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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
Dems announce historic six-figure ad buy in LGBTQ+ publications
This is the Democratic National Committee's first paid targeted LGBTQ+ media campaign.
October 11, 2024
Milton, please spare the Don Cesar, a place that holds bittersweet memories for a gay man
John Casey writes that he first visited St. Petersburg's historic hotel as a teen struggling mightily with his sexuality, but he returned as an out gay man to a same-sex wedding.
October 9, 2024
Police Detain LGBT Activists in St. Petersburg
The activist's signs were torn by Russian paratroopers, who had gathered in the city to celebrate a military holiday.
August 2, 2015
BREAKING UPDATE: Gay Attack in St. Petersburg
Unconfirmed reports say that two people remain hospitalized but police tell them there is no evidence of a crime.
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November 3, 2013
St. Petersburg Pride: Don't Rain on Their Parade
Even Florida rainstorms can't douse the spirit of this gay Pride parade.
July 10, 2013
Russian QueerFest Prevails in Face of Intimidation
Organizers of the International Queer Culture Festival in St. Petersburg gracefully faced down bullies with courage, determination and help from police, American and European diplomatic missions, as well as friendly passersby.
September 20, 2014
VIDEO: Arrest, Chaos at Unsanctioned St. Petersburg Pride
Reports indicate that about 60 participants were hauled away by police.
June 29, 2013
Russian Police Detain 25 LGBTQ Activists in St. Petersburg
After a request to hold a parade was denied, demonstrators held a protest.
August 4, 2018
Russia Declares Gay Group 'Foreign Agent'
By requiring Coming Out Russia to register as a 'foreign agent,' a judge has severely hampered the advocacy efforts of the group, it says.
July 24, 2014
Russian Activists Confirm Attack on LGBT Meeting
Two men entered an LGBT social group's meeting Sunday with a gun and baseball bat, injuring two attendees.
November 4, 2013