Brother of Gabriel Garcia Marquez publicly acknowledges that the author is suffering from dementia, and no longer writes: "He has problems with his … [Read more...] about NEWS: George W. Bush To The Rescue, More Arrests In Russia, And A Long Goodbye To Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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LGBT Activists To Defy Gay Pride Ban In St. Petersburg
Defying a ban on gay pride in St. Petersburg, Russia, activists and allies there say they'll march this Saturday, following a route that … [Read more...] about LGBT Activists To Defy Gay Pride Ban In St. Petersburg
Moscow Police Crack Down on Banned Gay Pride Rally, Arresting 40: VIDEOS
Videos of the detention of 40 people at Moscow Gay Pride rallies on Sunday show Orthodox activists getting violent, and police stepping in roughly to … [Read more...] about Moscow Police Crack Down on Banned Gay Pride Rally, Arresting 40: VIDEOS
40 Arrested In Moscow Gay Rights Protest
From WashPo: Gay activists tried to stage two demonstrations in Moscow on Sunday to demand the right to hold a gay pride parade in the Russian … [Read more...] about 40 Arrested In Moscow Gay Rights Protest
A Russian Daredevil Bridge-Climbing Clip to Make Your Hands Sweat: VIDEO
Russian YouTubers have a habit of doing terrifying unsafe things from very great heights, and this clip definitely lives up to that tradition.Watch … [Read more...] about A Russian Daredevil Bridge-Climbing Clip to Make Your Hands Sweat: VIDEO
Russian Activists Prepare for Clashes as Moscow Bans Gay Pride for Seventh Straight Year
A Gay Pride march set for May 27 has been banned for the seventh consecutive year, AFP reports: A city official in charge of security, Vasily Oleinik, … [Read more...] about Russian Activists Prepare for Clashes as Moscow Bans Gay Pride for Seventh Straight Year
Activist Nikolai Alexeyev is First Court Conviction Under St. Petersburg Russia’s Ban on ‘Gay Propaganda’
Prominent Russian LGBT activist Nikolai Alexeyev is the first person convicted under the ban on 'gay propaganda' in St. Petersburg, Russia, … [Read more...] about Activist Nikolai Alexeyev is First Court Conviction Under St. Petersburg Russia’s Ban on ‘Gay Propaganda’
17 Activists Arrested Under St. Petersburg ‘Gay Propaganda’ Ban for Carrying Rainbow Flags: VIDEOS
Seventeen activists have been arrested in a May Day civil rights and freedom march, Coming Out St. Petersburg reports:This year's May 1st march is … [Read more...] about 17 Activists Arrested Under St. Petersburg ‘Gay Propaganda’ Ban for Carrying Rainbow Flags: VIDEOS
Law Banning ‘Gay Propaganda’ Passed in Siberia
Siberia Pride is not happening this year: "It's mainly about various gay parades... about their promotion among minors. It's about … [Read more...] about Law Banning ‘Gay Propaganda’ Passed in Siberia
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1112
ASTEROID MINING: The future of Earth's resources is here. RUSSIAN PARKOUR: Oh, just doing a backflip off the side of a tall building. FREDDIE … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1112