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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.

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

April 13, 2019 by DC Editors 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

March 28, 2019 by DC Editors 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

March 10, 2019 by DC Editors 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

March 5, 2019 by DC Editors 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’

February 18, 2019 by DC Editors 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

Gay Muslim Comic Gone From Instagram After Indonesia Warning

February 16, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

February 3, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 28, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 28, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 22, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

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