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.
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Chinese Viewers Balk at 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.
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.
Egypt Praises Rami Malek for Oscar Win But Censors Him Too
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.
Thai Transgender Candidate Runs for ‘Next Generation’
Thai 52-year-old transgender candidate, Pauline Ngarmpring, as preferred is pursuing a bid to become the country’s first transgender prime minister.
Gay Muslim Comic Gone From Instagram After Indonesia Warning
An Instagram account that published comic strips depicting the struggles of gay Muslims in Indonesia has disappeared from the site.
Working Families Party Enters its First Pennsylvania Election
Pamela K. Williams’ candidacy offers the “possibility of making history as the commonwealth’s first openly lesbian state representative”.
A Voice for LGBT Rights Silenced in Brazil
Brazil´s Congress has lost an important voice for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people at a time when it is most needed Jean Wyllys.
Egypt’s LGBT Crackdown Expands to Stifle Journalists
The conviction of Mohamed Al-Ghaity, a host on satellite channel LTV, reveals the lengths the government will go to crackdown on discussion of LGBT issues.
Egypt TV Host Gets Year in Prison for Interviewing Gay Man
Egypt TV host Mohammed el-Gheiti was found guilty of encouraging immorality over an August 2018 segment in which his guest speaker described his profession.