Russia's Transgender Community Struggles for Acceptance (Russia)

Elizaveta Vereykina
The Russia Times

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Russia's ruling party fights 'gay fever' with 'Heterosexual Flag' (United Arab Emirates)

United Press International
Big News Network

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Moscow, Russia

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Russia Loses Bid To Deny Benefits To Spouses Of Gay U.N. Staff

Staff
ideastream

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SAM SMITH: I DON’T HATE RUSSIA BUT WILL NEVER PERFORM THERE (India)

BHAWUK GARG
Bollywood Dhamaka

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Russia’s moronic, medieval drivers license restrictions

Alexandra Petri 
The Washington Post

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Russia: Impunity for anti-LGBT violence

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ezs note:  Yeah, it's long.  Really long. With lots and lots of footnotes. But it's gripping, and one that I hope will move you to action.  To go see it, go to  http://www.hrw.org/reports/2014/12/15/license-harm-0.
Thanks.

U.S. Firm Eyes Lawsuit Over Russian TV's 'Hateful' Antigay Report

Carl Schreck
please press:  http://www.rferl.org

Moscow, Russia

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Elton John slams homophobia at Russian concert (New Zealand)

http://www.3news.co.nz

to read more, go to:  http://www.3news.co.nz/entertainment/elton-john-slams-homophobia-at-russian-concert-2014111211

Lesbian couple registers ‘first gay marriage’ in Russia

http://www.washingtontimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/9/lesbian-couple-registers-first-gay-marriage-in-rus/

Russian rights group calls state legal attack 'insult' (Pakistan)

http://www.brecorder.com

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IOC adds anti-discrimination clause to Olympic host city contract

http://www.windycitymediagroup.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/IOC-adds-anti-discrimination-clause-to-Olympic-host-city-contract/49104.html

Russian Federation

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Transgender Russian Lawyer Strips Down for Gay Rights in Russia

Joseph Pedro
http://www.passportmagazine.com/


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Russian Transgender Woman Beaten In Public Park Caught On Tape (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

James Nichols
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


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ezs commentary: This. is. illegal.  Or it would be, given Russia's byzantine code of "laws".  Please e-mail Russia's consulate and express your outrage.  It might not seem like a lot, but every bit helps.

PS: I just sent a letter to President Vladimir Putin.  The tone was respectful, but VERY firm.  No matter where in the world you are, you can do likewise!

Horrific video of brutal attack on transgender woman in Russia (video)

 John Aravosis
http://americablog.com/

Anti-gay Laws Continue To Be Passed In Russia (http://www.passportmagazine.com)

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In Russia, St. Petersburg passes law to silence gay people (sdgln.com)

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Russia Lawmakers Back Fines for 'Gay Promotion' (en.ria.ru (Russia))

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