In Japan, the argument as to whether or not to legalize gay marriage has been ignited over the last several months in the wake recent court cases. According to NPR,…
Hand-Breaded Homophobia
Chick-fil-A pushes anti-LGBTQ+ agenda in Uganda Chick-fil-A helps export homophobia and there is no end in sight. Closed on Sundays and led by an anti-LGBTQ+ owner, it’s no secret Chick-fil-A…
Pride is a protest, not just a party
For some people, Pride is a fun gathering that creates an opportunity to “safely” enjoy an environment filled with people who are like you. This isn’t the case for everyone….
Brunei revokes death penalty for gay sex
After announcing they would implement Shariah Law beginning in April, the kingdom of Brunei said they will no longer implement the death penalty as punishment for gay sex after international…
Brunei implements Shariah Law
The Southeast Asian kingdom of Brunei began imposing stoning as a punishment for gay sex and adultery on April 3. According to The New York Times, the new Shariah penal…
Malaysian government continues to persecute LGBTQ community
A call for LGBTQ rights was condemned by Malaysian politicians at the International Women’s Day march. Mujahid Yusof Rawa, the minister in charge of religious affairs, said the event was…
Womxn’s march returns to PSU
Continuing the tradition of one of the largest single-day protests in U.S. history, thousands of demonstrators filled Portland State’s Park Blocks on March 3 for the 2019 Portland’s Womxn’s March…
Concordia University Can’t Get Away with LGBTQ+ Discrimination
The following Viking Voices was originally written as a Facebook post by Anthony Hudson, Portland State alumnus and has been shared with the author’s permission. I watched the students at…