Tag: LGBT
Taiwan Becomes First Asian Nation to Legalize Same-sex Marriage
In a historic vote last week, Taiwan became the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriages.
Now in Taiwan, same-sex couples who marry will officially...
Thailand Capitalizing on Same-sex Partnership Law to Draw LGBT Tourists
Thailand's tourism sector is marketing the country's new same-sex partnership law as a means to draw more LGBT vacationers.
As it stands now, Thailand receives...
Thai Government Set to Legalize Same-sex Unions by End of the...
A bill being readied by the Thai government would legalize same-sex civil unions by the end of the year--and as of now, looks extremely...
Thailand Considering Same-sex Civil Partnership Bill
The Thai Justice Ministry is currently considering legislation that would allow same-sex couples to enter into civil partnerships together, which would provide many of...
Gay Brit Appeals Spousal Visa Denial in Hong Kong
Critics say the city is lagging in gay rights
A British woman has appealed to the courts in Hong Kong after her application for a...
UK Church Votes to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
The Scottish Episcopal Church becomes first UK Anglican Church to support gay marriage
Image by erin m
In a landmark move, the Scottish Episcopal Church has voted...
Arkansas Strikes Down Anti-Discrimination Law
The local law protected transgender people from discrimination
The Arkansas Supreme Court struck down a local law in the city of Fayetteville that protects people...
California Killer Gets State Funded Sex Change
57 year old becomes the first inmate to receive gender reassignment surgery
57 year old California inmate Shiloh Heavenly Quine became the first inmate to...
Californians Banned from Travelling to Anti-LGBT States
Bill 1887 went into effect on New Year’s Day
California has banned any state or government sponsored trips to 4 U.S states that have anti-LGBT...
Scotland to Overturn Homophobic Convictions
Men convicted of same-sex sexual activity under outdated laws to be pardonedScottish Parliament by © User:Colin / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
The Guardian reports Scotland has announced that...
