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Russia passes “fascist” anti-trans laws banning trans health care & marriage
The law takes away numerous rights from trans people, with advocates saying it will lead to suicide as trans people feel “hopeless and trapped.”
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Russia used its LGBTQ+ “propaganda” law to arrest a man seeking sex in private
Is it now a crime in Russia to have private relations with another adult?
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Russia arrests TikTok couple for violating “gay propaganda law”
“We were very scared … it became a living hell,” one of the men said.
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Russian festival changes name to avoid breaking anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda law
A Russian politician mocked the theatre’s decision to change its festival name…but also showed that he knows nothing about the LGBTQ+ flag.
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Anti-LGBTQ official calls for authorities to investigate Netflix for promoting “gay propaganda”
The streaming giant has not commented publicly, but reportedly reviewed their content and doesn’t believe any of it violates the law.
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Vladimir Putin says he won’t allow for LGBTQ families or marriages in Russia
The longtime Russian leader told reporters that he’s considering a constitutional amendment that would ensure that all parents of children “will be dad and mum.”
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Pussy Riot video shut down by police under “gay propaganda” ban
Police ordered the studio to turn off power while the feminist punk band recorded a video.
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“Transgender doll” spotted in a Siberian toy store sets off outrage in Russia
The doll has long flowing hair and wears a dress… and has male genitalia.