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Russian LGBTQ+ rights group to shut down

Aug 18, 2026 / Michael K. Lavers of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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Nine Russian LGBTQ+ groups deemed ‘extremist’ banned

May 29, 2026 / Michael K. Lavers of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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Report: Grenell wants Russian ambassadorship

Apr 10, 2026 / Joe Reberkenny via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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Ukrainian Supreme Court recognizes same-sex couple as a family

Mar 11, 2026 / Michael K. Lavers of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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Russia bans a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group as extremist in a new blow to the beleaguered community

Mar 10, 2026 / Wire Report
Books

New book profiles LGBTQ+ Ukrainians and their experiences during Russia’s war against their country

Feb 26, 2026 / Michael K. Lavers of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
Arts & Culture

‘Heated Rivalry’ becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Feb 03, 2026 / Wire Report
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Russia designates ILGA World an ‘undesirable’ group

Jan 27, 2026 / Michael K. Lavers via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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Kazakh Senate tables anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda bill

Dec 09, 2025 / Michael K. Lavers of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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Gay Russian asylum seekers remain in ICE custody

Oct 27, 2025 / Michael K. Lavers via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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Activists in Ukrainian city hold annual Pride event

Sep 09, 2025 / Michael K. Lavers of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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Kidnapped LGBTQ+ Ukrainian children must not be forgotten

Aug 18, 2025 / Ayman Eckford via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association

Russia

Russian LGBTQ+ rights group to shut down

Nine Russian LGBTQ+ groups deemed ‘extremist’ banned

Report: Grenell wants Russian ambassadorship

Ukrainian Supreme Court recognizes same-sex couple as a family

Russia bans a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group as extremist in a new blow to the beleaguered community

New book profiles LGBTQ+ Ukrainians and their experiences during Russia’s war against their country

‘Heated Rivalry’ becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Russia designates ILGA World an ‘undesirable’ group

Kazakh Senate tables anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda bill

Gay Russian asylum seekers remain in ICE custody

Activists in Ukrainian city hold annual Pride event

Kidnapped LGBTQ+ Ukrainian children must not be forgotten

‘Hokus Pokus Live!’ tour canceled due to ‘business related issues’

Swiss government backs nationwide conversion therapy ban

Remembering feminist icon Gloria Steinem

Florida’s universities are off-limits for anyone in the US ‘unlawfully’

Defying convention (and physics): ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey on identity and inclusion in pro-wrestling

Markey’s primary win deemed success for LGBTQ+ activists

‘Hokus Pokus Live!’ tour canceled due to ‘business related issues’

Swiss government backs nationwide conversion therapy ban

Remembering feminist icon Gloria Steinem

Florida’s universities are off-limits for anyone in the US ‘unlawfully’

Defying convention (and physics): ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey on identity and inclusion in pro-wrestling

Markey’s primary win deemed success for LGBTQ+ activists

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