In a letter sent to the International Olympic Committee yesterday, the New York City based Human Rights Watch organization expressed growing … [Read more...] about Human Rights Watch Demands Olympic Committee Protect LGBT Olympians From Russian Anti-Gay Bill
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Russian Parliament Bans Adoption for International Same-Sex Couples
The lower house of Russia's parliament today approved a law banning same-sex couples in any country from adopting Russian children. RT has … [Read more...] about Russian Parliament Bans Adoption for International Same-Sex Couples
Russian LGBT Group Calls for Boycott of Sochi Olympics; Says Gay People Not Safe There
A Russian LGBT group is calling for a boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, RIA Novosti reports: The group is calling for a boycott of the … [Read more...] about Russian LGBT Group Calls for Boycott of Sochi Olympics; Says Gay People Not Safe There
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
Russian LGBT Community to Have First-Ever Float in NYC Pride Parade
Russia's LGBT community will have its first-ever float in New York City's LGBT Pride parade on June 30, Radio Free Europe reports: The … [Read more...] about Russian LGBT Community to Have First-Ever Float in NYC Pride Parade
The Daily Show’s John Oliver ‘Gaywatches’ The Boy Scouts, France, Russia, and Pope Francis: VIDEO
John Oliver, filling in for Jon Stewart while he's on summer hiatus, is doing a bang-up job, and last night blasted the Boy Scouts for their … [Read more...] about The Daily Show’s John Oliver ‘Gaywatches’ The Boy Scouts, France, Russia, and Pope Francis: VIDEO
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
Russian Communist Group Orders Elton John to Lose His ‘Gay’ Outfits or Face Protest at Upcoming Concert
A Communist group in Russia says Elton John's outfits are "gay propaganda" and plans to protest his concert unless he wears more … [Read more...] about Russian Communist Group Orders Elton John to Lose His ‘Gay’ Outfits or Face Protest at Upcoming Concert