Document Claims Russia Has Donald Trump ‘Kompromat.’ What Is That?

Olivia B. Waxman
TIME

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Schiff Warns of 'Vigorous' Response by Congress If Trump Reverses Russia Sanctions

Nicki Rossoll
ABC

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Donald Trump vs. the C.I.A. on Russia

Lewis M. Simons
The New York Times

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CIA Concludes Russia Interfered in U.S. Election to Help Trump Win

Daniel Politi
Slate

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ezs note:  BOOM. 

Moscow, Russia

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ezs note:  F$@# Russia!

Transgender Muslim woman hacked to death in Russia days after marrying a man

Greg Hernandez
Gay Star News

Viktor and Raina

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ezs note:  Yeah, things are a bit hairy in US-Russian relations right now, but if you write a respectful letter to Vladimir Putin today urging him to bring Raina's murder to the fullest extent of Russian law, it may help.  Thanks.

Saratov, Russia

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Vote!

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Hartford, CT residents - today is the LAST day to vote in the primaries.  If you don't vote, you don't count.  And if you skip the primaries, forty lashes with a wet noodle!  Mwahahahaha!

All other residents - Register. If you can, vote.  That is all.

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
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Moscow, Russia

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Elton John slams homophobia at Russian concert (New Zealand)

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

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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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