Tag: Russia
Fringe LGBT gig held outside Russian consulate
Hundreds of people cheered leading comics at a stand-up gig held outside the Russian Consulate in Edinburgh today in protest over Russia’s “state-sponsored homophobia”.
HRC Member and Actor Wentworth Miller Comes Out, Denounces Russia’s Anti-LGBT Law
Actor Wentworth Miller has come out as gay in a letter he wrote denouncing Russia’s new law criminalizing even the most modest gestures of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
Prison Break Star Wentworth Miller Comes Out As Gay
The Prison Break star decided it was time to publicly reveal his sexuality after being invited to attend a film festival in Russia.
Why the Olympic Sponsors Should Take Action on Gay Rights
The idea has taken hold that Russia’s human-rights violations, while worthy of condemnation, should not stand in the way of American athletes bringing home the gold.
‘To Russia, With Love’ – Manchester Pride Shows Its Support For St Petersburg
Big Weekend visitors asked to send their messages of strength and hope to the LGBT community of Manchester’s sister city of St Petersburg.
‘We are normal Russians’: Pole vaulter, Yelena Isinbayeva, defends anti-gay laws
Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva has defended her country’s anti-gay law and criticised athletes for showing solidarity for gays and lesbians.