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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.

Love Wins: On the Redefinition of Marriage

by Aydasara Ortega - June 29, 2015

Marriage Love Wins

The recent decision of the United States Supreme Court in the redefinition of marriage is the result of a dynamic cultural, social, historical process of constant redefining and questioning of the way we organize ourselves and co-exist as human beings

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, LGBT People and Democracy, Religion and Democracy, South America, Supreme Court

Angry Conservatives Call For Elected Supreme Court

by DC Editors - June 27, 2015

Call For Elected Supreme Court

Calls for an elected Supreme Court have now come from left and right following this court’s rulings

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Antonin Scalia, Election Methods, Judicial Elections, LGBT People and Democracy, Supreme Court

On Social Consciousness and the Perception of Difference

by Aydasara Ortega - June 16, 2015

On Social Consciousness

Social awareness, indignation, and compassion do not begin in any one’s singular, isolated consciousness. These move toward each one of us from everyone everywhere, gather strength within us and lift us up beyond ourselves.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Colonialism, LGBT People and Democracy, Socialism and Labor

First Openly Gay Polish Mayor Elected in History

by DC Editors - December 2, 2014

First openly gay Polish mayor in history

Success of election campaign for first openly gay Polish mayor in history shows nation that has a growing tolerance for LGBT community in political life

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Europe, LGBT People and Democracy, Poland

Youth Tolerance to Presidential Candidate Gender and Race

by DC Editors - September 17, 2014

Presidential Candidate Gender and Race

Changing preferences and prejudices related to Presidential candidate gender and other factors

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: LGBT People and Democracy, Minority Voting Rights, Polling, Women Voting Rights, Youth Voting Rights

Celebrity From Duck Dynasty Voter Registration Comments

by DC Editors - June 24, 2014

Duck dynasty voter registration

Duck Dynasty voter registration push comes from star Phil Robertson who has entered politics in Alabama as a religion focused candidate who has angered some with his language

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, LGBT People and Democracy, Religion and Democracy, Voter Access, Voter Registration

Openly Gay Republican Candidate Seeks Congress First

by DC Editors - March 8, 2014

Richard Tisei Gay Republican MA

VIDEO: Massachusetts could vote to send the first openly gay Republican candidate ever to Congress as Richard Tisei announces candidacy for House of Republicans seat

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: LGBT People and Democracy, Republicans

AUDIO: Story of LGBT Protester Silenced at Russia Olympics

by DC Editors - February 20, 2014

Russia Italy LGBT Protest

Italian politician silenced at Russia Olympics and driven to rural area to be abandoned by police

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

Continued Arrests of Peaceful LGBT Protesters at Olympics

by DC Editors - February 17, 2014

Vladimir Luxuria LGBT arrests at olympics

Multiple LGBT protesters at Olympics have been arrested including Italian Parliamentarian

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

Russia Steps Up Olympics Clampdown on LGBT Activists

by DC Editors - February 7, 2014

Protest for democracy daring now

Increasing arrests and violent propaganda accompany Olympics clampdown on LGBT activists

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

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