Tag: Putin

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Eurovision Win by Drag Artist is an F U to HOMOPHOBE PUTIN

May 10, 2014

By Melaie Nathan, May 10, 2014 Congratulations Queen Conchita the Eurovision winner for Austria’s victory – its a first in 48 years! And she won despite Ukraine and Russian attempts to ban the bearded drag artist. The 2014 Eurovision Song Contest has been won by Austria and Conchita Wurst. Her entry ‘Rise Like a Phoenix’… More Eurovision Win by Drag Artist is an F U to HOMOPHOBE PUTIN

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Pussy Riot Disrupts Russian Orchestra in San Francisco

March 4, 2014

See Video: Pussy Riot Disrupts Russian Orchestra in S.F. With Rainbow Flag By Michael Petrelis Cross-posted As I was unable to attend this protest due to my travels, we are most fortunate to have a report from one of the organizers, Michael Petrelis: The St. Petersburg Philharmonic’s performance on Monday, March 3 at Davies Hall… More Pussy Riot Disrupts Russian Orchestra in San Francisco

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San Francisco to Support Pussy Riot with Protest of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic

February 21, 2014

Gay Pussy Riot Vigil @ Russian Concert: March 3 in San Francisco Source:  Michael Petrelis, February 21, 2014 The St. Petersburg Philharmonic, under the direction of conductor Yuri Temirkanov, will be performing in San Francisco on March 3.   Gays Without Borders are organizing a solidarity vigil outside Davies Hall where they will be performing. Please mark… More San Francisco to Support Pussy Riot with Protest of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic

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Lively and LaBarbera Team Up for Anti-gay hate fest

February 19, 2014

By Cathy Kristofferson, February 19, 2014 Today Scott Lively and Peter LaBarbera announced the formation of their new organization – the Coalition for Family Values – who purpose appears to be to foment homophobia worldwide of the variety currently making headlines in Uganda, Jamaica and Russia. Together this Friday they will hold a press conference to… More Lively and LaBarbera Team Up for Anti-gay hate fest

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Pussy Riot members arrested in Sochi for “theft”

February 18, 2014

“pussy riot members said they came they to Sochi to stage a piece entitled “Putin teaches you how to love the motherland” By Cathy Kristofferson, February 18, 2014 Pussy Riot members, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina, fresh off their recent media tour with Amnesty International, have been arrested in Sochi, Russia on “theft” of a woman’s… More Pussy Riot members arrested in Sochi for “theft”

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Sochi arrest of former Italian MP waving “Being Gay Is Ok” flag

February 16, 2014

By Cathy Kristofferson, February 16, 2014 February 17 update below… Italian media is reporting that former MP Vladimir Luxuria (the first transgender person to hold that office in Italy), was arrested in Sochi Sunday night after displaying a banner reading “Being Gay is OK’. Earlier in the day, Luxuria had tweeted “I’m in Sochi! Regards with the colors of… More Sochi arrest of former Italian MP waving “Being Gay Is Ok” flag

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Play New Game to Ridicule Putin for Discrimination of Gays

February 13, 2014

Revenge is Sweet – You can Play this Game and Share your Vladimir Putin Creation in Social Media By Melanie Nathan, February 13, 2013. Word has it that Valdimir Putin does not like to be mocked, insulted or ridiculed. Word also has it that gays do not like to be persecuted. Exacting revenge against the… More Play New Game to Ridicule Putin for Discrimination of Gays

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Russia passes more anti gay legislation despite Sochi Games

February 13, 2014

By Cathy Kristofferson, February 13, 2014 RIA Novisti is reporting that today Russia introduced measures to further restrict adoptions to people in countries that recognize same-sex marriages. The ban now affects married gay couples and unmarried couples. The timing is beautiful – why let the international focus on Russia of the homophobic Sochi Olympic Games dissuade you… More Russia passes more anti gay legislation despite Sochi Games

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Russia Charges Critical Teen Project Under the Anti-Gay Propoganda Laws

February 11, 2014

Russian teen project gives affirming support and advice to LGBT youth and at risk of closure Melanie Nathan, February 11, 2014. While athletes, and the world celebrate Sochi together with Valdimir Putin, Russian Teens are at great risk. These current charges show just how bad the new Anti-gay law is in Russia. These laws, now… More Russia Charges Critical Teen Project Under the Anti-Gay Propoganda Laws

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Gay Activists Condemn Olympic Political Statement by Out Dutch Athlete

February 10, 2014

Speed Skater and Gold Medal Winner Ireen Wust Boasted in Media Reports of Embracing Vladimir Putin By Melanie Nathan, February 11, 2014. New York, NY (February 10, 2014) — Members of the gay activist group Queer Nation have condemned Dutch speed skater Ireen Wust for having a “cuddle” with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the… More Gay Activists Condemn Olympic Political Statement by Out Dutch Athlete

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The Real Russia Where Gay People Hunted Like Animals A Must Watch BBC Report

February 10, 2014

Support for Sochi Olympics Endorses the Freedom of “Vigilante Gangs to Hunt and Catch Gay People for Sport” Channel 4 and BBC TV went to Russia  and did an in depth documentary on what life is really like being Gay in Russia. Will those crowds sitting cheering on the stands of SOCHI say “we did… More The Real Russia Where Gay People Hunted Like Animals A Must Watch BBC Report

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Gay Activists in “Bloody” Demonstration Against Sochi

February 7, 2014

Queer Nation Demo Marks Opening of Sochi Olympics with Fake Blood Poured on Olympic Flag Vladimir Putin’s Anti-Gay Laws  | State-Sanctioned Anti-Gay Violence at Issue By Melanie Nathan, February 07, 2014. New York, NY (February 6, 2014) — More than 100 members of the gay activist group Queer Nation and others who oppose the Russian… More Gay Activists in “Bloody” Demonstration Against Sochi

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Florida Mayors Urge Putin to End LGBT Discrimination

January 30, 2014

By Melanie Nathan, January 30, 2014 Today, three Florida mayors whose cities have Sister or Friendship City relationships with cities in Russia co-signed a letter to Russian President Vladmir Putin criticizing the anti-gay laws and violence in the country that will host the Winter Olympics at Sochi. Tallahassee Mayor John Marks, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer… More Florida Mayors Urge Putin to End LGBT Discrimination

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Russian Gay Activist arrested waving Rainbow Flag at Sochi Olympic Torch Relay

January 18, 2014

By Cathy Kristofferson, January 18, 2014 Russian LGBT activist Pavel Lebedev today jumped out in front of the torchbearer of the Olympic Torch Relay in Voronezh, Russia and waved a rainbow flag. He was of course then tacked by event personnel and handed over to police. The information on social media from @ru_lgbt_teen who tweeted the… More Russian Gay Activist arrested waving Rainbow Flag at Sochi Olympic Torch Relay

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Putin ok with gay Billie Jean King as long as she does not talk to Kids

January 17, 2014

Given this latest slander should Billie Jean King and Brian Boitano resign as delegates to Sochi? By Melanie Nathan, January 17, 2014. Russian media is reporting that gay people should feel comfortable at the Sochi Olympics but “leave children in peace,” a prescription by Russian President Vladimir Putin for a safe and fabulous Sochi Games. Yet… More Putin ok with gay Billie Jean King as long as she does not talk to Kids

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GAY Activists disrupt Brian Boitano NYC Appearance

January 15, 2014

Called a coward by Activists who demand he speak out against Russia’s Anti-LGBT laws when in Sochi By Melanie Nathan, January 15, 2014, Two members of Queer Nation confronted three-time Olympian, figure skater, Brian Boitano tonight, demanding he speak out against Russia’s recently enacted anti-LGBT laws when he represents the U.S. at the Olympics next… More GAY Activists disrupt Brian Boitano NYC Appearance

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Heroes and Zeroes 2013

December 30, 2013

An OBLOGDEE and Melanie Nathan account of the year 2013. By Melanie Nathan, December 30, 2013. As usual at the risk of being controversial, including, excluding, forgetting, remembering, here is my list of the year’s best and worst for 2013. Please feel free to weigh in! This was a year of reckoning for the religious… More Heroes and Zeroes 2013

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Spain Sells out to Putin on Same-Sex Adoption

December 29, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, December 29, 2013. It seems that Spain has agreed to participate in the Russian discrimination of same-sex couples. The Spanish government has caved in to Russia’s demands and signed on to a bilateral agreement that would allow Spanish couples to adopt Russian children by guaranteeing that none of the children could be placed with… More Spain Sells out to Putin on Same-Sex Adoption

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Putin’s Russia Protects Father Frost From Children

December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas from Russia… By Melanie Nathan, December 25, 2013. When the authorities in Samara, Russia, heard that Father Frost (Santa) was coming to town they decided, in true Putin mode, to ensure that the children would present no danger to …er…. Frost…er, i mean the public…er I mean themselves….. gosh I don’t know…. .… More Putin’s Russia Protects Father Frost From Children

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Putin frees Pussy Riot in Sochi Games schmooze

December 19, 2013

By Cathy Kristofferson, December 19, 2013 In an act claimed to have nothing to do with who is currently behind bars, nor the upcoming Sochi Olympic Games, or Russia’s abysmal human rights record, Vladimir Putin and his Duma yesterday suddenly decided to create a new law that will allow for the pardon of those currently imprisoned… More Putin frees Pussy Riot in Sochi Games schmooze

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Top 11 Articles of 2013 by O-Blog-Dee-O-Blog-Da

December 18, 2013

The Best of OBLOGDEEOBLOGDA | Here are the top 11 Articles for 2013. ONE Breaking ground in South Africa with a traditional Zulu gay wedding  TWO 10 Actions you can take against Russia | shocking video of Russian Gay Teen torture THREE Putin’s Anti-gay law causes shocking “Beware of Homosexuals” Notice FOUR Chaos erupts as Gays arrested when… More Top 11 Articles of 2013 by O-Blog-Dee-O-Blog-Da

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Action in D.C. to Save the Children from Anti-gay Putin

November 22, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, November 22, 2013. On Sunday, November 24, 2013,  LGBT activists and allies will be holding an event at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, in Washington, D.C., to “Save Russian LGBT Children.” This event is to support the rights of Russian LGBT teens and kids who are oppressed by Putin and his… More Action in D.C. to Save the Children from Anti-gay Putin

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Russian group visits the Castro to discuss LGBT Human Rights

November 11, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, November 11, 2013. I was privileged today to attend a meeting with the the group of LGBT Russians and organizers, at the San Francisco LGBT Center in the Castro, to discuss LGBT human rights in Russia.  The group is visitng the United States under the auspices of the Department of State’s International… More Russian group visits the Castro to discuss LGBT Human Rights

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Russian Conductor Gergiev Fails to Convince Queer Nation

November 6, 2013

Queer Nation denounces conductor Valery Gergiev’s attempt to defend himself against charges that he is anti-LGBT in New York Times Posted by Melanie Nathan, November 06, 2013. NEW YORK— Valery Gergiev, the Russian conductor whose performances have drawn protests in New York and London this fall from gay-rights advocates opposing Russia’s new law placing restrictions… More Russian Conductor Gergiev Fails to Convince Queer Nation

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Tuxedoed Gay Activist Seizes Stage at London Symphony

November 1, 2013

GAY ACTIVIST ONCE AGAIN DISRUPTS CONCERT CONDUCTED BY PUTIN SUPPORTER VALERY GERGIEVAT THE BARBICAN IN LONDON Posted by Melanie Nathan, Nov 01, 2013. London, November 1, 2013— The opening night of London Symphony Orchestra principal conductor Valery Gergiev’s new concert season at the Barbican in London was disrupted last night (31 October) by a protest… More Tuxedoed Gay Activist Seizes Stage at London Symphony

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Gays Protest Putin’s Homophobic Laws at U.S. Olympic Committee SOCHI Launch

October 29, 2013

New York, NY (October 29, 2013) — Two dozen members of Queer Nation interrupted the smooth flow of the opening event of the US Olympic Committee’s Road to Sochi tour, which launched in Times Square today. As the Road to Sochi event began at 12:00 pm with a press conference featuring Olympic and Paralympic athletes,… More Gays Protest Putin’s Homophobic Laws at U.S. Olympic Committee SOCHI Launch

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Putin’s Immoral Choice | Orphanages vs. Loving Same-Sex Families

October 14, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, October 14, 2013. Russian lawmakers would rather see infants and children starve and suffer neglect, resulting in deformities and attachment disorders than provide these children with the opportunities for love and health.  A picture speaks a million words – how does one grasp what could have been; and why would Russian lawmakers, … More Putin’s Immoral Choice | Orphanages vs. Loving Same-Sex Families

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Queer Nation Disrupts Carnegie Hall Performance

October 10, 2013

“Gergiev, Your Silence is Killing Russian Gays” by Melanie Nathan, Ocytober 10, 2013. New York, NY (October 10, 2013) — Tonight, four members of the LGBT rights group Queer Nation disrupted the performance of the Mariinsky Orchestra, led by world-renowned conductor Valery Gergiev, demanding that Gergiev oppose the Russian government’s attacks on LGBT Russians and… More Queer Nation Disrupts Carnegie Hall Performance