Taiwan’s legislature approved Asia’s first same-sex marriage law on Friday. Same-sex marriage supporters gathered outside Parliament in Taipei while the vote was in process.
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Taiwan Legislature Approves Asia’s First Same-Sex Marriage Law
The vote came as tens of thousands of protesters filled Taipei’s streets while lawmakers faced a court-ordered deadline to act.
Australian Rugby Star’s Contract to Be Terminated Over Anti-Gay Comments
Officials from both Israel Folau’s teams said they planned to terminate his contract after he said on Instagram that “hell” awaited homosexuals.
Poland’s Populists Pick a New Top Enemy: Gay People
With public concern about migration on the wane, the governing Law and Justice party is making opposition to gay rights a cornerstone of its campaigning.
in her words: This Is What a Feminist Country Looks Like
Sweden has prioritized gender and women’s issues for years. Even its foreign policy is feminist.
Cubans Approve a Constitution, but Opponents Speak Out
Evangelicals, artists and other groups have pushed back against official decisions in recent months, forcing the government to negotiate.
First Lawsuits Are Filed Seeking Recognition of Gay Marriage in Japan
Thirteen gay couples filed suit in four cities, arguing that their constitutional right to equality had been violated.
Gay Couples Rush to Wed Before Brazil’s New President Takes Office
The incoming president, Jair Bolsonaro, has promised to end same-sex marriage, leading to a surge in the number of gay weddings before his inauguration.
Cuba Eliminates Language About Same-Sex Marriage From Draft of New Constitution
After pushback from evangelical churches and citizens, the commission revising the Constitution said it would eliminate the language “as a way of respecting all opinions.”
Taiwan Asked Voters 10 Questions. It Got Some Unexpected Answers.
The votes may not have turned out the way the governing party wanted, but the referendums themselves served a larger purpose in staving off Beijing’s territorial claim.