Police raid multiple bars, detaining over 50 people in Russian anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown
Masked officers with machine guns forced patrons to the ground in Moscow and elsewhere.
October 21, 2024
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Russia is in denial about mpox because of homophobic 'traditional values'
Anna Popova, the head of a Russian consumer protection agency, claimed the country is at no risk, implying it's because of the crackdown on LGBTQ+ people.
August 20, 2024
When a childless cat lady can see Russia from her house
Poor judgment in selecting a running mate can signal broader issues with a candidate's leadership and governance abilities, writes John Casey.
August 2, 2024
Brittney Griner, former Russian captive and current Olympian, celebrates historic prisoner swap
The WNBA star in Paris for the Olympics issued a joyful statement after news of the exchange spread.
August 2, 2024
Gay adult content creator USSRboy has been arrested in Russia
Authorities reportedly used his phone to entrap and harass other men who were looking to have sex with toher men.
June 7, 2024
Duolingo deletes LGBTQ+ content in Russia after complaint
State media reports the popular language learning app and ally self-censored after a complaint from Siberia.
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June 4, 2024
Brittney Griner reveals she considered suicide while in Russian captivity
The WNBA legend opened up to Robin Roberts about the hopelessness she felt under the conditions she had to endure.
May 2, 2024
Russian poetry contest bans entries from transgender poets
Organizers said the contest is open to all except those who have “cheated” or “changed” their gender.
April 20, 2024
Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, are expecting! Here's when baby Griner is arriving
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle have announced they're expecting, and the couple's "favorite human being" is almost due!
April 15, 2024
Police arrest Russian nightclub employees over drag show
Performers were stripped half-naked and forced to lie on the ground with patrons during the raid, which was caught on video.
March 21, 2024
What is International Women's Day? The history of the revolutionary holiday explained
The history of the holiday goes beyond feminism, reminding us every year of the deep ties linking gender equality and class struggle.
March 8, 2024
Ukrainian veterans protest after church withdrawals gay soldier's medal
“We thank the soldier for his military merits, but we do not share his sinful preferences and LGBT agitation,” the Orthodox Church said in canceling the medal to Viktor Pylypenko.
March 2, 2024
Police raid ‘My Little Pony’ gathering and a gay night at a local club in Russia
Police reportedly arrested nine of the “most feminine-looking” men at the gay night raid.
February 20, 2024
Duolingo faces investigation in Russia over LGBTQ+ content
Russia’s media watchdog scrutinized the language app for alleged ‘LGBT propaganda.’ Really.
February 14, 2024
I.S.S.’s Ariana DeBose and Gabriela Cowperthwaite on nationalism and normalizing queer ID
Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose and director Gabriela Cowperthwaite chat with the Advocate Channel about their new sci-fi thriller I.S.S. about a conflict that unfolds aboard the International Space Station.
January 25, 2024
Rachel Maddow and Adam McKay to make documentary on Trump-supporting criminal Lev Parnas
The film will focus on one of the criminals linked to Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani.
January 18, 2024
Russian Parents Are Kidnapping Their LGBTQ+ Children and Sending Them to Conversion Therapy Camps
Survivors are speaking out about their horrifying ordeals.
December 22, 2023
Brittney Griner and Wife Remember Americans Still Imprisoned Overseas One Year After Release
The couple released a message for the one-year anniversary of Brittney Griner's release from Russia.
December 8, 2023
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.
November 30, 2023
Russia’s LGBTQ+ Community Fears Expected ‘Extremist’ Label in Court Ruling
Will Putin use a kangaroo court ruling to institute a crackdown and mass arrests?
November 28, 2023
Lesbian Artist Receives Multi-Year Prison Sentence for Criticizing Putin, Military
The judge handed down a harsh sentence for Alexandra Skochilenko, who switched out price tags with antiwar messages in a supermarket protest last year.
November 20, 2023