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The LGBTQ community in Russia & Ukraine faced major challenges this week
While draconian acts were expected from Russian government entities, an event in Ukraine caused significantly greater consternation among local activists.
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Is Ukraine’s Azov Regiment a friend or foe to the LGBTQ community?
Russia calls the members of the Azov Battalion anti-LGBTQ neo-Nazis. But Ukraine’s queer community is calling them heroes.
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Anti-LGBTQ propaganda is a big part of Russia’s war effort
The Putin regime’s focus on humiliating the LGBTQ community inside Russia is being utilized as a part of their war efforts against the Ukrainian populace as well.
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An unlikely queer hero dodges bombs to deliver aid in Ukraine
Agatha Williams, a metal fabricator from Denver, Colorado turned front-line aid worker aiding civilians amid the Russian invasion, joined the relief effort. Here is what they’re doing every day now to help the Ukrainian people.
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Josh Duggar sentenced to 12 years in prison
Josh Duggar had a reality show and led rallies against LGBTQ equality a decade ago. Now he’s getting locked up for possessing porn depicting children as young as 18-months-old.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed for asking what Nazis think of a fake Pride flag
“I’m pretty sure those Nazis have the same opinion of that flag as you do.”
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Pete Buttigieg, Dr. Rachel Levine & all LGBTQ members of Congress banned from Russia
Of course Jen Psaki was ready with a clapback.
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Meet the woman helping some LGBTQ Ukrainians flee the country as others stay to fight
Olga Polyakova and her group, Gender Stream, are helping them all.
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What can you do when the Russian propaganda machine targets you? I found out the hard way
As a transgender journalist covering the war in Ukraine, I’m particularly vulnerable. Even more so after Russia’s Ministry of Foreign affairs started posting about me on social media.
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Queer Pussy Riot leader daringly escapes Russia disguised as a food courier
“I don’t think Russia has a right to exist anymore.”