Tiny San Marino has marked a historic first by electing Paolo Rondelli as captain regent, an ancient position that serves as head of state for the Italian microstate. While other countries — Norway, Belgium, and Serbia, for example — have seen prime ministers and premiers who are LGBTQ, no state’s top leader has been from the community until now. John Last reports on Rondelli’s career trajectory, and the significance of this milestone for broader LGBTQ rights and a progressive agenda in San Marino.
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