World Wide Wave

4 Feb 2018

POWER GAYS ACROSS THE CENTURIES TO TODAY

News & Politics, Worldwide

We often think if LGBTI people in leadership positions as a modern phenomenon.  But gays have been occupying powerful positions around the world for centuries – some openly, others in secret.  Tonight we look into what makes a ‘Power gay’.

• Who are the most successful gay leaders from history?
• How has sexuality been used as a weapon – even to help bring down a Pope?
• Will Australia ever see an openly LGBTI head of state?

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