2022/06/07 |
Japan: Same-sex Couples Face Resistance to Adoption
Conservative attitudes towards the concept of family and a lack of legal rights for LGBTQ+ members of society make adopting in a child a difficult task in Japan.
2021/12/27 |
Why Hasn’t Thailand Recognized Same-sex Marriage?
Thailand is often hailed as one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in the world, yet the nation hasn’t legalized same-sex marriages. Activists continue their fight against social and structural barriers to equality.
2021/05/06 |
Groundbreaking Court Decision Expands Transnational Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan
A high court in Taipei ruled today a Taiwanese and Macau citizen should be allowed to get married. They will be the first same-sex couple of a Taiwanese and Macau citizen to have their marriage recognized in Taiwan.
2019/11/01 |
Taiwan’s Same-Sex Marriage Law Yet to Fulfill Marriage Equality
Although Taiwan has legalized same-sex marriage in May, transnational couples are still fighting for marriage equality.
2019/10/23 |
Challenges Ahead as Japan Follows Taiwan’s Path to Marriage Equality
Japanese LGBT activists are looking to Taiwan as a successful example of granting same-sex couples the right to marry, but Japan has to first deal with its conservative politics and society.
2019/10/16 |
Taiwan’s Newlywed Same-Sex Couples Prepare for Landmark Pride Parade
It’s been 5 months since Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage. Where are the married couples now?
2019/05/24 |
Celebrations and Vows to Fight on As Taiwan Registers First Same-Sex Marriages
Government officials joined in the jubilant First In Asia Wedding Party as Taiwan made history as the first country in Asia to register same-sex marriages.
2019/05/24 |
Marriage Equality: Love Wins, But Battles Remain
Can Taiwan’s democracy withstand attempts to sabotage Asia’s first same-sex marriage law?
2019/05/18 |
The Highs and Lows, Tears and Cheers of the Marriage Equality Rally
On the ground at the Legislative Yuan as Taiwan becomes the first country in Asia to approve same-sex marriage.
2019/03/13 |
Why 'Common Law' Proposals by Taiwan's Anti-LGBT Groups Are Unconstitutional
Anti-LGBT groups in Taiwan are playing a word game to contradict the mandates of the courts, the Cabinet, and the people.
2019/03/04 |
Taiwan's Drive to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage Faces Legislative Opposition
A daily breakdown of Taiwan's top stories and why they matter.
2019/02/15 |
Taiwan's LGBT Pop Music Continues to Soar After 2018's Bitter Referendums
Taiwan's LGBT community can always turn to the country's deep Mandopop canon.
2019/02/12 |
How Does Taiwan Really Feel About LGBT Issues After Its Referendums?
A survey shows public opinion wavers depending on how the question is framed.
2018/11/20 |
CARTOON: Voters Tasked with Cracking Marriage Equality Glass Ceiling
Voters must offer the government guidance on marriage equality.
2018/11/05 |
Taiwan News: China Accused of Spreading 'Fake News' to Influence Elections
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/10/25 |
UPDATE: What’s Happening: Pride 2018 Route, Events & Parties
Parades, art and international DJs: Taipei gears up for a weekend of Pride events
2018/10/17 |
OPINION: Tsai Has Only Herself to Blame If Marriage Equality Referendums Fail
Taiwan may be speeding towards an avoidable conflict between a judicial ruling and the popular vote.
2018/09/30 |
INTERVIEW: Down and Dirty with Taipei Drag Star Magnolia La Manga
We talk to a Taiwan drag icon about 15 years at the heart of a vibrant scene, LGBT rights, performing with Jolin Tsai, and spreading the word to the next generation.