As part of a wide-ranging interview with the AP which also covered Syria and Edward Snowden, Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected the idea that … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin Denies Russia Has Anti-Gay Laws, Says Rainbow Flags Won’t Be Punished in Sochi
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Thousands Protest Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws in Berlin: VIDEO
Approximately 5,000 people took to the streets of Berlin on Saturday to protest Russia's anti-gay laws, the HuffPost reports:Organized by the … [Read more...] about Thousands Protest Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws in Berlin: VIDEO
Russian Singer Igor Dewe Has a ‘Sexual Obsession’: VIDEO
Writes Russian singer Igor Dewe to Towleroad: "I did a sexy music video to do some love propaganda...Love for a better world."Enjoy, AFTER … [Read more...] about Russian Singer Igor Dewe Has a ‘Sexual Obsession’: VIDEO
British PM David Cameron to Address Gay Rights with Putin at G20
Margot James, the first openly lesbian MP in the Conservative Party, tweeted a short time ago that British Prime Minister David Cameron plans to raise … [Read more...] about British PM David Cameron to Address Gay Rights with Putin at G20
Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws Driving Increase in Homophobic Violence: VIDEO
The BBC and the Guardian are both taking a closer look at the rise in homophobic violence in Russia. BBC News has a new report up on the brutal videos … [Read more...] about Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws Driving Increase in Homophobic Violence: VIDEO
Obama to Meet with LGBT Rights Groups During G20 Trip to St. Petersburg, Russia
President Obama plans to meet with several Russian LGBT groups later this week when he visits St. Petersburg to attend the G20 Summit, Buzzfeed … [Read more...] about Obama to Meet with LGBT Rights Groups During G20 Trip to St. Petersburg, Russia
Russian Gay Rights Activist Nikolai Alexeyev Has Twitter Meltdown, Threatens Assassination
A few weeks ago we told you about prominent Russian gay rights activist Nikolai Alexeyev posting bizarre status updates on his Facebook account … [Read more...] about Russian Gay Rights Activist Nikolai Alexeyev Has Twitter Meltdown, Threatens Assassination
With the Kremlin Cup in Moscow in October, Will the WTA Take a Stand Against Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws?
Towleroad reader Todd Bird sent a letter to Stacey Allaster, Chairman and CEO of the WTA, calling on the organization to pull the sanctioning for the … [Read more...] about With the Kremlin Cup in Moscow in October, Will the WTA Take a Stand Against Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws?
James Blake Ends Tennis Career, Condemns Russian Homophobia: VIDEO
James Blake retired from tennis last night following his first-round defeat by Croatia's Ivo Karlovic at the U.S. Open. In his post-game press … [Read more...] about James Blake Ends Tennis Career, Condemns Russian Homophobia: VIDEO
Artist Who Painted Putin in Lingerie Flees Russia, Seeks Asylum in France
Konstantin Altunin, the Russian artist who made headlines this week after his gallery was shut down and paintings depicting Vladimir Putin and PM … [Read more...] about Artist Who Painted Putin in Lingerie Flees Russia, Seeks Asylum in France