In China being gay and having gay relationships has been legal since 1997. They also have their own version of "gay marriage’. Sadly adoption is not allowed.

Trans people are only recognised post op.

It’s not fantastic but it has improved a lot.

Does it also fix the post exertional malaise and constant exhaustion? POTS? Neuropathy? Chronic myocarditis? The other 200 symptoms?

Tbh, the sense of smell and taste is a minor problem for people with long covid.

The BBC has a great multi episode series about Pompeii at the moment if you fancy surfing the VPN seas.

US arms and equipment can be switched off remotely by the US. Buying American equipment for Ukraine is incredibly stupid.