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.
Ultra-conservatives have launched homophobic campaigns against Disney and Marvel for 'LGBT propaganda'. It seems laughable but it’s part of a coordinated backlash.
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
Big-spending Christian Right ‘legal army’, whose influence has soared in America under Trump, is now linked to campaigns against assisted dying in the UK
