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1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Two bar workers arrested in Russia's first LGBTQ extremism' case

First criminal case under Russia's ban on international LGBT movement
Accused face up to 10 years in prison for promoting LGBTQ rights [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
NYC LGBT

Russia's Court Ban of the LGBTQ Movement' Is the Latest Global Move Against Inclusion

Russia's Supreme Court has classified the international LGBT social movement as an extremist organization, criminalizing activism and potentially targeting anyone who supports LGBTQ+ people.
The move is part of a global trend of pushback against LGBTQ+ inclusivity, with many elected officials using anti-LGBTQ+ legislation to differentiate their countries from the West. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
NYC LGBT

Police Raid Moscow Gay Bars After Court Labels LGBTQ+ Movement Extremist,' Says Local Media

Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars in Moscow following a ban on the LGBTQ+ movement as an extremist organization.
The raids are part of a crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia that has been ongoing for over a decade. [ more ]
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