A six-band rainbow flag representing the LGBT community LGBT initialism that stands for "lesbian , gay , bisexual , and transgender ". It may refer to anyone who is non-heterosexual , non-heteroromantic , or non-cisgender , instead of exclusively to people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. A variant, LGBTQ Q for those who identify as queer (which can be synonymous with LGBT) or are questioning their sexual or gender identity . Another variation, LGBTQ+ plus sign "represents those who are part of the community, but for whom LGBTQ does not accurately capture or reflect their identity". Many further variations of the acronym exist, such as LGBT+ Q concept within the plus sign), LGBTQIA+ intersex , asexual , aromantic and agender ), and 2SLGBTQ+ two-spirit for a term specific to Indigenous North Americans ). The LGBT label is not universally agreed to by everyone that it is generally intended to include. The variations GLBT and GLBTQ rearrange the letters in the acronym. In use since the late 1980s, the initialism, as well as some of its common variants, functions as an umbrella term for marginalized sexualities and gender identities .
LGBT is an adaptation of LGB gay (or gay and lesbian ) in reference to the broader LGBT community . When not inclusive of transgender people, the shorter LGB is still used. (Full article...
Japan does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions . Several municipalities and prefectures issue same-sex partnership certificates, which provide some benefits, but do not offer equal legal recognition. Most polls conducted since 2013 have found that a majority of Japanese people support the legalization of same-sex marriage or partnerships, and a 2018 poll found it supported by an overwhelming majority of those under the age of 60.
Politically, the
Constitutional Democratic Party , the
Japanese Communist Party , the
Social Democratic Party ,
Reiwa Shinsengumi , and
Komeito support legalizing same-sex marriage.
Nippon Ishin no Kai also supports same-sex marriage, but believes a
constitutional amendment is necessary to legalize it. However, the
Liberal Democratic Party , which has been in power almost continuously since 1958, remains opposed to it. (
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Stephen John Fry Fry and Laurie , alongside Hugh Laurie , with the two starring in A Bit of Fry & Laurie Jeeves and Wooster Alfresco Emma Thompson , and Robbie Coltrane and in Blackadder Rowan Atkinson . Since 2011 he has served as president of the mental health charity Mind .
Fry's film acting roles include playing his idol
Oscar Wilde in the film
Wilde (1997), for which he was nominated for the
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor ; Inspector Thompson in
Robert Altman 's murder mystery
Gosford Park (2001); and Mr. Johnson in
Whit Stillman 's
Love & Friendship (2016). He has also had roles in the films
Chariots of Fire (1981),
A Fish Called Wanda (1988),
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004),
V for Vendetta (2005), and
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011). He portrays the
Cheshire Cat in
Alice in Wonderland (2010) and its
2016 sequel , and the
Master of Lake-town in the
film series adaptation of
The Hobbit . Between 2001 and 2017, he hosted the
British Academy Film Awards 12 times. (
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“
They are preserving the sanctity of marriage, so that two gay men who've been together for twenty-five years can't get married, but a guy can still get drunk in Vegas and marry a hooker at the Elvis chapel! The sanctity of marriage is saved!
”
Demonstration against "don't ask, don't tell", Times Square 2006 demonstration against the United States military's
"don't ask, don't tell " policy, in front of the Armed Forces Recruiting Center in New York City's Times Square.
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 1 – Romaine Brooks (1874–1970), American painter
1 – Mary MacLane (1881–1929), Canadian-American writer
1 – Michael Dillon (1915-1962), British physician and author
1 – Enoé Uranga (1963–), Mexican politician
2 – Lesley Gore (1946–2015), American pop singer
3 – William Inge (1913–1973), American playwright and novelist
3 – Sandi Toksvig (1958–), Danish–British comedienne and TV personality
4 – Keith Haring (1958–1990), American artist
5 – Del Martin (1921–2008), American feminist and gay rights activist
5 – Robert Vano (1948–), Slovak photographer living in Prague
7 – Angélica Lozano Correa (1975–), Colombian lawyer, politician, and LGBT rights activist
7 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
8 – Tom of Finland (1920–1991), Finnish artist
8 – Jessica Platt (1989–), Canadian professional hockey player
9 – Alan Bennett (1934–), English playwright, screenwriter, actor & author
9 – Wendy Crewson (1956–), Canadian actress and producer
9 – Marieke Wijsman (1975–), Dutch Olympic speed skater
10 – Scott Brison (1967–), Canadian politician and federal Cabinet Minister
10 – Steve Gunderson (1951–), American politician & business executive, former Republican congressman (Wisconsin)
11 – Eleanor Butler (1739-1829), Irish aristocrat and socialite
11 – Christopher Bailey (1971–), English business executive, fashion designer, & CEO of Burberry Group Inc.
11 – Valentino (1932–), Italian fashion designer
12 – Margaret Cuthbert (1887-1968), Canadian-American radio broadcaster and producer for NBC
12 – Gerry Studds (1937–2006), American politician, former Democratic congressman (Massachusetts)
12 – Jared Polis (1975–), American Governor of Colorado, entrepreneur & philanthropist
12 – Robbie Rogers (1987–), American professional soccer player
13 – Armistead Maupin (1944–), American writer
13 – Réal Ménard (1962–), Canadian politician, political scientist, and lawyer
14 – Magnus Hirschfeld (1868–1935), German physician and gay rights advocate
15 – Stella Maxwell (1990–), Belgian-New Zealander fashion model
15 – Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689–1762), English aristocrat and writer
16 – Liberace (1919–1987), American entertainer and pianist
16 – Adrienne Rich (1929–2012), American poet, essayist and feminist
16 – Joey Graceffa (1991–), American YouTuber
17 – Robin Maugham, 2nd Viscount Maugham (1916–1981), British novelist, playwright, and travel writer
17 – Howard Ashman (1950–1991), American playwright and lyricist
17 – Annise Parker (1956–), American politician and Mayor of Houston
18 – Miriam Margolyes (1941–), English-Australian actress & voice artist
18 – Charles Trenet (1913–2001), French singer and songwriter
18 – Don Bachardy (1934–), American portrait artist
18 – Felicia Pearson (1980–), American actress, author and rapper
19 – Sam Smith (1992–), British singer-songwriter
20 – Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850), French novelist and playwright
20 – Karl M. Baer (1885-1956), German-Israeli author, social worker, and suffragist
20 – Gregory Gray (1959–2019), Northern Irish singer-songwriter
21 – Raymond Burr (1917–1993), Canadian actor
21 – Tom Daley (1994–), British diver and television personality
21 – Frederick of Hohenau (1857–1914), German aristocrat
21 – Anika Moa (1980–), New Zealander singer-songwriter
21 – Kathleen Wynne (1953–), Canadian politician & former Premier of Ontario
22 – Harvey Milk (1930–1978), American politician
22 – Morrissey (1959–), English singer-songwriter
23 – Lotte Hahm (1890-1967), German activist for lesbian and transgender movement
23 – Lea DeLaria (1958–), American comedian, actress and jazz musician
23 – Guinevere Turner (1968–), American actress and screenwriter
23 – Maya Keyes (1985–), American social and political activist
24 – Greg Berlanti (1972–), American television writer, producer, and director
25 – Robert Ross (1869–1918), Canadian journalist and art critic
25 – Sir Ian McKellen (1939–), English actor
25 – Anette Trettebergstuen (1981–), Norwegian politician
26 – Alan Hollinghurst (1954–), English novelist, poet, short story writer and translator
26 – Ulrike Lunacek (1957–), Austrian politician & Vice President of European Parliament
26 – Mathilde de Morny (1863–1944), French noblewoman and artist
26 – Sally Ride (1951–2012), American astronaut
27 – Marijane Meaker (1927–), American novelist (aka Vin Packer and Ann Aldrich)
27 – Chris Colfer (1990–), American actor
28 – Corine Mauch (1960–), Swiss politician and Mayor of Zurich
29 – Laverne Cox (1972–), American actress, reality TV personality and LGBT advocate
29 – Rupert Everett (1959–), English actor
29 – Melissa Etheridge (1961–), American singer-songwriter
29 – Beatrice Lillie (1894–1989), American actress and singer
29 – Gene Robinson (1947–), American Episcopalian bishop
30 – Bertrand Delanoë (1950–), French politician and former Mayor of Paris
30 – Christine Jorgensen (1926–1989), American transgender advocate, first person to become widely known for having sex reassignment surgery
31 – Rainer Werner Fassbinder (1945–1982), German movie director and screenwriter
31 – Lissy Gröner (1954–), German politician and Member of European Parliament
31 – Walt Whitman (1819–1892), American poet, essayist and journalist
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