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Russian parliament seeks to ban ‘childfree propaganda’ and adoption by foreign trans families in latest moves

The two bills are the latest in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.

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.

Russia Proposes Expanding LGBTQ+ 'Propaganda' Ban

The country currently bans the "promotion of non-traditional sexual relations" to minors; legislators want to extend that to include adults.

Stricter Anti-LGBTQ+ "Propaganda" Bill Heads to Putin's Desk

The proposal toughens the 2013 law against so-called "gay propaganda."

Russia May Double Fines Under LGBTQ+ 'Propaganda' Law

The proposal will be discussed by legislators this fall.

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.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Tweets More Anti-LGBTQ+, Pro-Gun Propaganda

The Republican Georgia congresswoman claims, among other things, that gun control laws are a way to keep conservatives from fighting "the trans agenda."

Duolingo faces investigation in Russia over LGBTQ+ content

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

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.

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.

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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Putin Signs Extreme Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Into Law

The law extends the current ban to prohibit sharing LGBTQ-related information with adults as well.

New Russian Law Bans Well-Known LGBTQ+ Films like Call Me by Your Name

The purge of films, including Brokeback Mountain, began last year.

Gay TikTok Couple Arrest Under Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

One man says he is "scared" for his boyfriend who remains in jail.

Putin Calls Trans Acceptance 'Crime Against Humanity'

The Russian president made the remark in a speech defending what he called the "spiritual values and historical traditions" of his country.

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Russia Announces Chilling Move to Label 'International Public LGBT Movement' as 'Extremist'

The move is a further escalation of attacks on the LGBTQ+ community in Russia under President Vladimir Putin.

Russian Tennis Champ Daria Kasatkina Says She's Relieved After Coming Out

Kasatkina not only came out as queer, but she's also been a vocal critic of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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.

Gays Against Groomers Is Not a Grassroots Organization: Report

Despite what some of the people associated with Gays Against Groomers claim, the group is a political outfit of right-wing operatives and not a grassroots organization.

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?