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…
Brittney Griner Released from Russian Prison
President Biden announced Thursday morning that WNBA player and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Brittney Griner, is returning to the United…
What You Can Do to Help LGBTQ Ukrainians
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has gotten progressively worse over the last few weeks, with recent reports of the massacre in…
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 LGBT Activist Murdered Because of Dangerous “SAW” Website
Russian LGBT activist, Yelena Grigoryeva, was stabbed to death this summer due to a dangerous website calling itself “SAW” based…
Rainbow Railroad Helps LGBTQ Victims Escape Deadly Countries
Canadian nonprofit Rainbow Railroad has a mission: To help save LGBTQ people who are trapped in hostile nations. Earlier this…
Help End the Murder of Gay People in Chechnya
More than 40 men and women are being detained on suspicion of being gay, and at least two others have…
NASA Postpones Visit from Anti-Gay Head of Russian Space Agency
NASA has postponed a visit from Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Russia’s space program who has famously made anti-LGBT statements.…
Disgusting Report Shows Russian Trolls Created Fake LGBT Helpline
A new report showed that Russian trolls created a fake LGBT helpline for in-need LGBT teens during the election. The…
Russian Teen Fights LGBT Oppression with Court Case Victory
The LGBT community gained an unprecedented victory in Russia this week. When 16-year-old Maxim Neverov was fined for posting photos…
Celebrate Madonna’s 60th Birthday with 8 Videos the Material Girl Blessed Us With
Today marks the Material Girl’s Woman’s 60th birthday, and without a doubt she will be celebrating with a bang! Madonna still…
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…
Anti-Gay Russians Threaten LGBT World Cup Participants and Visitors
While the World Cup is making strides to try and protect LGBT fans and participants with things like a Pride…
Russia Bans HIV Education Website
Russia has blocked an educational website about HIV/AIDS in yet another effort to harm the LGBTQ community. Parni PLUS (Guys…
Russia to Get a Pride House for the World Cup
The 2018 World Cup in St Petersburg, Russia will get an unofficial LGBT Pride House during the tournament to offer…
The Fight Continues to Protect Gay Chechen Men, But Trump is Dangerously Silent
Last week, a letter was released from HRC President Chad Griffin to Donald Trump calling on him to end his deafening…
Underwear, Leather, Whips? Russian Pilots Twerk in Cheeky Video
While in the US and the UK we love it when our troops get loose and record lip-sync videos, in…
The US Has Banned Chechnya Leader for Violating Human Rights
The United States has officially banned Chechnya’s Putin-placed leader Ramzan Kadyrov as a result of violating human rights. Earlier this…
Gay Soccer Fans Heading to the World Cup in Russia Warned Not to Hold Hands
Gay and lesbian soccer fans that are planning on going to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia are being…
Grindr to Protect Users in Anti-Gay Countries by Allowing Them to Change Icon on Phone
Since there appears to be a rise in the detention of gay men in the Middle East (particularly Egypt, Iran,…
UN Member States Maintain Non-Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation in Olympic Truce Resolution
All 193 United Nations Member States adopted the Olympic Truce Resolution maintaining language protecting against discrimination based on sexual orientation.…
Chechen Gay-Purge Survivor Speaks of Atrocities Taking Place in Russian Dependency
As the world continues to not act on the atrocities being reported coming out of Chechnya after the Russian dependency…
Soviet Propaganda Turns Queer Thanks to Awesome Artist
A collection of Soviet-era propaganda posters have received a rainbow makeover thanks to one artist who transformed the posters into…
Ballet About Gay Dancer Rudolf Nureyev Canceled in Russia
The highly anticipated ballet about the life of legendary Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev, who was gay, has been canceled at…
Read Their Names: List of 27 Chechen Men Murdered for Homosexuality, and the World Still Stays Silent
We watched in disgust as the Chechen government completely lied to Vice News’ crew about the detainment, torture, and killing…
Serbian President Nominates Lesbian as Country’s First Female and Gay Prime Minister
Serbia may be considered one of the most conservative countries in Europe, but the heavily Christian Orthodox church will soon…
Germany Leads Again! Visa Granted to Gay Chechen
Germany has once again shown leadership in the face of a humanitarian crisis as they have granted a visa to…
CNN Interviews Chechen Gay Men about Human Rights Abuses Directed Toward LGBT People
Until now, the allegations that gay men are being attacked by police and rounded up and tortured by Chechen authorities have…
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley Says the US Cannot Ignore Gay Men in Chechnya
Nikki Haley, the United States’ ambassador to the United Nations released a statement yesterday about the unconfirmed though widely reported news that…