Putin bans adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries permitting gender-affirming care
A second new law bans "childfree propaganda" with 5 million ruble fines (the equivalent of $48,000).
November 25, 2024
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Navratilova Blasts Russian Antigay Law
The out retired tennis player also spoke about a possible boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Russia.
June 19, 2013
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.
June 30, 2014
PHOTOS: Protests Spark as Russia Advances Antigay Bill
In a 463-0 vote, Russia's State Duma approved a measure that would ban LGBT events or public discussion and prohibit individuals from providing information to minors about the LGBT community.
June 11, 2013
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.
November 12, 2024
Russia Votes to Bar Gay Foreign Couples From Adopting
Russia's lower house approves another antigay piece of legislation.
June 18, 2013
Russia May Double Fines Under LGBTQ+ 'Propaganda' Law
The proposal will be discussed by legislators this fall.
September 1, 2022
Stricter Anti-LGBTQ+ "Propaganda" Bill Heads to Putin's Desk
The proposal toughens the 2013 law against so-called "gay propaganda."
November 30, 2022
WATCH: Vice Is 'Young and Gay in Putin's Russia'
Vice published its full video report on the homophobic environment in Russia, going inside the nation's underground LGBT communities and confronting members of the Orthodox Church.
January 20, 2014
WATCH: Gay U.S. Reporter Kicked Off Russian News for Pro-LGBT Outburst
Award-winning journalist and former Advocate columnist Jamie Kirchick was silenced by a government-owned TV station after he criticized Russia's ban on so-called homosexual propaganda.
August 22, 2013
Russia: LGBT Journo Promises to Out Closeted Lawmakers
Elena Kostyuchenko is gathering information on closeted Russian lawmakers, with the intent to publish the information if those deputies vote for a proposed law that would remove children from the homes of gay and lesbian parents.
September 9, 2013
U.S. Condemns Russia for Approving 'Gay Propaganda' Bill
The bill, a nationwide version of one passed in the city of St. Petersburg, would outlaw any public LGBT events or discussions that would be accessible to minors.
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January 25, 2013
Gay Russian Activist Questioned for Twitter 'Insults'
Nikolai Alexeyev responded to a government investigation charging that he insulted two Russian lawmakers on Twitter over their support of Russia's anti-LGBT laws.
August 15, 2013
Lesbian Can't Be Fined Under Local Russian 'Propaganda' Law
LGBT advocates say the ruling in a local court could have implications for the nationwide law banning 'propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations.'
October 3, 2013
WATCH: Take a Ride in Russia's Underground Gay Taxi
The multimedia outlet published the first of a five-part series titled 'Young and Gay in Putin's Russia.'
January 14, 2014
WATCH: Thomas Roberts's 'Tremendous Hypocrisy' in Russia
The out MSNBC anchor will serve as a cohost of the 2013 Miss Universe pageant, scheduled to take place in Moscow this November.
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October 17, 2013
Glenn Beck Shamelessly Shoots Off on Breeding
The D-list conservative commentator reemerges to say that marriage equality stymies procreation but, more sinisterly, lunges another dangerous dagger of hate at our community.
December 1, 2022
Op-ed: Why Russia's Vodka Dump Isn't Enough
This boycott is a fun idea and all, but Russians don't care if we don't drink their booze.
August 7, 2013
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