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Queer as German Folk | Before the law
 The German case law on queer issues

150 years of queer history in Germany: our timeline illustrates the long and arduous, still ongoing struggle for equal rights. German case law reflects both homophobia and newly won freedoms. 

Federal judges announcing verdict (excerpt)Uli Deck © dpa
Muxe artist Lukas Avendaño© Mario Patiño

Queer life

The global queer community is as diverse as the topics that move them. Manifold are the reflections on history and perspectives on queer life today and tomorrow. We’ve gathered some critical snapshots of fluid, queer identity that are colorful, personal and surprising.

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