LGBT rights
Poland’s Populist Government Has Declared War on the LGBTQ Community
“People who look stereotypically queer or gay are being attacked on the street for this, almost every day.”
Japan’s First Openly Gay Parliament Member Promises to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Taiga Ishikawa promises to accomplish the task in six years. If successful, Japan will join Taiwan as the only Asian state to recognize marriage equality.
Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea to Recognise LGBTQ+ Relationships
The court also refused to direct the Central Government to create laws that would allow LGBTQ+ couples to get married or divorced, or adopt a kid.
Brazil Is Making Homophobia a Crime
The country's Supreme Court voted Thursday to make discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender unconstitutional.
The Philippine Government is Conducting an Online Poll on Same-Sex Unions
Is the Philippine House of Representatives considering legislating same-sex unions?
the complicated politics of boycotting brunei
After the Sultan of Brunei announced the introduction of Sharia Law this week, the international community has reacted by calling for boycotting his hotels. But is that the most useful way to call for change?
the complicated politics of boycotting brunei
After the Sultan of Brunei announced the introduction of Sharia Law this week, the international community has reacted by calling for boycotting his hotels. But is that the most useful way to call for change?
UK Supreme Court Backs Bakery That Refused to Make Pro-Gay Marriage Cake
“This court has held that ‘nobody should be forced to have or express a political opinion in which he [or she] does not believe,’” justice Lady Hale said.
I'm a Gay Man and I'm Not Voting in Indonesia's 2019 Election
This time, I refuse to choose the lesser of two evils.
Is New Zealand Ever Going to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy?
Might be time to stop trying to pray away the gay.
Toronto Police withdraw application to march in Pride parade
Pride organizers said on Monday that community trust in Toronto police has been "shaken" over the Bruce McArthur case.
At Women's March Jakarta, a Thousand Reasons to Fight
Last weekend, people from different walks of life marched the streets of Jakarta to fight against every injustice, from violence against women to homophobia.