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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.

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

By Erin Green - December 2, 2020 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

By DC Editors - August 4, 2020 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

By DC Editors - June 17, 2020 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

By DC Editors - July 29, 2019 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

By DC Editors - June 27, 2019 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

In Politics and Gay? Many US Voters Say, ‘So What?’

By DC Editors - April 13, 2019 1 Comment

In Politics and Gay? Many US Voters Say, 'So What?'

Election of Chicago’s first black lesbian mayor, rise to prominence of a gay presidential candidate indicate that in US politics, LGBTQ is now accepted.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: LGBT People and Democracy

Chinese Viewers Balk at Bohemian Rhapsody Film Censorship

By DC Editors - March 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

Bohemian Rhapsody Film Censorship

A huge fan of rock legends Queen, Peng Yanzi rushed to see Bohemian Rhapsody, the biopic about the band’s late lead singer, Freddie Mercury.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, China, Journalism and Free Speech, LGBT People and Democracy

Human Rights Campaign to Honor Christina Aguilera

By DC Editors - March 10, 2019 Leave a Comment

Human Rights Campaign to Honor Christina Aguilera

Human Rights Campaign to honor Christina Aguilera with Ally for Equality award as she uses her platform to share hope and inspiration to the marginalized.

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

Egypt Praises Rami Malek for Oscar Win But Censors Him Too

By DC Editors - March 5, 2019 2 Comments

Egypt Praises Rami Malek for Oscar

Egyptian authorities were eager to claim a connection to Egyptian-American actor Rami Malek after his best actor win at the Academy Awards last week.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Egypt, Journalism and Free Speech, LGBT People and Democracy, Middle East, Political Artwork

Thai Transgender Candidate Runs for ‘Next Generation’

By DC Editors - February 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

Thai Transgender Candidate

Thai 52-year-old transgender candidate, Pauline Ngarmpring, as preferred is pursuing a bid to become the country’s first transgender prime minister.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, LGBT People and Democracy, Thailand

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Blind Massachusetts Voters Blind Massachusetts Voters Worry About Mail Voting Barriers (1/21/2021) - Use of the accessible mail-in system relies on a voter having access to a computer,…
Not A Lost Cause: A Black Queer Southerner’s Perspective on Southern Politics Not A Lost Cause: A Black Queer Southerner’s Perspective on Southern Politics (12/2/2020) - Georgia flipped blue in the November 3 election to the surprise of many. However, there…
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ID Laws and Stigma Are Keeping Some Trans Voters Away From the Polls ID Laws and Stigma Are Keeping Some Trans Voters Away From the Polls (8/4/2020) - Voters are not to be discriminated against. However, ID laws and stigma are leading to…
30 years after the ADA, access to voting for people with disabilities is still an issue 30 years after the ADA, access to voting for people with disabilities is still an issue (7/27/2020) - Though a landmark legislation, the American with Disabilities Act has not offered the disabled their…
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