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

Friday, May 26, 2017

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

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

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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The way this man proposed to his partner is beyond adorable

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Rainbow balloons and a park full of random strangers were involved.

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This video of a dad accepting his lesbian daughter will warm your heart

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

As the top court in Taiwan hears a gay rights case, a video about a father and his lesbian daughter goes viral.

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Tens of thousands in Trump’s new friend Taiwan march against marriage equality

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

“We oppose homosexual marriage... because the family system comprised of marriage between one man and one woman is the foundation of society."

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Protests for and against same-sex marriage rock Taiwan

Thursday, November 17, 2016

The bill would change the legal definition of marriage from between "male and female parties" to between "two parties."

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Taiwan will become the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Taiwanese lawmakers are working on three bills in support of marriage equality, one of which is already listed for review and could be passed soon.

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Professor’s suicide sparks renewed marriage equality action in Taiwan

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

When his partner of 35 years fell ill, the professor was treated as a "stranger according to the law." His suicide followed his struggle for legal recognition of their relationship.

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New Taiwanese McCafé ad centers around touching coming out story

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Religious crusaders want it boycotted.

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Taiwan legislature debates marriage equality proposal, first in East Asia

Monday, December 22, 2014

A proposed amendment to Taiwan's Civil Code that aims to legalize same-sex marriage is under debate Monday in a legislative committee.

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