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Putin's Russia bans British children's books as "extremist literature
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (209+ words) The Kremlin's censorship campaign is increasingly reaching beyond politics and into everyday culture. Now Russian authorities have reportedly seized British children's books about dinosaurs, birds and anatomy after labeling them "extremist literature." According to The Moscow Times cited by United24 Media,…...
Broadway veteran Harvey Fierstein on legacy, recovery and LGBTQ+ rights
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (862+ words) Long before the quilts, the awards and the quieter routines, Harvey Fierstein stood at the centre of cultural battles that reshaped theatre and LGBTQ+ visibility. Now in his seventies, the playwright and performer looks back on decades marked by loss,…...
Kremlin moves to shut down historic rights group
3+ week, 5+ day ago (342+ words) A landmark court ruling in Russia has escalated pressure on civil society groups, targeting one of the country's most prominent human rights organizations. The decision is expected to have far-reaching consequences for activists, historians and supporters both inside and outside…...