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Overcoming hate, Brazilian heads to Trans Miss Universe
Entertainment 2 years ago

Overcoming hate, Brazilian heads to Trans Miss Universe

Looking resplendent in a bejeweled red ball gown, Brazilian beauty queen Eloa Rodrigues knows how lu...
A person, not a caricature: Indonesia’s complex history of LGBT media representation
Entertainment 2 years ago

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A person, not a caricature: Indonesia’s complex history of LGBT media representation

During the Reform era, many Indonesians cherished depictions of LGBT characters on screen, however f...
Bangkok celebrates first Pride parade in 16 years
Community 2 years ago

Bangkok celebrates first Pride parade in 16 years

Thailand's capital saw an explosion of glamour, gilt, and glitter Sunday as the country's LG...
US actor Margaret Cho takes on 'straightwashing' of LGBTQ+ history
Community 2 years ago

US actor Margaret Cho takes on 'straightwashing' of LGBTQ+ history

A growing number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ+) stories on screen are helping t...
From online discrimination to death threats: Why LGBTQ Indonesians leave their country
Lifestyle 2 years ago

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From online discrimination to death threats: Why LGBTQ Indonesians leave their country

Discrimination, denial and even death threats has driven many LGBTQ Indonesians out of the country. ...
Long road ahead: Life as nonbinary in Indonesia
Lifestyle 2 years ago

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Long road ahead: Life as nonbinary in Indonesia

In a fairly conservative Indonesia, identifying as neither man nor woman often leads to ridicule or,...
Soccer-Blackpool forward Jake Daniels announces he is gay
Entertainment 2 years ago

Soccer-Blackpool forward Jake Daniels announces he is gay

Blackpool forward Jake Daniels announced on Monday that he is gay, becoming the first active male Br...
The endless trials for Indonesian trans men 
Community 3 years ago

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The endless trials for Indonesian trans men 

Indonesian trans men continue to face challenges and attacks from society and their closest cir...
Indonesian Icons: The complex legacy of Dorce Gamalama
People 3 years ago

Indonesian Icons: The complex legacy of Dorce Gamalama

Legendary entertainer Dorce Gamalama passed away on Wednesday after battling COVID-19 and ...
'Celebration of queerness': S.Africa drag queens keep scene alive
Community 3 years ago

'Celebration of queerness': S.Africa drag queens keep scene alive

"The drag scene in South Africa is very new, when I lived here about 15 years ago there was no ...
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