Moscow and Reykjavik, Iceland are "sister cities", and Reykjavik Mayor Jon Gnarr wants to end that relationship over Moscow's anti-gay … [Read more...] about Reykjavik Mayor Wants to Cut City’s Ties with Moscow Over Russian Capital’s Stance on Gay Rights
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Putin: Edward Snowden at Moscow Airport, Won’t Be Extradited – VIDEO
Russian President Vladmir Putin says NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden is in the transit area of a Moscow airport and won't be extradited, the AP … [Read more...] about Putin: Edward Snowden at Moscow Airport, Won’t Be Extradited – VIDEO
Olympic Committee Says LGBT Olympians Will Not Be Targeted Under Russian Anti-Gay Bill
The International Olympics Committee (IOC) is attempting to quell fears tha the "homosexual propaganda" law recently passed by the Russian … [Read more...] about Olympic Committee Says LGBT Olympians Will Not Be Targeted Under Russian Anti-Gay Bill
Russia’s State Duma Passes Ban on ‘Gay Propaganda’ in 434-0 Vote
A disgusting action was taken today by Russia's lower parliament as it voted unanimously for a ban on "gay propaganda", the AP … [Read more...] about Russia’s State Duma Passes Ban on ‘Gay Propaganda’ in 434-0 Vote
Russian Schoolboys Kick Gay Rights Activist: PHOTO
A disturbing photo from Reuters of the conflict in Moscow over the imminent passage of the ban on "gay propaganda" shows an activist being … [Read more...] about Russian Schoolboys Kick Gay Rights Activist: PHOTO
Gay Activists Attacked, Arrested in Russia as Passage of Homophobic Bill Looms: VIDEO
Gay activists were arrested and attacked in Moscow on Tuesday outside the Russian State Duma as it prepared to take a final vote on a federal bill … [Read more...] about Gay Activists Attacked, Arrested in Russia as Passage of Homophobic Bill Looms: VIDEO
Moscow Officials Refuse to Authorize Gay Pride Parade
In news that's disappointing but not so surprising, Moscow authorities are refusing again to allow a Gay Pride march in the city, The Moscow Times … [Read more...] about Moscow Officials Refuse to Authorize Gay Pride Parade
Russian Duma Passes Ban on Gay ‘Propaganda’ in 390-1 Vote on First Reading: VIDEO
Russia's Duma has passed a bill banning gay "propaganda" in a 390-1 vote on the bill's first reading Russian LGBT Network reports in … [Read more...] about Russian Duma Passes Ban on Gay ‘Propaganda’ in 390-1 Vote on First Reading: VIDEO
LGBT Activists Assaulted for Kissing in Moscow as Lawmakers Postpone Hearings on Gay Ban: VIDEO
A group of activists staging a kiss-in in Moscow to protest the proposed ban on "gay propaganda" were assaulted by homophobes on Tuesday … [Read more...] about LGBT Activists Assaulted for Kissing in Moscow as Lawmakers Postpone Hearings on Gay Ban: VIDEO
Russian Gay Rights Protesters Egged, Attacked at Kiss-In Protesting Oppressive, Homophobic Censorship Laws: VIDEO
Here's more info on the protests in Russia today against laws that would ban "gay propaganda", along with better video showing the … [Read more...] about Russian Gay Rights Protesters Egged, Attacked at Kiss-In Protesting Oppressive, Homophobic Censorship Laws: VIDEO