Reuters reports that Russian Vladimir Putin is trying to "defuse criticism" of Russia's anti-gay laws by making a statement to the new … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin: Gay People are Welcome at Sochi Olympics
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Georgian President Warns of Putin’s Anti-Gay Influence in Ex-Soviet States
At the United Nations General Assembly last week, outgoing Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili expressed growing concern that Russia's … [Read more...] about Georgian President Warns of Putin’s Anti-Gay Influence in Ex-Soviet States
Russian President Vladimir Putin Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Citing his proposal to dismantle Syria's chemical weapons arsenal, a group has nominated Russian President Vladimir Putin for the Nobel Peace … [Read more...] about Russian President Vladimir Putin Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Russian Gay Ban Author: ‘Stephen Fry is a Bringer of Evil’
Not surprisingly, Vitaly Milonov, the author of the St. Petersburg, Russia law banning gay propaganda, on which the federal law is based, dislikes … [Read more...] about Russian Gay Ban Author: ‘Stephen Fry is a Bringer of Evil’
If Putin Were ‘Put(t)in Out’ For Men Would Russians Be Better Off?: VIDEO
YouTube user graga gork has uploaded a deceptively cheery music video for their song "Put(t)in Out." They postulate that the Russian … [Read more...] about If Putin Were ‘Put(t)in Out’ For Men Would Russians Be Better Off?: VIDEO
Anti-Gay Russian Parents Group Calls on Putin to Cancel Elton John’s Pro-‘Sodomite’ Concert
An anti-gay Russian parents group is calling on President Vladimir Putin to bring the hammer down on Elton John, Reuters reports: In an open letter … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Russian Parents Group Calls on Putin to Cancel Elton John’s Pro-‘Sodomite’ Concert
Elton John Wants to Reason with Russian Leaders About Gays, Won’t Tell Them to ‘Go to Hell’
Elton John speaks to NPR about his upcoming trip to perform in Moscow, and what he'll do there: On one hand, I want to say, 'I'm not … [Read more...] about Elton John Wants to Reason with Russian Leaders About Gays, Won’t Tell Them to ‘Go to Hell’
Putin: ‘No One Would Lift a Finger Against’ Berlusconi if He Were Gay — VIDEO
Russian President Vladimir Putin is making international headlines for his defense of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Reuters … [Read more...] about Putin: ‘No One Would Lift a Finger Against’ Berlusconi if He Were Gay — VIDEO
John McCain Rips Russia and its Anti-Gay Laws in Op-Ed Putin Never Sees, is Mocked on Kimmel: VIDEO
Earlier this month, after Russian President Vladimir Putin penned a NYT op-ed intended to meddle with American minds over the Syrian conflict, Senator … [Read more...] about John McCain Rips Russia and its Anti-Gay Laws in Op-Ed Putin Never Sees, is Mocked on Kimmel: VIDEO
Vladimir Putin: There is ‘No Infringement on the Rights’ of Gays in Russia
President Vladimir Putin lied about his country's laws on Thursday, the AP reports: Putin on Thursday insisted the law bans only "propaganda … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin: There is ‘No Infringement on the Rights’ of Gays in Russia