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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.

Human Rights Campaign to Honor Christina Aguilera

by DC Editors - March 10, 2019

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

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

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

Gay Muslim Comic Gone From Instagram After Indonesia Warning

by DC Editors - February 16, 2019

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia, LGBT People and Democracy, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

Working Families Party Enters its First Pennsylvania Election

by DC Editors - February 3, 2019

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”.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, LGBT People and Democracy, Third Party

A Voice for LGBT Rights Silenced in Brazil

by DC Editors - January 28, 2019

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, LGBT People and Democracy, South America

Egypt’s LGBT Crackdown Expands to Stifle Journalists

by DC Editors - January 28, 2019

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.

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

Egypt TV Host Gets Year in Prison for Interviewing Gay Man

by DC Editors - January 22, 2019

Egypt TV Host Gets Year in Prison

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.

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

2 Killed, 40 Detained in Latest Gay Purge in Chechnya

by DC Editors - January 15, 2019

Latest Gay Purge in Chechnya

About 40 men and women have been detained on suspicion of being gay since December and reports say at least two of them have died of torture in detention.

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

Comedian Steps Down as Oscars Host After Outcry Over Tweets

by DC Editors - December 8, 2018

Comedian Steps Down as Oscars Host After Outcry Over Tweets

Just two days after been named host of the Academy Awards, Kevin Hart has stepped down following an outcry over past homophobic tweets by the comedian.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, LGBT People and Democracy, Political Comedy, Social Media and Democracy

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