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Taiwan’s Nascent #MeToo Movement

East Asia Forum

The #MeToo movement has resulted in a substantial reform of the laws regarding sexual harassment, but cultural expectations and stigma still pose challenges for victims, particularly men and boys.

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Watered-Down LGBTQ ‘Understanding’ Bill Shows How Far Japan’s Parliament Is Out of Step With Its Society – And History

The Conversation

The resistance of national politicians to establish legal protections for sexual minorities is out of step with Japan’s long and widely acknowledged history of diverse sexual cultures.

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OP-ED: The Tsai Administration Needs to Stop Stalling on Marriage Equality

J. Michael Cole

For years the DPP blamed the KMT for stalled efforts to legalize same-sex marriage in Taiwan. Now in control of both the executive and legislative branches of government, the DPP has no valid argument for further delays.

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ANALYSIS: Singapore’s New Justice Law has Far-Reaching Implications

TNL Staff

A new bill, which will undergo a second reading on Aug. 15, could have a chilling effect on freedom of expression in Singapore and abroad.

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Taiwan Gets Closer to Adopting Refugee Bill

ZiQing Low

The bill states that foreigners and stateless persons displaced by war or natural disasters, or who are forced to leave their country due to differences in religion, race, ethnicity, or political beliefs, can apply for refugee status in Taiwan.

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Taiwan’s War on Drugs: Harsh Approach or Tolerance?

Hélène Belaunde

At a time where Taiwanese prisons are overpacked with people serving drug-related sentences, a newer, more tolerant approach is gaining popularity.

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