Immigration officials have been ordered to review the asylum request of a Russian man, identified only as "John Doe", who said he suffered … [Read more...] about Court Backs Russian Man Seeking Asylum in U.S. Over Anti-Gay Persecution
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Russian LGBT Couples Stage Ikea Protest in Response to Company’s Removal of Gay Magazine Article: VIDEO
In response to Ikea's decision last week to remove a story about a lesbian couple from the Russian edition of its magazine, a group of Russian gay … [Read more...] about Russian LGBT Couples Stage Ikea Protest in Response to Company’s Removal of Gay Magazine Article: VIDEO
‘Blood-Stained’ Activist Disrupts Speech by Author of Russia’s Anti-Gay Law: VIDEO
An activist in Germany disrupted a speech by Russian MP Elena Mizulina, author of Russia's law banning 'gay propaganda' during a speech … [Read more...] about ‘Blood-Stained’ Activist Disrupts Speech by Author of Russia’s Anti-Gay Law: VIDEO
Vladimir Putin Warns Against Creating ‘a Torrent of Hatred’ Towards Gays
No doubt trying to draw attention away from what is becoming an increasingly dangerous, hostile and virulently anti-gay culture in Russia, Vladimir … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin Warns Against Creating ‘a Torrent of Hatred’ Towards Gays
Speed-Skater Blake Skjellerup On Sochi Olympics: ‘I Will Be Myself In Russia’
Though he is still waiting to find out if his trial times will qualify him for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Blake Skjellerup already has big … [Read more...] about Speed-Skater Blake Skjellerup On Sochi Olympics: ‘I Will Be Myself In Russia’
The Road to Sochi, a Preview: VIDEO
Brought to you by Queer Nation.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about The Road to Sochi, a Preview: VIDEO
Stephen Colbert Takes on Gays, Russia, and The Sochi Olympics: VIDEO
Stephen Colbert loves the Olympics, so naturally he's worried about 'The Gays' ruining the Sochi Games."We're all scared. … [Read more...] about Stephen Colbert Takes on Gays, Russia, and The Sochi Olympics: VIDEO
Ikea Removes Lesbian Article from Russian Edition of Magazine to Avoid Violating ‘Gay Propaganda’ Law
Swedish furniture manufacturer Ikea has pulled a story about a lesbian couple from the Russian edition of its monthly magazine, The Guardian … [Read more...] about Ikea Removes Lesbian Article from Russian Edition of Magazine to Avoid Violating ‘Gay Propaganda’ Law
Will Justin Timberlake Condemn Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws When He Performs There?
This week, Justin Timberlake announced on his website that his 20/20 Experience World Tour is headed to Russia--St. Petersburg and Moscow, to be … [Read more...] about Will Justin Timberlake Condemn Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws When He Performs There?
Scott Lively: Gay People Are to Blame for Anti-Gay Violence in Russia — AUDIO
In a somewhat astonishing display of victim-blaming, Scott Lively, the infamous conservative Christian anti-gay activist, says that the real group to … [Read more...] about Scott Lively: Gay People Are to Blame for Anti-Gay Violence in Russia — AUDIO