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Russian police arrest seven at peaceful LGBT protest
Power

Russian police arrest seven at peaceful LGBT protest

Situation deteriorating for LGBT people in Russia, some activists say

April 21, 2016
Montreal queer film festival criticized for taking Israeli funds
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Montreal queer film festival criticized for taking Israeli funds

Silencing art is a ‘slippery slope,’ says Image+Nation director

March 7, 2016
Why gay author from St Vincent only came out in Canada
Arts

Why gay author from St Vincent only came out in Canada

Nigel Thomas’ new book No Safeguards nominated for literary award in Montreal

November 26, 2015
Harper budget cuts hurt LGBT groups
Power

Harper budget cuts hurt LGBT groups

Government says funding hasn’t changed but festivals and AIDS groups feeling pinched

October 16, 2015
Russian LGBT youth relaunch Children-404 hours after court ban
Power

Russian LGBT youth relaunch Children-404 hours after court ban

But anti-gay ruling shows LGBT Russians still in danger, say activists

September 30, 2015
Artsida returns to raise funds for Montreal AIDS services
Power

Artsida returns to raise funds for Montreal AIDS services

‘This year it is bigger than ever,’ says AIDS Community Care Montreal

September 24, 2015
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Pride flourishes in Labrador’s remote Happy Valley-Goose Bay
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Pride flourishes in Labrador’s remote Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Pride plays key role in self-acceptance, says Innu Grand Chief Anastasia Qupee

August 20, 2015
Russian drag queens reflect on anti-gay law one year later
Opinion

Russian drag queens reflect on anti-gay law one year later

‘Now, I am less forthcoming,’ says 21-year-old St Petersburg queen

October 12, 2014
Court finds Russian LGBT organization to be ‘foreign agent’
Power

Court finds Russian LGBT organization to be ‘foreign agent’

St Petersburg-based Coming Out to appeal ruling

August 18, 2014
Gay man arrested at otherwise peaceful St Petersburg Pride
Power

Gay man arrested at otherwise peaceful St Petersburg Pride

Event not marred by violence this year, but city denies proposed march routes

July 29, 2014
Gay and lesbian parents afraid to send kids to school in Russia
Power

Gay and lesbian parents afraid to send kids to school in Russia

Bill to remove children from same-sex families still being reworked

June 14, 2014
Inside the gay club scene in St Petersburg, Russia
Travel

Inside the gay club scene in St Petersburg, Russia

Despite Russia’s anti-gay laws, St Petersburg maintains a lively, varied nightlife

May 31, 2014
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Rainbow Flashmob marks IDAHOT in St Petersburg, Russia
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Rainbow Flashmob marks IDAHOT in St Petersburg, Russia

Police protect event, but bus full of participants is attacked after

May 20, 2014
St Petersburg gay clubs adapt to Russian anti-gay laws
Power

St Petersburg gay clubs adapt to Russian anti-gay laws

Fears of being shut down surface amid attempts to support community

April 12, 2014
Russian woman charged for helping gay teens acquitted
Power

Russian woman charged for helping gay teens acquitted

‘I got lucky that the judge was a normal, healthy-thinking person’: Klimova

March 29, 2014
Russian gays on ‘brink of becoming active’
Power

Russian gays on ‘brink of becoming active’

Spike in homophobia fuelling LGBT activism

March 15, 2014
Russian venues and hotels cancel reservations for gay games
Power

Russian venues and hotels cancel reservations for gay games

Organizers vow Open Games will go on

February 26, 2014
Russia prepares to draw iron curtain around local NGOs
Power

Russia prepares to draw iron curtain around local NGOs

Series of laws restrict free expression among human rights groups

February 15, 2014
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