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While a growing number of countries now offer their citizens the chance to legally sanction same-sex marriage, some major challenges remain. For instance, in 2018, Romania held a referendum to introduce a constitutional ban on gay marriage; the amendment was defeated due to poor turnout. In general, the public remains supportive of homosexuality in Western …
Across Asia, the fight for LGBT rights has seen encouraging wins and exhausting stagnation. This year has been a mixture of both, as highlighted by recent events in the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan. The “Being LGBT in Asia” program helps LGBT civil society engage with country-level institutions and advocates for LGBT protective laws and policies. …
Across the globe, LGBT activists are seeing gains. The ACLU has fought harassment of students in states like California and Ohio, defended gay teachers in Idaho and Utah and promoted school policies that allow gay and lesbian student groups to meet on campus. But the West’s promotion of LGBT rights as universal human rights has …
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Early movements for LGBT rights are thought to be radical and provocative during their times. But it paved the way for more rights to be recognized by the law and for raising awareness of acceptance. Here are the different early movements for LGBT rights. The Mattachine Society The Mattachine Society was one of the first …
During this period, LGBTQ + individuals tentatively found their collective voice. AIDS victims fought for dignity and freedom, and gay neighborhoods rose up as centers of activism. Today, 21 percent of Americans who reach adulthood self-identify as LGBTQ, according to a Gallup poll. The numbers among Gen Zers are particularly striking. Generation X The generation …
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It’s common for lesbian moms to be asked questions about their daughter’s sexuality. Before you ask, make sure you know the answer. It is often assumed that the title of “mom”, which means heterosexuality, implies that the mother is heterosexual. This simply means the parent who gave birth is heterosexual. Lesbian children do better at …
The Los Angeles LGBT Center offers programs and services for the community. The Center’s work encompasses four broad categories: health, social services, housing, and leadership and advocacy. While each of these categories has its own special focus, the overall mission is to help people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. The center serves a diverse range …
When will the next pride parade be held in DC? This year, the date is scheduled for June 12th and will take place in several locations. You can register to parade floats for the Capital Pride Parade and get more information on the route. It will take place in all four quadrants of the District, …
If you’re looking for some news on the top gay blog community, you may want to check out these top gay blogs. These sites focus on pop culture, lifestyle, and the latest news for gay and lesbian communities. OUT, a popular website aimed at lesbians and bisexual women, also covers pop culture and politics. This …
How to Tell Good From Bad Blogging Material Like you, many people like to read gay blogs during the week to keep up on what’s going on in the gay community. What you might not realize is that gay blogs, such as gay online, are becoming a dying breed. Why? Because a large percentage of …