In the closeted diplomatic world of the United Nations, Brazil waved a rainbow flag, shocking Pakistan and Malaysia and others. Retired Canadian law professor Douglas Sanders thanks the land of Carnival and Carmen Miranda, even if it ducked when the going got tough.
It's marching season again, and reports are coming in from all over the world - but not Singapore or Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur. Retired Canadian law professor Douglas Sanders has marched in a dozen countries, and shares his thoughts.
Is Thailand some sort of 'gay paradise' - or only in comparison to its neighbours? Retired Canadian law professor Douglas Sanders muses on gay life in the 'magic kingdom.'