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
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Russian Police Seize Painting of Putin in Women’s Lingerie, Shut Down St. Petersburg Gallery
Russian police have seized a painting from a St. Petersburg gallery that depicts President Vladimir Putin brushing PM Dmitry Medvedev's hair while … [Read more...] about Russian Police Seize Painting of Putin in Women’s Lingerie, Shut Down St. Petersburg Gallery
L.A. Councilmembers Protest Russian ‘Sister City’ with Rainbow Flag
Karen Ocamb at Frontiers reports that the Los Angeles "Sister Cities" sign near Los Angeles City Hall has a new appendage added by several … [Read more...] about L.A. Councilmembers Protest Russian ‘Sister City’ with Rainbow Flag
Russian Anti-Gay Policies ‘Could Kill Its Cities’
Russia has undergone no shortage of bad press in recent months. Its newly adopted anti-gay propaganda hve prompted outrage the world over, and have … [Read more...] about Russian Anti-Gay Policies ‘Could Kill Its Cities’
Russian Paratroopers Attack Lone Gay Rights Activist Protesting in St. Petersburg: VIDEO
Gay rights activist Kirill Kalugin was attacked in St. Petersburg today while staging a one-man protest of Russia's anti-gay law. Reuters reports … [Read more...] about Russian Paratroopers Attack Lone Gay Rights Activist Protesting in St. Petersburg: VIDEO
Russian Legislator Urges Putin To Enforce Gay Ban During The Olympics
At a legislative meeting in St. Petersburg, co-author of Russia's bill banning homosexuality Vitaly Valentinovich Milonov urged President … [Read more...] about Russian Legislator Urges Putin To Enforce Gay Ban During The Olympics
LA, Chicago Urged to Dump Their Russian ‘Sister-Cities’ Over Russia’s Criminalization of Gay Rights
In response to Russia's new anti-gay propaganda law, both Los Angeles and Chicago have been urged by LGBT supporters to drop their sister cities … [Read more...] about LA, Chicago Urged to Dump Their Russian ‘Sister-Cities’ Over Russia’s Criminalization of Gay Rights
Lansing, MI May Cut Ties With St. Petersburg Over Anti-Gay Policies
Lansing, Michigan is currently listed as the "sister-city" to St. Petersburg, Russia. That may change soon, however, if Russia continues its … [Read more...] about Lansing, MI May Cut Ties With St. Petersburg Over Anti-Gay Policies
Vladimir Putin Signs Law Banning Promotion Of ‘Homosexual Propaganda’
It's a sad day for our LGBT brothers and sisters in Russia. Today, President Vladimir Putin signed into law the disgusting bill banning the … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin Signs Law Banning Promotion Of ‘Homosexual Propaganda’
Blood Drawn in Major Clash at St. Petersburg, Russia Gay Rights Rally; Dozens Arrested — VIDEO
Dozens were arrested at a gay rights rally in St. Petersburg, Russia today.Check out a stunning video of the clash, AFTER THE JUMP...The AP … [Read more...] about Blood Drawn in Major Clash at St. Petersburg, Russia Gay Rights Rally; Dozens Arrested — VIDEO