What’s Next for LGBTQ Rights in Taiwan?
After Taiwan’s momentous win this week, there is still a long road ahead to fighting close-minded attitudes toward LGBTQ+.
After Taiwan’s momentous win this week, there is still a long road ahead to fighting close-minded attitudes toward LGBTQ+.
Taiwan formally legalizes same-sex marriage, but the fight is far from over as the next presidential and national elections are right around the corner.
Internal dissent over marriage equality has plagued the DPP, and a court-ordered deadline looms in the shadow of a divisive presidential primary.
Friends lost, enemies mobilized, every chance squandered and potential disaster looming. The Tsai administration has many fine accomplishments. This isn’t one of them.
As Taiwan is preparing for the 2020 elections, a rise in populist candidates has revealed many anxieties toward the future of Taiwan and its democracy.