I lived most of my adult life a closeted lesbian in Russia. Even in New York, I can feel its ‘traditional values’ ideological weapon. This is what I’m protesting today.
The final draft of a new international crimes against humanity treaty has dropped an outdated definition of gender, affirming the rights of all people.
Ultra-conservatives have launched homophobic campaigns against Disney and Marvel for 'LGBT propaganda'. It seems laughable but it’s part of a coordinated backlash.
Let’s set the record straight: lesbians have always rebelled against the gender binary and sexual repression. We have always been traitors to gender essentialism.
The far right did not conquer the European Parliament – but this doesn’t mean the threats to our rights have receded. Just look at what’s happening in Italy today.
In March, I travelled from London to Verona, Italy to join a historic protest for women’s and LGBTIQ rights – while Matteo Salvini, from the far-Right Lega party, received a standing ovation at a key summit of ultra-conservative activists.Watch the film 'Solidarity is in the air' on YouTube
British restaurant critic and LGBT rights campaigners call for boycott over support for recent gathering of US, Russian and European politicians and activists in Verona.
