Amy Goodman
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As Olympic Winter Games Near, Russian LGBT Activists Speak Out Against Anti-Gay Laws
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December 11, 2013
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8:59Now PlayingWith the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, less than two months away, gay rights activists from around the world are using the games to put a spotlight on Russia's new law criminalizing the socalled "promotion of homosexuality." The law allows Russian authorities to fine anyone accused of promoting "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations among minors." One provision allows gay or proLGBT foreigners to be detained and then deported. We are joined by two prominent Russian LGBT activistsAnastasia Smirnova, coordinator of the Russian LGBT Network; and journalist Masha Gessen, who recently announced she is fleeing Russia due to the country's repressive laws. Gessen is author of the book, "The Man Without a FaceThe Rise and Rule of Vladimir Putin," and the forthcoming, "Words Will Break CementThe Passion of Pussy Riot."
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