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The Midwest mayor running for president has focused on his age and veteran status rather than his sexuality
Gay sex still criminalised in 30 of Africa’s 54 countries
Democrats’ embrace of transgender rights burnishes president’s everyman appeal
Once voguers were influenced by models and fashion houses — now celebrities like Rihanna look to them for inspiration
Decision bucks tide of hostility towards sexual minorities since Bolsonaro became president
LGBT community celebrates Asia milestone amid concern over Brunei death penalty
Tens of thousands joined a rally for marriage equality in Taipei
Controversy over cuts to the Elton John biopic Rocketman reflects big studios’ age-old reticence over queer characters
Spanning two Manhattan locations, the show mixes political rage with joyful self-expression
Partial backtrack comes after global outcry and boycott of sultanate’s luxury hotels
Sacking of player Israel Folau generates debate over freedom of speech and religion
Gay liberation also meant greater freedom for artists, as a new book and exhibition show
How moving to a foreign city can be liberating personally and artistically
US bank joins boycott after kingdom enacts death by stoning for homosexuality and adultery
Disappearance of postings from platform reminder of last year’s attempted purge
London’s Dorchester hit by cancellations after introduction of penalties including stoning
Law and Justice finds new target to mobilise conservative followers
A series of portraits of gay, transgender and intersex people who live in countries where identifying as such could lead to imprisonment, punishment or death
Jamaica’s most popular genre of music was once infamous for its violent anti-gay lyrics, but things have changed for the better
The campaigner is optimistic about the power of art to change attitudes
The director, dancers and others offer their perspectives
Military government in flurry of liberalisation ahead of February election
