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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.

Anchorman Geraldo Rivera to Run for Congress

by DC Editors - February 1, 2013

geraldo rivera to run for congress

Daytime sensationalist newsman Geraldo Rivera in surprise political run: Geraldo is infamous in some circles for outlandish claims and bizarre behavior

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

Why Conservatives Should Love Gays and Weed

by Jon Living Larkin - January 26, 2013

Don't Ask Don't Tell Serve Openly

Republicans lost, but why they are opposing legislation and ballot initiatives that so clearly jive with what conservatives say they want for the country.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Big Government, Democrats, LGBT People and Democracy, Republicans

Russia Plunging Deeper into Dictatorship as Gays Targeted

by DC Editors - January 22, 2013

Russian Dictatorship Under renewed Rule of Vladimir Putin

Everyday Russia dictatorship making moves to destroy dissent, today gays are targets

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

Myanmar Author Tests Boundaries of New Freedoms

by DC Editors - November 28, 2012

Remarkable political reform has opened space for civil society and Myanmar author tests boundaries

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, LGBT People and Democracy, Political Artwork

Gay and Transgender Candidates Make Historic Gains Across US

by DC Editors - November 16, 2012

Gay and transgender candidates represent new class of increasingly diverse Congress

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

First Bisexual Congressman in History Elected

by DC Editors - November 13, 2012

History is made by first bisexual Congressman as he prepares for office just like anyone else

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

Dictatorship Puts Russia Protest Leader House Arrest

by DC Editors - October 17, 2012

Russia Protest Leader House Arrest

Leader of mass rallies and Russia protest leader house arrest under Putin’s order on Wednesday

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, LGBT People and Democracy, New York City and State Elections, Russia, Vladimir Putin

Transgender Voters to be Disenfranchised by Voter ID

by DC Editors - October 11, 2012

LGBT Flag Outside Sunny

Rights Group Warns Transgender Voters Could be ‘Collateral Damage’ in Voter ID Battle

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

US Latinos Concerned as Campaign Approaches

by DC Editors - May 25, 2012

US Latinos Concerned cartoon

Al Gore, Villaraigosa Talk Politics as Romney Campaign Seeing Opening With Gay Issues Where Some US Latinos Concerned

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Latino Voting Rights, LGBT People and Democracy, Minority Voting Rights, Republicans

Obama Comes Out For Gay Marriage

by DC Editors - May 9, 2012

Obama Comes Out For Gay Marriage

Position Change Undoubtedly Part of Obama Strategy in Coming Elections as Obama Comes Out

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

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