In Indonesia, a new proposal in Parliament would ban LGBTQ+ content from broadcast in Indonesia, including online streaming platforms.The far-reaching legislation includes a prohibition on investigative journalism and a ban on content displaying violence, mysticism, and “negative behavior or lifestyles that potentially harm the public.”Homosexuality is already a taboo subject in Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country and the world’s third-largest democracy. While homosexuality isn’t technically il
  • Crackhappy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    sigh Not at all surprised by this. After Suharto left, and progressives made strides, it’s no surprise the political pendulum is swinging back to the conservatives again.