same-sex marriage

Taiwan’s increasingly political Drag Race queen wows fans on home stage

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Taiwan’s increasingly political Drag Race queen wows fans on home stage

Nymphia Wind, the first East Asian winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, returned to Taiwan for a homecoming performance in Taipei. She is now seen as an unofficial ambassador for Taiwan and a champion of its democratic values, having participated in protests and performed for the outgoing President. Nymphia’s win has inspired others in Taiwan’s drag community to be themselves and express their true selves, despite occasional hostility from conservative groups.

Protests end in bloodshed in China’s Tiananmen Square in 1989

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Protests end in bloodshed in China’s Tiananmen Square in 1989

On May 17, 1900, a small British cavalry force relieved the garrison at Mafeking after a 217-day siege by Dutch-speaking Boer settlers.

Racist violence surges in Greece, report finds

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Racist violence surges in Greece, report finds

Attacks against migrants, refugees, and LGBT people in Greece surged to their highest level in nearly a decade last year, with 158 attacks recorded in 2023.

India’s LGBTQ+ election vows ring hollow for rights activists

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India’s LGBTQ+ election vows ring hollow for rights activists

India’s two main political parties are making promises to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the upcoming general election. However, activists feel that both parties are avoiding the key issue of same-sex marriage. The ruling BJP opposes same-sex marriage and has pledged more support for transgender rights, while the opposition Congress party plans to recognize same-sex civil unions. LGBTQ+ activists are disappointed with these promises, calling them “lip service.” Discrimination and abuse against LGBTQ+ individuals, especially trans people, are still prevalent in India. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has the most LGBTQ-friendly manifesto, but all parties fall short of proposing marriage equality. LGBTQ+ activists emphasize the need for greater inclusion and protection for marginalized communities in India.