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Gay-bashing, very nice: Classic anti-Soviet Wendy’s ad from 1985 (video)

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Since Putin is turning Russia back into the Soviet Union, perhaps it’s time we treated them like the USSR.
Russian police attack gay protesters outside the State Duma today. (A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pLSd-e2Vi-g#!">Video by Dmitry Zykov)

Russia on verge of banning pro-gay speech; jailing gay (and pro-gay) tourists, businesspeople

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In a throwback to its Soviet past, the new authoritarian Russia is no longer safe for anyone.
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“Death to gays” hashtag trending in France following passage of gay marriage law today

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France has seen a marked uptick in anti-gay rhetoric & violence in the lead-up to the final gay marriage vote.
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Sister Cities dropping St. Petersburg, RU over horrific anti-gay law. Will LA, Quebec, Paris join?

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Milan and Venice have already suspended Sister City status with St. Petersburg, Russia over new anti-gay law.
Russian police detain a gay rights activist during an attempt to hold the unauthorized gay pride parade on May 28, 2011 in Moscow, Russia. kojoku / Shutterstock.com

Russia to consider “ban everything gay” law

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For the children, of course. Though I think it’s more for the adults who pine for the old communist dictators.
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Amnesty International suggests being gay is a “choice,” in story about Uganda “kill the gays” bill

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“It’s really a question of the right of an individual to choose how they want to live their lives.” Uh, no.
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