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World

Gay Man Elected as President of Latvia

His role is largely ceremonial, but the election of Edgars Rinkēvičs is still significant.

From Iceland to Ireland, meet the LGBTQ+ leaders who've changed the face of global politics
Politics

10 LGBTQ+ leaders who've changed the face of global politics

With Rob Jetten poised to become the Netherlands' first openly gay prime minister, we're looking back at the queer trailblazers who became national leaders and what their leadership means for the next generation.

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Print Issue

Queer Spring New LGBT Leaders Everywhere

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Transgender

Belgian Petra De Sutter Is Europe's First Trans Deputy Prime Minister

Her gender identity was considered unremarkable in Belgium, but her appointment may advance transgender acceptance elsewhere.

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World

Gay Candidate Reaches Finnish Presidential Runoff

Ireland
World

A 38-Year-Old Gay Man Could Be Ireland's Next P.M.

Leo Varadkar could become Europe's second sitting openly gay leader, joining Luxembourg's Xavier Bettel.

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World

Lesbian Prime Minister Appointed in Serbia

LGBT activists praised Ana Brnabic's appointment, but their expectations for progress are low, given Serbia's deeply ingrained homophobia.

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World

Ireland Will Have a Gay Prime Minister

Leo Varadkar was elected leader of the nation's governing party, and as such he will become prime minister.

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Politicians

The Legacy of World's First Out Lesbian Prime Minister

Iceland's Johanna Sigurdardottir leaves office after breaking a path for other LGBT politicians and making efforts to improve her nation's economy.

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Religion

31 LGBT Leaders From World History

These pharaohs, kings, queens, (and presidents!) ruled the ancient and modern worlds.

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Here To Inspire

World AIDS Day in Pictures

On World AIDS Day 2013, we look back at inspiring images from last year.