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Zelensky urges open dialogue on LGBT inclusion during cultural initiative
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (357+ words) The state cultural contest sparked candid calls for nationwide conversations on LGBT inclusion, promising to reach both young people and older generations. As reported by ukrinform. ua. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, expressed the conviction that awareness-raising about LGBT…...
Russian Publisher AST Withdraws Stephen King's "It" Over LGBT Complaints
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (24+ words) Russian publisher AST withdraws Stephen King's novel "It" over LGBT propaganda complaints, conducting AI-assisted review to decide on future labeling under Russian law....
Russian authorities intensify book censorship, turning texts into redacted fragments
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (384+ words) Blackout lines visibly erase literature across Russia, leaving readers with fragmented narratives and urgent questions about cultural survival. According to the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. In Russia, censorship is coming out of the shadows and becoming noticeable right before…...
Russian authorities intensify arrests and raids, crack down on publishers and media
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (456+ words) A recent wave of raids and arrests targeted publishers and independent outlets across major Russian cities, raising fears of renewed repression. Public protests have grown after widespread digital outages and economic strain, while authorities tighten control and revive Soviet era…...
Supreme Court will review Colorado preschool funding law, weighing religious rights against LGBTQ protections
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (395+ words) A conservative 63 Supreme Court will decide whether Colorado can require state-funded preschools to enroll children of same-sex couples, testing religious exemptions under the First Amendment. The U. S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to review Colorado's law that requires preschools receiving state…...
Belarus parliament approved law penalizing LGBTQ propaganda and unauthorized international representation
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (268+ words) A new draft approved by Belarus's upper chamber tightens rules on public speech and imposes fines for alleged LGBTQ promotion. The measure signals stricter control over national image. As reported by Nasha Niva. A new bill in Belarus introduces liability…...
Pentagon to review Scouting America policies amid transgender inclusion debate
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (408+ words) According to the Pentagon, Scouting America should review several of its policies, including the one regarding transgender teens. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the statement during a campaign against support for military diversity, equality, and inclusion. Among the planned changes…...
LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Removed from Stonewall National Monument Under New NPS Directive
4+ mon, 17+ hour ago (516+ words) The LGBTQ+ flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York was removed as part of a directive that limits which flags may be raised on National Park lands. This decision marked the latest step in a series of administration…...
Sens Bookstore Targeted Again with Homophobic Flyers on Arsenalna
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (352+ words) As reported by the owner of the bookstore Oleksiy Erinchak on Facebook On February 2, for the third time, unknown individuals plastered homophobic flyers on the Sense bookstore on Arsenalna. The previous incidents occurred in September and October 2025. This was reported…...
Alliance. Global Poltava: LGBTQ+ Support and Humanitarian Aid Center
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (209+ words) The community center "Alliance. Global Poltava" offers a wide range of services for members of the LGBTQ+ community, including psychological, legal, and humanitarian assistance. Vitaliy Kot, the regional coordinator of the public organization "ALLIANCE. GLOBAL" in Poltava, noted that the…...