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Apple fined by Russian court for extremist 'LGBT content'

This is not the first time Apple has run afoul of Russian authorities for refusing to censor content under Putin.

Duolingo faces investigation in Russia over LGBTQ+ content

Russia’s media watchdog scrutinized the language app for alleged ‘LGBT propaganda.’ Really.

Yandex CEO Charged Under Russia’s Anti-LGBTQ+ “Propaganda” Laws

The company had earlier been fined for not restricting access to films like Brigit Jones’ Diary.

Russia's State Duma Approves Bill to Ban 'LGBT propaganda'

Those found to be spreading so-called "LGBT propaganda" could face a fine up to $6,600.

LGBT Social Network Doesn't Violate 'Gay Propaganda' Ban

A Russian judge ruled that the administrator of an LGBT support group on social networks did not violate the country's ban on 'gay propaganda' to minors.

Court: Russian LGBT Teen Page's Admin Violated 'Propaganda' Ban

Journalist Lena Klimova has been fined 50,000 rubles for running an online resource for LGBT youth.

Russia's Highest Court Upholds Ban on 'Gay Propaganda'

The Constitutional Court of Russia says the LGBT propaganda law prevents the country from acting like other European countries that have 'deformed traditional values of family and marriage.'

Do Letters from LGBT Teens VIolate Russia's 'Gay Propaganda' Ban?

The lawmaker who introduced St. Petersburg's ban on 'gay propaganda' filed a complaint against a journalist who hosts a social networking group that shares letters from LGBT teens.

Op-ed: One Year After Sochi, the Silence Is Deafening

Was the global outrage at Russia's anti-LGBT propaganda law just a flash in the pan?

Orthodox Christians Clash With Supporters of LGBT March in Moldova

Many pro-LGBT marchers were evacuated by police to prevent confrontations with Orthodox believers protesting "LGBT propaganda".

Op-ed: Protecting All Kids

The law that criminalizes LGBT propaganda is intended to protect youth from provocative messages. But LGBT kids here need protecting, too.

Will Russia Halt Elton John's Concerts This Friday?

Elton John heads to Russia to perform this weekend, but he may be in violation of the country's anti-LGBT propaganda law.

Why Trump's Putin Fixation Is an LGBT Problem

The man Trump so admires oversaw a ban on LGBT "propaganda" and allowed the murder of gay men in Chechnya. 

Op-ed: A Bittersweet Trip to My Family's Home Country

Even before Janet Quezada went back to her family's homeland to help other LGBT activists, she was met with protests that said LGBT rights are "neo-Imperialist" propaganda.

Russia Expert to Offer Political Commentary During Olympics

In NBC's Olympics coverage, journalist and historian David Remnick will likely touch on the situation of LGBT Russians under the nation's 'gay propaganda' law.

Russia Defends Antigay Law in Latest 'Assurance' to IOC

Russia's deputy prime minister issued a statement aimed at soothing fears about LGBT athletes being penalized during the 2014 Winter Olympics under Russia's ban on so-called LGBT propaganda.

Madonna Takes on St. Petersburg in Concert Turned Rally

St. Petersburg had banned any pro-LGBT speech as "propaganda" -- but that didn't stop Madonna from turning her concert there into a rally for rights.

Olympic 'Mayor:' Gay Cartoons Could Harm Kids

The appointed mayor of Sochi's Olympic skiing village says the anti-LGBT propaganda law protects kids from seeing "a king love another king."

Op-ed: Putin’s Anti-LGBT Law Turns One

It's been a year since Vladimir Putin signed the law banning LGBT 'propaganda,' and HRC has released a new report documenting ways it has become more dangerous in Russia.

Vladimir Putin Launches Raids on Moscow LGBTQ+ Clubs After Court Ruling

Gay bars and a gay sauna were raided by police less than two days after the country’s supreme court declared the “international LGBT social movement” to be an “extremist” element.

Russia Outlaws LGBTQ+ Rights Activism and Labels Organizations 'Extremist'

The move effectively eliminates LGBTQ+ support networks and signals a larger crackdown on the country's already vulnerable queer community.