Japanese prime minister apologizes to LGBTQ+ activists over former aide’s bigoted remarks
In January, backlash over remarks by Arai brought fresh attention to Japan’s lack of legislation on civil rights protections for the LGBTQ+ community and policies on same-sex marriage. Just a day after, Kishida announced he had dismissed Arai for his anti-LGBTQ+ comments, which the former aide later apologized for.
History Made As Florida LGBTQ+ Caucus Elects Trans Man As President and Trans Woman As Vice Presiden
Already in 2023, the greatest number of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in history have been introduced in Florida and the USA. Widely understood, these culture war opportunities are for radical conservatives and evangelicals to win elections at the expense of our LGBTQ+ children, drag queens, and more. But the top attacks are reserved for the Trans community.
