The recent passing of an anti-gay “propaganda” bill or in other terms “anti-LGBT freedom of expression” bill in Russia has sprouted many different reactions from LGBTIQ persons and allies around the world. Some of them quite original and powerful. Here are a few:
Outside the Russian Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden
City of Amsterdam plans to fly LGBT flags in front of every official building during President Putin’s visit
Ben Savage calls for boycott of Russian vodka
Stephen Fry writes open letter to UK Prime Minister and the IOC
Actess Tilda Swinton flies LGBT Flag in Moscow
UK petitions to boycott Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia
Warning Note: the following video clip is quite graphic, if the sight of a little blood is difficult for you, maybe refrain from watching it.
Berlin Drag Queen and DJ Barbie Breakout sews her mouth shut in protest of Russian anti LGBT law and actions.
Here a report and short interview of Barbie Breakout in “Die Welt“.
Queer University Basel 