Taiwan

Grindr shut down its blog ‘INTO’ & fired the staff after weeks of controversy

Grindr had an LGBTQ online journal for 17 months, but now they say they want to "refocus" elsewhere.

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Grindr exec publicly resigns in protest of straight president’s comment on marriage

"I refused to compromise my own values or professional integrity to defend a statement that goes against everything I am and everything I believe."

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Grindr blog accuses Grindr president of being anti-marriage equality. Mayhem ensues.

Now the company's president is publicly firing back at the author.

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Taiwan’s vote against marriage equality was a waste of time according to government

The court is the highest ruling body in the nation and its rulings “cannot be touched.”

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Taiwan votes overwhelmingly against same-sex marriage & LGBTQ education

Three U.S. anti-LGBTQ groups and $33 million in funding helped sway the outcome.

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Here’s your guide to understanding Taiwan’s Saturday marriage equality vote

We help you understand what they're voting on, whether it's likely to pass and what will happen next.

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Thousands march in Taiwan’s pride ahead of marriage equality referendum

The ballot initiatives could turn back the clock on LGBTQ rights in Taiwan.

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Thailand could become the first country in Asia with civil unions by the end of the year

The government is considering a law that could give same-sex couples some of the rights of straight couples.

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Two steps back & one step forward for gays in Asia this week

A first-ever ruling in favor of same-sex marriage in Asia. A public caning in Indonesia. A soldier convicted in South Korea.

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Taiwan becomes first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage

The ruling was greeted with applause where hundreds had gathered with rainbow flags and noisemakers emblazoned with slogans in favor of gay marriage.

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