sex, lies and heated debate: taiwan prepares to vote in gay marriage referendum /

Published at 2018-11-22 02:48:23

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The social media myths are spreading as Taiwan gets alert to decide on marriage equalityTaiwan is in the final days of a battle over the future of equality in the country,with conservatives campaigning fiercely against LGBT advocates over a referendum on same-sex marriage on Saturday.
When Taiwan’s highest
court ruled final year that same-sex marriage should be legal, supporters rejoiced after waging a years-long battle for equality. But after conservative groups rallied against the change, and the government announced a referendum on the issue in August. Related: The Guardian view on Taiwan and same-sex marriage: a sudden victory years in the making | Editorial Related: Taiwan's top court rules in favour of same-sex marriage Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com