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Trump’s tariff on foreign films is his revenge on Hollywood, a Red Scare redux, and an autocratic power move

Opinion: A wanna-be authoritarian leader like Trump cannot tolerate dissident artists, which inevitably means he can’t tolerate his citizens either, writes John Casey.

Bowen Yang's Unlikely SNL Character: Chinese Trade Daddy

As saucy Chinese trade representative Chen Biao, Yang skewered Trump's trade war.

China's Weibo Backs Down on Promise to Censor Gay Content Amid Backlash

LGBT rights advocates responded in droves with the "I am gay" hashtag when the Twitter-like platform Weibo said it would ban pornographic, violent, and homosexual imagery.

If our neighbor Canada hates us and Trump, what does that say for the rest of the world?

Opinion: How can the rest of the peace-loving world accept and trust the U.S. as one of their own, writes John Casey.

'I Am Gay' Goes Viral After Chinese Site Weibo Censors LGBT Content

The website's decision to remove gay content is viewed as part of a larger move under President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party to stifle ideas. 

Friends' Lesbian Storyline Censored in China

Viewers say scenes featuring Ross's ex-wife, Carol, have been cut as well as lines from other LGBTQ+ characters.

Trump's Rule by Chaos Is Working

Setting the world on fire is distracting Trump's base from the truth of his collusion and obstruction, writes former FBI agent Susan SurfTone.

Hong Kong Is Co-hosting the Gay Games, But Its Conservative Political Elite Isn't Happy About It

Eight city lawmakers on Wednesday backed a petition from conservative groups calling for the games to be scrapped, accusing the event of advocating for LGBTQ rights and spreading “Western ideology.”

Beijing LGBT Center Latest Victim of China's Anti-LGBTQ+ Crackdown

The group made the abrupt announcement on social media, then ceased all operations.

John Bolton's Book Shows Anew Just How Bad Trump Is

The former national security adviser provides fresh evidence that Trump loves dictators, hates journalists, and knows little about foreign affairs.

China Bans Effeminate, 'Sissy' Men from Television Broadcasts

It's another attempt by the country's leadership to tighten control of Chinese society.  

GOP Debate Focuses on Wars, Economy, Abortion — But There's One Anti-Trans Dig

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott goes after trans people, while Vivek Ramaswamy goes after pretty much everybody.

Thailand will be the first Southeast Asian country with marriage equality

The bill grants LGBTQ+ couples the same legal rights and recognition as heterosexual couples, including inheritance, adoption, and health care decision-making.