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Here's the fascinating history behind International Women's Day

The history of International Women's Day goes beyond feminism, which reminds us of the deep ties between gender equality and class struggle.

Conservative family hates LGBTQ+ people so much they moved to Russia & shocker it didn't go well

The right-wing family left the freedom of Canada for an oligarchy all because of their hatred of LGBTQ+ people and "left-wing ideology."

Russian TikTok stars allegedly forced to apologize for kissing video

We’re not surprised, but we are upset that Russia’s crackdown against LGBTQ+ people is alive and well.

Russia Strengthens Adoption Ban

Newly signed legislation bars single people from marriage equality nations from adopting Russian children and reiterates the prohibition on adoptions by same-sex couples.

Russia Raids Gay People's Homes

Russian gay activist Nikolai Alexeyev's home was among the latest to be raided by prosecutors.

Miss Universe Organization Says to No to Russia Boycott

Despite pressure to boycott the Miss Universe pageant in Russia, Miss Universe will proceed as planned.

'Rocketman' Gay Scenes Removed in Russia Without Notice

Both Elton John and Taron Egerton have publicly slammed the decision.

These LGBT Activists Trolled Russia in the Best Way Possible

Rainbow-colored, LGBT flags are illegal in Russia, but these international activts found a clever way to show off their Pride.

Russia Proposes 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Olympics

Responding to the International Olympic Committee's request for "clarification" about how Russia's anti-LGBT laws will affect Olympic athletes at the Winter Games in Sochi next year, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs today issued a statement confirming that LGBT athletes and spectators will be safe — as long as they don't discuss or disclose their orientation.

WATCH: Gaga Declared Support for Gay Rights in Russia

Lady Gaga put her neck out by proudly declaring her support for gay rights in Russia, a nation currently taking a far-right turn.

Brittney Griner is Finally Free & Coming Home From Russia

President Joe Biden confirmed that the WNBA star was released as a part of a prisoner exchange.

People Are Taking Kissing Selfies to Protest for LGBT Rights in Russia

Pictures of same-sex couples kissing send a powerful message to Russia.

Op-Ed: Why Russia's Vodka Dump Isn't Enough

I like a good boycott. Chick-fil-A's CEO is an unabashed antigay donor? Fine, I don't need his deep-fried, sodium-chicken anyway. We even un-registered from Target for my 2010 wedding and switched to Bed Bath & Beyond because the CEO had donated to an antigay organization. The spouse and I are gangster like that. Quite frankly, I can thoroughly live the rest of my life without Russian vodka. I'm more of a craft beer or tiny winery type of gal, anyway.

Russia Gets A Lesbian Magazine, Despite Potential 'Propganda Ban,'

Boldly defying a pending nationwide ban on so-called homosexual propaganda, activists launched what they say is the country's first magazine dedicated to the lesbian community. The independent quarterly publication, called Agens, hit stands in Moscow this month, according to Russian news outlet RIA Novosti.

TikToker Likens Russia-Ukraine to Sub-Dom Relationship, Chaos Ensues

No, we don't need to call the Ukraine a submissive bottom.

Russia's Anti-LGBT Laws Won’t Prevent Carol's Release in the Country

Russian distributor Arthouse has acquired the rights to the film.

WATCH: Kate McKinnon's Russian Villager Is Surprised Anyone Comes to Russia

Olya Povlatsky has only been to Sochi once and it was to throw herself into the sea.

WATCH: Rachel Maddow Goes Off on Antigay NOM Meddling in Russia

The out MSNBC anchor contends that 'a virulently antigay Russia' was 'made in America.'

National Organization for Marriage Caught Helping Russia Pass Antigay Laws

The head of the National Organization for Marriage was in Russia arguing that gay parents are unfit to raise children.