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Taiwanese LGBTQ Couples Celebrate Marriage Equality with Mass Same-Sex Wedding

Taiwan became the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage on May 17. After the law went into effect today (May 24), Taiwanese LGBTQ couples celebrated by finally getting married. 166 couples were r...

Taiwan Becomes First Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Taiwan has legalized same-sex marriage, making it the first country in Asia to do so, according to Bloomberg. Marriage being defined as only between man and woman was ruled unconstitutional by Taiwan’s top c...

Hotline Calls Increase after LGBTQ Referendum in Taiwan

After losing three referendums regarding LGBTQ rights, Taiwanese calls to a LGBTQ helpline jumped 40%, reported Gay Star News. The Taiwain Tongzhi Hotline, which is dedicated to LGBTQ phone counseling, recei...

Government of Taiwan Says Referendum Outcome on Same-Sex Marriage Won’t Affect Ruling

Voters in Taiwan rejected a public referendum to introduce same-sex marriage to Taiwan, but the Taiwanese government said that it won’t affect a previous court ruling to legalize same-sex marriage, reported the...

Taiwan Voters Reject Same-Sex Marriage in Referendum

A referendum on whether same-sex couples should receive marriage rights in Taiwan failed on Saturday. Voters by a 67-33 percent margin rejected a question on whether same-sex couples should receive marriage ...

LGBTQ Activists Find Thailand’s Move to Recognize Same-Sex Couples Not Enough

Thailand is set to become the first country in Asia to recognize same-sex unions under law, but the law has come under fire from LGBTQ activists, reported the South China Morning Post. LGBTQ activists, like ...

Same-sex Legalization in Taiwan May Face Referendum Hurdle

In May 2017, the top court of Taiwan said that it was unconstitutional for the government to prevent same-sex marriage. At that time, the court mandated a two-year deadline for the national legalization of s...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, June 24

1. Judge John Bush was confirmed by the US Senate to a position on the 6th Circuit federal appeals court — a decision that angered equality advocates, as Bush is seen by many as anti-LGBT. 2. Human Rights Ca...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, May 25

1. Congratulations, Taiwan! The country is Asia's first to legalize same-sex marriage. 2. NPR chatted with Lebanese LGBT activists about how the community is treated in Lebanon, and what Beirut Pride Week is...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, Jan. 31

1. Despite rumors about a massive anti-LGBT bill coming today, the president says he has no plans to roll back protections and rights set forth during the Obama administration. 2. Taiwan is set to become the...

A time of reckoning: Atlanta's LGBTQ community addresses racism problem

SNL’s Bowen Yang Opens Up about Experience with Conversion Therapy

On Grammy Red Carpet, Stars Speak Out Against Anti-LGBTQ Legislation

New Study Looks at Demographics of Queer-Identified People

Is gay Atlanta rapper Anye Elite about to break out?

Lil Nas X and Other LGBTQ Celebs Rock the Grammys

Season 12 Cast of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Announced

Lizzo Says She Wants Her Music to Make Black Trans Women Feel Good