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If your Women’s Day excludes queer women, it’s just tradition — not liberation.

You can’t “protect women” by erasing trans women.

The distance between Moscow and Miami shrinks when trans rights are rolled back.

If equality feels radical to you, ask why.

Russia bombs Ukraine.
The US and Israel bomb Iran.
Wars, power, oil, weapons.

Politicians:
“Have we considered… blaming LGBTQ people?”

Queer Russians inside the country can’t safely donate to us.
They could be prosecuted for financing “extremism.”
That’s why international support matters.

Four years since Russia launched a full-scale war in Ukraine.
And somehow queer people are still the “threat.”

23 February:
If you’re straight, here are your socks.
If you’re queer, here’s your police file.

In 2023 Russia officially labeled the “LGBT movement” extremist.
Not terrorists. Not Nazis.
People in love.

Russia says it protects “traditional values.”
Traditionally, love didn’t need permission.

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Authoritarian regimes always fear queer people.
Because we prove that life can be different.

Russia bans “LGBT propaganda.”
But somehow can’t ban hate, torture, or domestic violence. Priorities.

In 2016, being queer in Russia was dangerous.
In 2026, it’s treated as extremism.

Following recent news we have something to say

If love is propaganda, then hate has a really big marketing budget.

The government says LGBT people threaten society.Society looks very threatened by rainbows, yes.

Russia calls queerness “dangerous to children.”What’s actually dangerous? Teaching kids to hate themselves.

Queer joy is political
when your government bans your existence.

There are millions of LGBT people in Russia.
There are zero legal ways to live openly and safely.

Nothing scares a strong state more
than two men holding hands.

In Russia, you can go to prison
for a rainbow emoji.
Yes, really. 🌈

Where there is repression, there is always resistance, even if you have to read between the lines.

Queer history is often erased, not absent. Even Russia’s “moral philosophers” mingled with men whose identities challenged the norms of their era.

We wanted to start the year right by showing you the impact we made in the last 17 years💛 Our report from last year will come out soon and we can't wait to share our wins with you! Stay tuned!

Even in a regime known for its strict social control, there were moments when queer lives broke through the silence. Remembering Batkis reminds us that non‑normative sexualities weren’t just Western phenomena, they were part of Russian history too.

✨ Looking ahead to 2026 ✨
This year, our intention is to grow, connect, and make an even bigger impact. Every post, partnership, and project will be guided by purpose, and fueled by YOU, our amazing community.

What’s your intention for the new year? Share it with us below!

May your upcoming year be filled with love, empowerment and loads of joy<3

✨ As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to say thank you 💛
This year, we shared, reached, and grew our community, all because of you.

Here’s to the moments we’ve celebrated, the lives we’ve touched, and the change we’ve made together. 🌟

Let’s carry this energy into 2026!

Some cities spend millions to shine… while others could actually change lives with the same cash.
🎄💸 Bright lights, questionable priorities.