In July we told you about the Russian anti-gay group, "Occupy Pedophilia," its leader Maxim Martsinkevich and their use of social media to … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Activist Maxim Martsinkevich Flees Russia To Avoid Charges Of Extremism: VIDEO
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Senators Urge Olympic Committee to Reconsider its ‘Satisfaction’ Over Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Twelve U.S. Senators including Barbara Boxer, Chris Murphy, Jeff Merkley, Dick Durbin, Lisa Murkowski, Jeanne Shaheen, Sheldon Whitehouse, Claire … [Read more...] about Senators Urge Olympic Committee to Reconsider its ‘Satisfaction’ Over Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Barbershop Quartet Sings the Rainbow for LGBT Russians: VIDEO
The barbershop quartet Short Back and Sides performs a song in support of LGBT Russians, cut with images of folks around the world signing their names … [Read more...] about Barbershop Quartet Sings the Rainbow for LGBT Russians: VIDEO
Thomas Roberts Speaks Out Against Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws on Miss Universe Red Carpet: VIDEO
While last night's Miss Universe telecast did not, unfortunately, provide an opportunity for host Thomas Roberts to make any kind of statement … [Read more...] about Thomas Roberts Speaks Out Against Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws on Miss Universe Red Carpet: VIDEO
Thomas Roberts Previews Miss Universe, Rips Anti-Gay Laws, Defends Hosting Gig: VIDEO
MSNBC and NBC have been bookending coverage of Thomas Roberts' trip to Russia to host the Miss Universe Pageant with discussion of Russia's … [Read more...] about Thomas Roberts Previews Miss Universe, Rips Anti-Gay Laws, Defends Hosting Gig: VIDEO
Eurovision Song Contest Organizer Demands Answers from Russian TV Over Anti-Gay Laws: VIDEO
The organizer for the Eurovision Song Contest has sent a letter to the two state-run television stations in Russia raising concerns about the … [Read more...] about Eurovision Song Contest Organizer Demands Answers from Russian TV Over Anti-Gay Laws: VIDEO
Thomas Roberts Interviews Journalist Fired After Coming Out as Gay in Russia: VIDEO
Thomas Roberts is in Russia for his hosting gig at the Miss Universe pageant later this week and has begun filing reports, his first with Anton … [Read more...] about Thomas Roberts Interviews Journalist Fired After Coming Out as Gay in Russia: VIDEO
Stunning, Emotional Video Presses the IOC to Condemn Anti-Gay Discrimination in Russia: VIDEO
In late October we published a behind-the-scenes teaser for a new film being released by the activist group AllOut to raise awareness about … [Read more...] about Stunning, Emotional Video Presses the IOC to Condemn Anti-Gay Discrimination in Russia: VIDEO
HRC Launches ‘Love Conquers Hate’ Campaign in Support of Russia’s LGBT Community: PHOTOS
The Human Rights Campaign is looking to give Russia's LGBT Community a big boost of support leading up to the Sochi Olympic Games with the launch … [Read more...] about HRC Launches ‘Love Conquers Hate’ Campaign in Support of Russia’s LGBT Community: PHOTOS
Masked Men Attack LGBT Organization in St. Petersburg, Russia, Injuring Two People
One man was blinded and a young woman was injured with a baseball bat in an attack on an LGBT community center in St. Petersburg, Russia over the … [Read more...] about Masked Men Attack LGBT Organization in St. Petersburg, Russia, Injuring Two People