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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.

In a critical election, the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times endorse fascism

The silence of major media outlets serves not as impartiality but as complicity in the erosion of democratic values and the rise of fascism, writes John Casey.


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.

Anthony “the Mooch” Scaramucci, one of Harris’s guests at the debate tonight, on the dangers of his old boss

A long-time LGBTQ+ ally, Scaramucci says that we have to do everything we can to make sure Harris wins in November.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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 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.

Mike Johnson Friendly With Minister Who Said Gays Were Punished by Mpox, Obama Could Be Antichrist

Johnson, now House speaker, has been on the board of anti-LGBTQ+ activist Ray Comfort's Living Waters ministry since 2013.

Lesbian Artist Faces 8 Years in Russian Prison For Criticizing Putin, Military

Alexandra Skochilenko switched out price tags with anti-war messages in a supermarket protest last year.

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.

Russia Targets LGBTQ+ Community with Mental Health Directive

Putin directs sexologists to treat homosexuality the same as bestiality.

Brittney Griner Harassed by Right-Wing Media Host at Dallas Airport

Alex Stein said Griner "hates America" and asked if she had sex with Vladimir Putin in order to be released from Russia.

Russian Authorities Detain Gay Refugee, Activists Fear He's Being Tortured

He arrived in Russia from Europe to attend his father's funeral after fleeing the region in 2018 due to persecution because he's gay.