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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

February 1, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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, LGBT People and Democracy

Why Conservatives Should Love Gays and Weed

January 26, 2013 by Jon Living Larkin Leave a Comment

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

January 22, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

November 28, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

November 16, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

November 13, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

October 17, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

October 11, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

May 25, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

May 9, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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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