Russian LGBT Network, Sphere Foundation, Makes a Comeback
In April 2022, a Russian court shut down the largest LGBTQ rights organization in the country. Now they’re back and…
Russia to Expand its “Anti-Gay Propaganda” Law
The Russian government has a voted to expand its “anti-gay propaganda” law. to According to the BBC, the bill “categorizes…
Russia Votes to Limit LGBTQ Rights in Rigged Election
The votes are in from the recent election in Russia, which saw the nation voting (or did they?) for a…
Russian Election Video Shows Men Getting Naked Together
In a video to encourage people to vote in the upcoming Russian elections, an organization shows two men taking off…
LGBTQ British Activist Peter Tatchell Detained in Russia During World Cup
Peter Tatchell, a long fixture in the LGBT rights movement, was arrested while staging a peaceful demonstration for LGBT+ rights.…
Russian ‘Gay Propaganda’ Law Creator Vows to Arrest Gays at LGBT Winter Sports Festival
It’s like Sochi all over again in Russia as the country prepares for a gay winter sports festival, anti-gay lawmakers,…
Gay-Friendly Apple Emojis May Get Deleted in Russia
While most of the world has embraced Apple’s introduction of those cute LGBT-friendly emojis, the higher ups in Russia see…
European Court of Human Rights Rules All European Countries Should Recognize Same-Sex Partnerships
‘This just in from HRC: The European Court on Human Rights has ruled that all signatories to the European Convention…
Russian Officials Tear Down Steve Jobs Statue After Current CEO Tim Cook Comes Out
A memorial statue in St. Petersburg, Russia to the late Apple founder, Steve Jobs, has been torn down after Jobs’s…
Russia Bans Conchita Wurst Parade
Conchita Wurst is a global sensation. The bearded drag queen has built quite a following, inspiring people all over the…
40,000 Signatures to be Delivered to Ikea After Gay Couple Censored in Russia
After Ikea inexplicably removed a lesbian couple from their Russia catalog, over 40,000 people signed a petition demanding that the furniture…
German President Joachim Gauck Boycotts Sochi Olympics
Citing Russia’s anti-gay laws and human rights abuses, German President Joachim Gauck will boycott the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.…
New York Comptroller Pressures Sochi Sponsors to Back Out of Olympics in Russia
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and other New York City officials sent a strongly worded letter to the sponsors…
American Apparel Supports Gay Rights in Russia!
American Apparel, famous for their LGBT political activism, has launched a new line of political-activism merchandise targeting Russia’s anti-gay laws.…
Gay Film Festival In Russia Faces Bomb Threats
In spite of bomb threats and intimidation, the Side by Side LGBT International Film Festival is being presented in Russia…
Rainbow Uniforms for German Olympians: Political Statement or Fashion Choice?
A rainbow seems to have rained down on the uniforms to be worn by German athletes in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi,…
Transgender Russian Lawyer Strips Down for Gay Rights in Russia
A transgender Russian lawyer named Masha Bash has stripped down to call attention to gay and trans rights for LGBT people…
Winter Olympics to Move to Vancouver: IOC Declares Anti-Gay Laws in Russia Violate Human Rights (A call to Action)
The IOC issued a statement today that they will move the 2014 Winter Olympics to Vancouver Canada. Sighting Russia’s anti-gay…
Video of the Week: Supporting Gay Russians with #LoveAlwaysWins
The LGBT-rights group AllOut, who has been leading the charge against Russia’s discriminatory laws, has released a short film highlighting…
Speak Out Against Coca-Cola’s Olympic Sponsorship
All Out has been asking supporters to speak out against Russia’s anti-gay laws by addressing letters to Coca-Cola, a major…
Russia to Monitor All Calls and Emails During the Winter Olympics in Sochi
We are well aware that Putin and the powers that be in Russia have no respect for the rights of…
Tell IOC President Thomas Bach to Uphold The Olympic Charter: Move the Games out of Russia
President Bach, Principle 6 of the Olympic Charter says that discrimination doesn’t belong in the Olympic movement. But, the Olympic…
Contact the People at the IOC Responsible for the Continued Persecution of Gay People in Russia
Here is a list of the people at the International Olympic Committee who are responsible for the continued persecution of…
To Russia With Love: Show Your Support for Gay & Lesbian Russians
I just received this letter and wanted to share it with everyone. Tomorrow is a day of action around the…
Russian Women Athletes Kiss and Tell The World: It’s OK to be Gay!
Two members of the women’s 4×400-meter relay team made the most powerful statement so far to protest Russia’s anti-gay laws…
Athletes Around the World Must Demand that the IOC Move the Olympics Out of Russia!
Russia’s anti-gay laws that promise to send anyone who promotes homosexuality to prison have become a shield for neo-Nazi groups and…
American Athlete First to Criticize Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws on Russian Soil!
Runner Nick Symmonds took home the silver medal in the 800 meter at the World Track and Field Championship in…
George Takei: Move the Olympics Out of Russia!
Thank you George Takei for articulating what needs to be done concerning Russia’s horrendous anti-gay policies. Takei wrote on his…
Lady Gaga Says The Russian Government is Criminal
Lady Gaga had a few things to say about the Russian government and its anti-LGBT laws. On her Twitter page, she…
President Obama Condemns Russia’s Anti-Gay Law
This just in from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC): In an interview Tuesday with Jay Leno on NBC’s The Tonight Show, President Obama…