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.
July 5, 2023
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Will Global Companies Step In On Russia's Antigay Laws?
A new petition urges global corporations with business ties to Russia to step in when it comes to defending LGBT Russians.
September 6, 2013
Madonna Won't Return to Russia Because of Antigay Laws
'I don't want to perform in places where being homosexual is tantamount to a crime,' the singer says.
August 15, 2015
Russia's 'Gay Propaganda' Law Takes Effect in Crimea
Authorities have canceled a Pride march and are planning more serious measures to eradicate the 'experimental practice of sodomy' in Crimea, which recently voted to become part of Russia.
May 1, 2014
Olympic Sponsor AT&T; Condemns Russia's Laws
The telecommunications company condemned Russia's antigay law and the violence it has spurred.
February 4, 2014
WATCH: Broadway's Best Respond to Russia's Antigay Law
A starry cast tackles a serious topic with sharp humor in a new video.
January 26, 2014
Op-ed: Russia's Other New Oppressive Law
In Russia, it's essentially against the law to hurt religious people's feelings.
October 18, 2013
Baryshnikov Denounces Russia's Anti-LGBT Laws, Violence
Celebrated dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov denounces the degrading treatment of LGBT people in Russia.
October 16, 2013
IOC 'Completely Satisfied' With Russia's Anti-LGBT Laws
The International Olympic Committee said it doesn't have the authority to interfere with the laws of the nation hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics.
September 26, 2013
Activist Charged With Violating Russia's 'Gay Propaganda' Law
After staging a one-man protest, Dmitry Isakov could become the first person convicted of violating Russia's 'gay propaganda' law.
September 3, 2013
United Nations Urges Russia to Repeal Antigay Laws
The U.N. human rights office condemned the passage of Russia's antigay legislation and is urging the country to repeal the law.
August 20, 2013
U.S. Senator's Resolution Targets Russia's Antigay Law
Sen. Jeff Merkley will submit a resolution urging the International Olympic Committee to oppose Russia's anti-LGBT legislation.
August 2, 2013
Moldova Secretly Enacts Propaganda Law Similar To Russia's
Members of Moldova's LGBT rights organization GenderDoc-M said they were not aware that the law passed until it was officially published and made public.
July 23, 2013
Russia Lawmakers Begin Steps to Toughen 'Gay Propaganda' Law
Putin has repeatedly cracked down on same-sex relationships in an effort to uphold what his regime considers traditional family values.
October 27, 2022
Russia Expected to OK Stricter 'Gay Propaganda' Law This Fall
"Our enemy really holds the propaganda of sodomy as the core of its influence," a prominent Russian businessman told lawmakers Monday.
October 17, 2022
Russia May Double Fines Under LGBTQ+ 'Propaganda' Law
The proposal will be discussed by legislators this fall.
September 1, 2022
Elton John Sticks It to Russia's Antigay Law in Front of Thousands
Invoking Tchaikovsky, Tim Cook, and even the iPad, pop's megastar minced no words in calling out the absurd brutality of Russia's ban on so-called homosexual propaganda during a concert in St. Petersburg.
November 13, 2014
Which Country Managed to Create an Antigay Law Harsher Than Russia's?
Having run out of domestic options, Kyrgyzstani LGBT activists seek international pressure on leaders to back away from a proposed draconian antigay law.
July 22, 2014
PHOTOS: Protesting Russia's Laws in Tutus and Toe Shoes
Ballet dancers and Amnesty International activists presented a scene from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and delivered petitions to the Russian Embassy in London, in protest of Russia's 'gay propaganda' law.
January 29, 2014
RNC Member: Russia's Antigay Law Is 'Common Sense'
Republican National Committee member Dave Agema has added to his record of outrageously homophobic remarks.
January 13, 2014
Olympic Skier Bode Miller Slams Russia's Antigay Laws
Olympian Bode Miller says Russia's antigay laws are "embarrassing" to humanity.
October 1, 2013