false or incorrect information, regardless of malice or intent to deceive
| Montreal Gazette: Their message is crucial now because "far-right groups and cynical politicians" have spread misinformation about the LGBTQ+ community to ...
montrealgazette.com/news/national/lgbtq-rallies-to-be-held-across-canada-billed-as-largest-since-marriage-equality
In Taiwan, a group is battling fake news one conversation at a time — with a focus on seniors
apnews.com/article/fake-news-disinformation-taiwan-elderly-seniors-19773910ede8cdc39ae0ebc236cd652e
Activist sees 'new beginning' after Polish state TV apologizes for years of anti-LGBTQ propaganda
pbs.org/newshour/world/activist-sees-new-beginning-after-polish-state-tv-apologizes-for-years-of-anti-lgbtq-propaganda
Judge: DeSantis spread false information while pushing trans health care ban, restrictions
apnews.com/article/florida-desantis-transgender-law-trial-61639592d4c5e8512af3d3b078e40862
The Far Right Is Spreading Misinformation Claiming the Lakewood Church Shooter Was Trans
vice.com/en/article/v7bnna/lakewood-church-shooting-houston-far-right-misinformation-claiming-suspect-transgender
Quick Glance: Far-Right Spreads Misinformation on Lakewood Shooter
- The far right is spreading false information to support baseless claims.
- The shooter, Genesse Ivonne Moreno, was killed by law enforcement officers.
- Libs of TikTok claimed the shooter was transgender.
- There is no evidence that hormone therapy causes violence.
Russia's queer artists fight growing persecution: Russia under Vladimir Putin is again demonizing LGBTQ persons, calling them "extremists ...
dw.com/en/russias-queer-artists-fight-growing-persecution/a-67779302
White House Press Secretary Decries “Misinformation Done On Purpose” Over Trans Visibility Day, Points Out Fox’s Past Commemoration
deadline.com/2024/04/biden-trans-day-of-visibility-fox-news-1235873067/
GOP lawmakers used misinformation about trans Utahns to rally support for bathroom ban
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/02/28/how-gop-lawmakers-use/
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Why the largest transgender survey ever could be a powerful rebuke to myths, misinformation
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/23/transgender-national-survey-myths-misinformation/72640839007/
Duolingo investigated in Russia for 'spreading LGBT propaganda': Radetel, which claims to protect “public morality, culture, and traditional values” ...
jpost.com/international/article-786839
Moldova’s Transnistria Announces Anti-LGBT Drive in ‘Year of Family’: Following Russia's example, authorities in the breakaway region have announced new ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/01/24/moldovas-transnistria-announces-anti-lgbt-drive-in-year-of-family/
Russian rapper jailed under anti-LGBTQ laws at 'almost-naked' party: A Russian rapper was jailed for violating Russia's anti-LGBTQ laws after attending a ...
businessinsider.com/russia-rapper-jailed-sock-celebrities-almost-naked-party-anti-lgbtq-2023-12
Quick Glance: Russian Rapper Jailed After Controversial Moscow Nightclub Party
- Outrage over scandalous Moscow party among politicians and law enforcement
- Celebrities attend dress-up ball in nearly naked attire, facing consequences
- Criticism of party support during Ukraine war
- Public figures and ordinary Russians facing consequences for their actions
Gazprom-Owned TV Channel Fined for ‘LGBT Propaganda’ Over Music Video Kiss: A music channel owned by the media arm of Russian energy giant Gazprom was fined $11 ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/01/12/gazprom-owned-tv-channel-fined-for-lgbt-propaganda-over-music-video-kiss-a83708
Russian Rapper, Arrested for Allegedly Spreading ‘LGBT Propaganda’ Receives Military Summons
kyivpost.com/post/26477
Putin Allies' 'Almost Naked' Party Club Raided after Russians Report 'Scum': Numerous pro-Putin celebrities attended a controversial event despite Russia's ...
newsweek.com/putin-allies-almost-naked-party-club-raided-after-russians-report-scum-1854905
Quick Glance: Putin Allies' Club Raided after 'Almost Naked' Party
- Despite Russia's crackdown on LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' and push for traditional values, pro-Putin celebrities attended a controversial event.
- Russian police raided a Moscow venue after hosting a controversial 'Almost Naked' party, attended by high-profile guests, amid accusations of violating LGBTQ+ laws and traditional values.
- Outraged Russians reported the event, prompting the Mutabor night club raid over accusations of infringing on LGBTQ+ laws and not adhering to traditional values.
- The event, organized by Russian TV presenter and blogger Nastya Ivleeva, attracted Russian celebrities, leading to a police inspection and a second, more conservative party.
Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign
apnews.com/article/starbucks-strike-pride-coffee-union-bf35812637c3b5cebb6737e69359f145
Quick Glance: Starbucks union strikes over LGBTQ+ decor clash
- Over 3,500 workers in 150 Starbucks stores will go on strike next week due to the conflict over decorations supporting LGBTQ+ causes, according to the union.
- Starbucks denies banning such displays and accuses the union of using misinformation during negotiations.
- Starbucks reaffirms its longstanding support of LGBTQ+ causes and states that there have been no changes to company policy.
- Workers United claims that store managers across the country have limited or removed displays during a monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ people.
A “decadent party” puts Russian pop stars under pressure: Pictures of the lavish party, complete with scantily clad guests, have appeared online and are being ...
diepresse.com/17950790/eine-dekadente-party-bringt-russische-popstars-unter-druck
How Russia’s 2013 ‘Gay Propaganda’ Law Catalyzed a Decade of Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence
themoscowtimes.com/2023/12/26/how-russias-2013-gay-propaganda-law-catalyzed-a-decade-of-anti-lgbt-violence-a79309
Russian rapper, organizers face fine for 'almost naked' party with celebs in Moscow
berliner-zeitung.de/news/lgbt-propaganda-moskau-teilnehmer-der-fast-nackten-party-muessen-mit-konsequenzen-rechnen-li.2171095
Russia deports German accused of 'LGBT propaganda': A Russian court found a German citizen guilty of promoting "LGBT propaganda" and decided to expel ...
dw.com/en/russia-deports-german-accused-of-lgbt-propaganda/a-65490012
I Did Not Scam Nigerians, Transgender Jayboogie Speaks Out Amid BBL Fraud
Popular Nigerian transgender, Daniel Nsikan, popularly known as Jay Boogie ... Show more
Russians report rainbows to security forces because they remind them of LGBT propaganda
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/15/7428880/
Russian TV actually edited out a rainbow because heaven forbid: A Russian television channel has removed a rainbow that featured in a music video for K-pop band ...
metro.co.uk/2023/11/10/russian-tv-actually-edited-a-rainbow-heaven-forbid-19806217/
Russian Duma gives LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill final approval: MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers on Thursday gave their final approval to a bill that significantly ...
apnews.com/article/putin-europe-gay-rights-e518bbdddd9d2af2b7a1e1b7008aa5d1
Russian TV Channel Removes 'LGBT' Rainbow From K-Pop Music Video: A popular Russian television channel removed the rainbow featured in a K-pop music video over ...
themoscowtimes.com/2023/11/08/russian-tv-channel-removes-lgbt-rainbow-from-k-pop-music-video-a83039
Lithuania moves to ditch controversial 'anti-gay propaganda' law: Legal and social discrimination blight the small Baltic state's LGBT+ community ...
euronews.com/2023/10/26/lithuania-moves-to-ditch-controversial-russian-style-anti-gay-propaganda-law
Putin signs expanded anti-LGBTQ laws in Russia, in latest crackdown on rights: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law a bill that expands a ...
cnn.com/2022/12/05/europe/russia-lgbtq-propaganda-law-signed-by-putin-intl/
Pro-Russia disinformation floods Slovakia ahead of crucial elections: Propaganda and attacks on LGBTQ people are prominent ahead of election which could decide ...
euronews.com/2023/09/29/pro-russia-disinformation-floods-slovakia-ahead-of-crucial-parliamentary-elections
Ron DeSantis Is Reaching: Ron DeSantis has been gallivanting around the campaign trail spreading anti-LGBT propaganda in paper-thin pants and boots with what ...
thecut.com/2023/10/what-are-those-boots-ron-desantis.html
Britain's first transgender parents want you to know about trans joy: Jake and Hannah Graf are Britain's first transgender parents. They share their journey ...
metro.co.uk/2023/09/18/britains-first-transgender-parents-want-you-to-know-about-trans-joy-19488473/
'It's a scary time to be trans.'
On Metro’s Mentally Yours Podcast, Jake Graf speaks about dealing with transphobia.
Putin signs law banning expressions of LGBTQ identity in public: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation that widely bans public expression of ...
nytimes.com/2022/12/05/world/europe/russia-ban-lgbtq-propaganda.html
Russia to ban sharing LGBT 'propaganda' with adults as well as children: A controversial law preventing sharing information about gay people with children is set ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-63410127
Russian lawmakers move to toughen ‘gay propaganda’ law, banning all adults from ‘promoting’ same-sex relationships
cnn.com/2022/10/27/europe/russia-gay-propaganda-law-toughened-intl/
Russia’s parliament passes law banning ‘gay’ and ‘pedophilia’ propaganda: Russia’s lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a new law banning all forms of ...
thehill.com/policy/international/3749253-russias-parliament-passes-law-banning-gay-and-paedophilia-propaganda/
Exclusive: Study finds HIV stigma persists across U.S., South : While knowledge and treatment around HIV continues to improve, HIV stigma remains an issue ...
ajc.com/news/health-news/report-hiv-stigma-persists-across-america-especially-in-the-south/JOXEKMELVFCRRGG73LLGJFNVLU/
Man threatened to 'slaughter' LGBT group in response to Nashville shooting, FBI says
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/04/04/arrest-threats-against-lgbtq-group-nashville-school-shooting/11600848002/
Idaho’s Far Right Suffers Election Loss to 18-Year-Old Climate Activist: High school senior Shiva Rajbhandari won elected office in Boise, defeating an incumbent ...
theintercept.com/2022/09/13/idaho-boise-school-board-election/
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Climate Activist Defeats Far-Right Group in Idaho Election
- An 18-year-old climate activist wins against a far-right group in Idaho election.
- A student opposed to book bans and smears against LGBTQ+ youth is elected to the school board.
- Idaho is targeted by an attack on public education.
- Student representation is ensured on the Boise school board going forward.
Russian Lawmakers Approve Expanding Anti-LGBTQ Law: Russia is poised to expand its 2013 anti-LGBTQ law banning so-called gay propaganda ...
democracynow.org/2022/12/1/headlines/russian_lawmakers_approve_expanding_anti_lgbtq_law
Transgender Colorado lawmaker: Nightclub shooting the result of repeated ‘tropes, insults, and misinformation’
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3744774-transgender-colorado-lawmaker-nightclub-shooting-the-result-of-repeated-tropes-insults-and-misinformation/
Russia all set to toughen LGBT propaganda law targeted towards activists: The amendments were introduced in the lower house of Russian parliament – also known as ...
wionews.com/world/russia-all-set-to-toughen-lgbt-propaganda-law-targeted-towards-activists-528950
Russia fines TikTok for violating laws on LGBT propaganda, Twitch penalised for hosting Arestovych interview
wionews.com/world/russia-fines-tiktok-for-violating-russian-laws-on-lgbt-propaganda-522328
Russian system 'Oculus' to scan internet for undesired content and dissent: Russia has launched a system that will scan the internet for illegal content ...
ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/russian-system-oculus-to-scan-internet-for-undesired-content-and-dissent-1.6271769
Protests against LGBTQ+ events and books in Ireland are imports from far-right in the US
irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-41190085.html
Ban on "gay propaganda": Russia wants to further tighten LGBT law: Since 2013, Russia has had a ban on so-called "LGBT propaganda" towards minors ...
n-tv.de/politik/Russland-will-LGBT-Gesetz-weiter-verschaerfen-article23679164.html
Yandex General Director Accused of Violating ‘LGBT Propaganda’ Ban: The general director of Russian tech giant Yandex is under investigation for violating the ...
themoscowtimes.com/2023/07/05/yandex-general-director-accused-of-violating-lgbt-propaganda-ban-a81745
Quick Glance: Yandex CEO Accused of Violating 'LGBT Propaganda' Ban
- The CEO of Russian tech giant Yandex is under investigation for violating the country's ban on displaying 'gay propaganda' toward minors.
- The case against Artyom Savinovsky is linked to his current role as head of the media department at Kinopoisk, an online movie database and streaming service owned by Yandex.
- The company plans to appeal the decision, according to a representative of the Kinopoisk press service.
- The publicly available court records cited by Mediazona do not specify who initiated the lawsuit against Savinovsky.
Russian politicians approve bill banning LGBTQ ‘propaganda’: Legal experts say the legislation is so vague, law enforcement officers can interpret it as broadly ...
aljazeera.com/news/2022/11/25/russian-lawmakers-approve-bill-banning-lgbtq-propaganda
LGBTQ advocates call for government funding, support following rise in 'hate': OTTAWA — An explosion of hate and a tirade of misinformation about LGBTQ rights ...
nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/lgbtq-advocates-call-for-government-funding-support-following-rise-in-hate
Paid articlePaid As the Ukraine war rages, Russia doubles down on anti-LGBT laws: The parliament has approved bills aimed at further constricting the country’s marginalised LGBT ...
aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/31/russia-introduces-more-anti-lgbt-laws-amid-war-losses
Pride Week marked in Georgia as government escalates homophobia: Georgia's government has been ratcheting up its homophobic scaremongering ahead of Pride ...
eurasianet.org/pride-week-marked-in-georgia-as-government-escalates-homophobia
Misinformation obscures standards guiding gender-affirming care for trans youth: Recently passed laws limiting gender-affirming care for minors reflect ...
bostonherald.com/2023/07/06/misinformation-obscures-standards-guiding-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-youth/
Chief of Russia’s Yandex faces court case for ‘LGBT propaganda': The chief executive of Nasdaq-listed internet company Yandex faces prosecution in a Russian ...
reuters.com/world/europe/chief-russias-yandex-faces-court-case-lgbt-propaganda-2023-07-05/
Russia has enacted a law expanding restrictions on the promotion of what it calls ‘LGBT propaganda’. #FMTNews #FMTWorld Show more
Chick-fil-A boycott called over misinformation of diversity, equity, inclusion efforts
axios.com/2023/05/31/chick-fil-a-dei-boycott-anti-lgtbq
Quick Glance: Chick-fil-A's DEI Leader Sparks Call for Boycott
- Conservative groups call for a boycott of Chick-fil-A due to the hiring of a vice president of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI).
- It's unclear why news of Chick-fil-A's previous DEI initiatives took off on social media, but it may be due to several viral posts.
- Chick-fil-A's DEI initiative hopes to focus on promoting equal access to opportunities, valuing differences, and creating a culture of belonging.
- Chick-fil-A announced in 2019 that it would transition its support away from organizations considered anti-LGBTQ and hopes its DEI actions signal a positive change for the company.
Russia passes 'Answer to Blinken' gay propaganda law: Extending its controversial law, any mention of LGBT people in books, films and online will be banned.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-63747732
LGBT rights: Lithuania faces a "choice between East and West": People from Russia's neighboring countries demonstrated under the rainbow flag in Vilnius ...
berliner-zeitung.de/open-source/regenbogenflagge-vilnius-lgbt-rechte-litauen-steht-vor-einer-entscheidung-zwischen-ost-und-west-li.365369
Russia: Duma tightens LGBTQ law amid war in Ukraine: Moscow is pressing a conservative drive at home by tightening the legislation around what authorities call ...
dw.com/en/russia-duma-tightens-lgbtq-law-amid-war-in-ukraine/a-63570996
Quick Glance: Russia-Ukraine news, October 29, 2022
- Russia's move to withdraw from a United Nations-mediated grain export arrangement is "weaponizing food," according to the White House on Saturday.
- Russia declared Saturday that it would withdraw from the agreement with Ukraine following drone attacks on the Crimean city of Sevastopol.
- "We have warned of Russia's plans to ruin the Black Sea Grain Initiative."
- The UN says it is in contact with Russia about a grain export agreement.
Transgender and non-binary community ravaged by misinformation | Commentary: We must facilitate awareness, raise visibility and instill empathy to fight this ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/25/transgender-and-non-binary-community-ravaged-by-misinformation-commentary/
Ky children face serious threats. Drag shows are not one of them. | Opinion: Letters to the Editor: Law enforcement studies show that abuse by church members ...
kentucky.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article276684546.html
Russia ramps up anti-LGBTQ2 law, moves to ban sharing of same-sex ‘propaganda’: Should the bill pass, it would be illegal for people in Russia to endorse ...
globalnews.ca/news/9230605/russia-anti-lgbtq-law-propaganda/
'LGBT propaganda' in films, TV, games now banned for all Russians, not just minors
pcgamer.com/lgbt-propaganda-in-films-tv-games-now-banned-for-all-russians-not-just-minors/
Russia banning 'LGBT propaganda' games like The Last Of Us and Assassin's Creed: This is said to be "hybrid warfare" from the West to influence Russian ...
gamingbible.co.uk/news/lgbt-propaganda-the-last-of-us-ban-russia-085098-20221208
Follow Russia, enact law to restrict LGBT, govt urged: KUALA LUMPUR: Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (Machang-PH) has urged the government to follow Russia’s ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/12/follow-russia-enact-law-to-restrict-lgbt-govt-urged
Woke leftists: advanced reality denial.: After homophobically motivated terror, radical leftists regularly attract attention with the spread of fake news and ...
nzz.ch/feuilleton/woke-linke-realitaetsverweigerung-fuer-fortgeschrittene-ld.1701794
Johnny Townsend: Oppression never gives up on its own: Extremists are coalescing efforts against the LGBTQ people in your community and across the nation.
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2023/06/08/johnny-townsend-oppression-never/
Russophobia: How Russian propaganda distracts from atrocities.: When the Russian army drops bombs and slaughters civilians, there is really nothing to justify ...
nzz.ch/feuilleton/russophobie-wie-die-russische-propaganda-von-greueln-ablenkt-ld.1692142
Russia advances bill to criminalize ‘promoting’ LGBTQ relationships: The bill aims to prevent Russians from promoting or “praising” homosexual relationships or ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2022/11/24/russia-lgbtq-duma-laws/
Russia’s upper house of parliament passes tougher ban on ‘LGBT propaganda’: Russia's upper house of parliament unanimously voted on Wednesday to toughen a ...
cnn.com/2022/11/30/europe/russia-upper-parliament-lgbt-propaganda-law-intl/
Swatch CEO: PM misinformed, 'LGBT' not on watch dials: Colours meant to represent different meanings in each hue, he says.
malaysiakini.com/news/666587
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Starbucks pro-trans ad: A brief history of India’s transgender community: While many critics called the Starbucks advertisement "foreign propaganda" ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-history/starbucks-history-transgender-community-india-8616767/
‘We decided not to hide’ The war and anti-LGBTQ+ laws forced much of Russia’s queer community to leave, many choosing to resettle in Turkey — Meduza
meduza.io/en/feature/2023/05/16/we-decided-not-to-hide
HAPPENING NOW: TikTok CEO Shou Chew testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on data privacy concerns. https://abcn.ws/40si88d
Massive criticism from human rights groups: Duma votes to tighten law against "LGBT propaganda"
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-duma-stimmt-fuer-verschaerfung-von-gesetz-gegen-lgbt-propaganda-a-9b25abfe-69e3-47d3-8fb8-fea9d647102e
The internet made trans people visible. It also left them more vulnerable.: The 2010s was the decade when transgender people became more visible ...
vox.com/identities/2019/12/27/21028342/trans-visibility-backlash-internet-2010
ChatGPT sometimes makes up facts. For one law prof, it went too far.: ChatGPT accused a law professor of harassment. But the evidence doesn’t exist.
washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/05/chatgpt-lies/
Russia proposes law to ban broadcast of LGBT content : The law will work as a legal supplement to an existing law from 2013 that bans the "promotion of ...
jpost.com/international/article-712415
Russia on the verge of expanding anti-LGTBQ bill: Russians face fines in the hundreds of thousands of rubles for violating the ban. Ads and films depicting ...
businessinsider.com/russia-lgbtq-gay-propaganda-law-expanded-2022-11
Russia: law against "homo propaganda" aims to restrict LGBTQ+: In Russia, agitation against the queer community is widespread. A new law aims to further tighten ...
stern.de/gesellschaft/russland--gesetz-gegen--homo-propaganda--soll-lgbtq--einschraenken-32590580.html
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