France legalized gay marriage today. The public debates there were divisive and even bloody. Things are even harder for gays in Asia. For example, Singapore still has a law against sex between men. But how strictly is it enforced? In today’s featured story, we hear from a Singapore drag queen and the editors of a Singapore gay lifestyle magazine who are out of the closet and still out of jail, at least for now.
Other stories on KUOW Presents, Tuesday, April 23, 2013:
- Al Quaeda In Iran Allegedly Planned To Derail Toronto Train
- Teacher Of The Year From Zillah, Washington
- Gay Rights In Singapore
- "Gun Stories" Part 4: Guns And Police
- The Man Who Was Almost Hit By An Airplane - Twice
- Former North Korean Spy Tells All
- Social Media Journalism: Good And Bad
- Trust Fund Philanthropists: Young People Who Give Their Inheritance Away
- The Neighborhood Busybody
- Writer's Almanac
- Dispensable Nation
- Organ Donation