKellen’s message to “coward” Moscow Mayor
By chadstjames, 27th May, 2011
Sir Ian McKellen has called the Mayor of Moscow a coward, as the outspoken actor gives his support to Saturday’s illegal Moscow Pride March.
Comedian targets hate church
By chadstjames, 24th May, 2011
Westboro ‘God Hates Fags’ Baptist Church protests at comedian Lisa Lampanelli’s show, with hilarious results.
Glitter guerilla: “Feel the rainbow, Newt!”
By chadstjames, 19th May, 2011
See the action as an anti same-sex marriage politician meets a protestor armed with a box of glitter.
Rugby Union star retiring to become a gay activist
By chadstjames, 17th May, 2011
UK rugby union star Ben Cohen is retiring from the sport to become a gay rights activist.
Australia’s ‘First Bloke’ called upon to support marriage equality
By chadstjames, 17th May, 2011
Since Julia Gillard’s de facto has stated that he would like to marry the Prime Minister, marriage advocates are calling on him to show support of same-sex marriage. The question everyone is wondering is, will he?
Jake Shears turns to twitter to reveal his filthy gorgeous side
By chadstjames, 15th May, 2011
Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears turns to twitter to share a few racy pics.
The must-see movies of May
By chadstjames, 11th May, 2011
With so many exciting movies coming out in May, here are a few of the must see ones to check out during this cold winter month.
Rockhampton prepares to raise the rainbow flag for Central Queensland’s first Fair Day
By chadstjames, 10th May, 2011
The very first Central Queensland Fair day will promote the area’s diversity on the 21st of May in Rockhampton.
High profile footballer Anton Hysen on coming out
By chadstjames, 9th May, 2011
The world’s only openly gay high profile footballer/soccer player says others should not worry about fans’ reactions.
Film: Snowtown
By chadstjames, 1st May, 2011
Snowtown brings one of Australia’s most horrific murder cases to the big screen.
Royal couple urged to support marriage equality
By chadstjames, 27th April, 2011
Buckingham Palace has been given a giant card calling for soon-to-be married couple Prince William and Kate Middleton to support marriage equality.
Britney Spears releases an official remix of Till The World Ends feat. Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha
By chadstjames, 26th April, 2011
Take a listen to Britney’s new official remix of ‘Till The World Ends’ featuring Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha.
Gold Coast Gay Day 2011 is just around the corner!
By chadstjames, 26th April, 2011
Gold Coast Gay Day 2011 is set to go off with a vengeance this Sunday 1 May.
LISTEN: The Weird Al parody Lady GaGa doesn’t want you to hear
By chadstjames, 21st April, 2011
Lady GaGa is the most recent star to go under the parody pen of Weird Al Yankovic, and it seems mother monster isn’t too impressed.
