Globally Gay: Countries That Supported LGBTQ+ Rights Before The U.S. - Minisode

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🌈 Did you know the U.S. wasn’t the first country to legalize same-sex marriage? In this eye-opening episode of HOT AIR, host Joshua Robert takes you on a whirlwind tour of global LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality milestones—showing how countries around the world have been embracing queer equality long before America caught up.

From The Netherlands (the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001) to Argentina, Canada, South Africa, Malta, and beyond, this episode breaks down:

🔥 International wins in LGBTQ+ legal protections and marriage equality
🌍 Countries that beat the U.S. to same-sex marriage legalization
⚧️ The state of transgender rights and gender recognition laws worldwide
🚫 Global bans on conversion therapy and why they matter
💡 What real, inclusive equality legislation looks like—and which nations are leading the way

If you’re feeling disheartened by the recent anti-LGBTQ+ backlash in the U.S., or just need some rainbow-colored hope, this episode proves that queer joy is global—and some countries are truly showing us how it’s done.

🎧 Listen now to learn about the inspiring progress of LGBTQ+ rights around the world and envision a better future for all queer people.

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