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LGBT People and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles

Since the end of the 19th century, there has been a global movement towards increased visibility, recognition, and legal gender rights including a focus on LGBT people and democracy. Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Indonesia’s New Criminal Code Assaults Rights

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Indonesia’s New Criminal Code Assaults Rights

Indonesia’s new criminal code puts at risk the basic rights of millions. LGBT people, and religious minorities will be particularly affected.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia, LGBT People and Democracy, Women and Democracy

Florida Doesn’t Need a Speech Czar

June 28, 2022 by Steve Schneider Leave a Comment

Full disclosure: I’m a liberal Democrat. So, I won’t be sending in my vote-by-mail ballot for Ron DeSantis in November. Nor will I vote for him in 2024.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Journalism and Free Speech, LGBT People and Democracy, Republicans

Celebrity Caitlyn Jenner Explores Run For California Governor

April 8, 2021 by DC Editors 2 Comments

Celebrity Caitlyn Jenner Explores Run For California Governor

Caitlyn Jenner, a former reality TV star, is reportedly meeting with political advisors as she considers bid for governor of California.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: American State Elections, Celebrity Politics, LGBT People and Democracy

Chechnya Release Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isayev

February 10, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Chechnya Release Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isayev

With the help of Russia, security services in Chechnya are holding two members of the LGBT+ community in total arbitrariness.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, LGBT People and Democracy, Russia

Court Rules Therapists Have Right to Offer Conversion Therapy

February 3, 2021 by Steve Schneider 1 Comment

Right to Offer Conversion Therapy

A three-judge federal panel recently green-lighted a controversial form of treatment for minors despite opposition.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: LGBT People and Democracy

Not A Lost Cause: A Black Queer Southerner’s Perspective on Southern Politics

December 2, 2020 by Erin Green 2 Comments

Not A Lost Cause: A Black Queer Southerner’s Perspective on Southern Politics

Georgia flipped blue in the November 3 election to the surprise of many. However, there is little awareness of the role voter suppression might have played in keeping Georgia red in the past.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, American Local Elections, American State Elections, Democrats, LGBT People and Democracy, Minority Voting Rights, Republicans, Voter Suppression

ID Laws and Stigma Are Keeping Some Trans Voters Away From the Polls

August 4, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

ID Laws and Stigma Are Keeping Some Trans Voters Away From the Polls

Voters are not to be discriminated against. However, ID laws and stigma are leading to just that effect, keeping some trans voters away from the polls.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, LGBT People and Democracy, Minority Voting Rights, Voter ID

US trans and non-binary people hit by voting barriers

June 17, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

US trans and non-binary people hit by voting barriers

Voter identification barriers are still prevalent in the U.S. electoral landscape. Trans and non-binary people are the recent victims.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: LGBT People and Democracy, Minority Voting Rights, Voter ID, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression

Russia reacts to murder of Yelena Grigoriyeva, takes down suspected anti-LGBT site

July 29, 2019 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Russia reacts to murder of Yelena Grigoriyeva, takes down suspected anti-LGBT site

Russia takes down anti-LGBT site that added activist Yelena Grigoriyeva to hit list weeks before her murder. The Moscow Times wrote about Russia’s reaction.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, LGBT People and Democracy, Russia

AP-NORC Poll: LGBT Candidates Still Face Some Extra Hurdles

June 27, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

AP-NORC Poll: LGBT Candidates Still Face Some Extra Hurdles

Number of U.S. voters say they’d have some hesitancy about supporting an LGBT candidate for president, according to a new poll from AP-NORC.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: LGBT People and Democracy

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