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Russia’s anti-gay laws protested worldwide on eve of Sochi Olympics

Russia’s anti-gay laws protested worldwide on eve of Sochi Olympics

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One day before the first events of the Sochi Winter Olympics begin, LGBT rights activists and allies worldwide have been staging demonstrations against the Russian government’s controversial “gay propaganda” law. The protests focused on showing solidarity with Russia’s LGBT community, calling for Olympic sponsors to speak out against Russia’s laws and calling for the International Olympic Committee to better uphold its nondiscrimination principle.

Preliminary events in figure skating, snowboarding and skiing will be held Thursday, with the 2014 Olympics’ opening ceremonies on Friday.

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As Olympics in Russia approach, gay scene shrinks in Sochi

As Olympics in Russia approach, gay scene shrinks in Sochi

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For some time, Sochi was one of Russia’s top gay scenes. But after the coastal city was chosen as the site for the 2014 Olympics and President Vladimir Putin signed a “gay propaganda” law into action, Sochi’s LGBT scene has been shrinking.

Reuters photographer Thomas Peter documented slices of LGBT life in Sochi in October, about four months before the 2014 Winter Olympics were slated to begin.
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May 17 Photo Brief: International Day Against Homophobia, books burned in Nepal, walking art in Hong Kong

May 17 Photo Brief: International Day Against Homophobia, books burned in Nepal, walking art in Hong Kong

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Anti-discrimination parades and demonstrations take place marking the International Day Against Homophobia, caravans of camels walk through the sulphur and mineral salt formations near Dallol in the Danakil Depression, northern Ethiopia, a kitchen fire spreads to neighboring buildings, including a major book store, in Kathmandu, Nepal, people wearing a white cloth take part in “Divisor”, a performance art piece by Brazilian artist Lygia Pape in Hong Kong and more in today’s daily brief.
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Oct. 12 Photo Brief: Paddle for Peace in Bali, salute Whitney in L.A., throw rocks in Egypt

Oct. 12 Photo Brief: Paddle for Peace in Bali, salute Whitney in L.A., throw rocks in Egypt

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Surfers remember the victims of the 2002 Bali bombing in Indonesia, singers perform for an upcoming Grammy salute to Whitney Houston, anti-Muslim Brotherhood demonstrators clashes with supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi and more in today’s daily brief.

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July 14 Photo Brief: Zombies in the streets, Obama in the rain, rock-n-roll in the sea

July 14 Photo Brief: Zombies in the streets, Obama in the rain, rock-n-roll in the sea

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Zombies attack Comic Con and Seth Green in California, Obama campaigns in the rain in Glen Allen, Virginia, divers hold a jam session in the Florida Keys and more in today’s daily brief.

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July 6 Photo Brief: Outrageous, and backless, fashion, masked women and Tour de crash

July 6 Photo Brief: Outrageous, and backless, fashion, masked women and Tour de crash

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Avant-garde pieces from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and Bread & Butter street fashion trade fair, French sex workers protest anti-prostitution measures, bicycle and motorcycle crashes and more in today’s daily brief.

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Gay Pride: The world through rainbow-colored glasses

Gay Pride: The world through rainbow-colored glasses

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This week, the Pentagon held its first ever Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Month Event, nine months after the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy officially ended government-sanctioned discrimination against gays serving in the military.

LGBT pride is celebrated every June, commemorating the anniversary of the Stonewall riots on June 28, 1969 — the start of the modern gay rights movement and remembers the struggles and victories of the movement. Today, this “out and proud” mentality emphasizes a culture and community of diversity, tolerance, fashion and flare.

From drag queens to biker chicks, here’s a look at LGBT pride parades, street festivals, and political rallies around the world this month. Some of the following may not be suitable for young children, so parental discretion is advised.

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