Russia

“Extremist” designations have been used to ban groups such as the Jehovah’s Witnesses to anything associated with opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

None of the K-pop stars are out as gay or bisexual. The group is one of the biggest-selling bands in the world.

“This law puts homosexuality and gender reassignment on a par with pornography,” said one European official who opposes the law.

The law could even ban the rainbow flag from TV.

Russian censors sent a warning about distributing an animated short film within the country that could violate its anti-gay laws.

The charges include persecution, unlawful arrests, torture, sexual violence, and incitement to murder of at least 150 people due to their sexual orientation.

Some of sports most memorable moments pushed a progressive social agenda and influenced the nation.

In case you needed a reminder, or a reference. Because we’re sure you want to remember all of this.

Prominent activist Rémy Bonny reviews how LGBTQ rights suffered setbacks all across Europe. He asks the world: “join forces in defense” of us.

The Olympics-affiliated European Games will be held in an area of Poland that has declared itself an “LGBTQ-free zone.”