Relationships
Open Relationships: Why Gay Men Are So Divided on Monogamy
Discussions about monogamy, open relationships, and polyamory invariably spark fierce debate and intense emotional reactions among…
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Sergey Gortov
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The author of Doberman.media is a journalist and LGBT activist with many years of experience in the media. She has a specialized journalism education and specializes in topics related to human rights, the social agenda and the life of the LGBT community in different countries. The author's materials are published within the editorial policy of Doberman.media and are aimed at expanding the visibility, informing and supporting the Russian-speaking LGBT community.
Sergey Gortov
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History of LGBT
What Did 15th-Century Italian Priests Really Do, and What Was Life Like for Gay Men During the Renaissance?
During the Renaissance, sex between men was formally punishable by death, yet in Florence these practices…
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News
“Transgender for Everyone”: How Donald Trump’s Absurd Gaffe Became the Season’s Biggest LGBTQ Slogan
Donald Trump regularly uses the punchy phrase “transgender for everybody” (“transgender people for everyone”…
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Off-topic
AI Almost Started World War III This Spring
In brief: A neural network mistakenly identified cargo aboard a Chinese vessel as nuclear weapon components intended for Iran and passed…
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Culture
Will Andrew Scott become the first openly gay man to win the Oscar for Best Actor?
The film “Elsinore” is being released in theaters—a deeply personal project by Irish actor Andrew Scott, dedicated to the feat…
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Analysis: Human Rights at the Heart of Europe in 2026. What Did Ursula von der Leyen Say in Her State of the Union Address?
In 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the Union address (State…
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Emigration
From a “humanitarian superpower” to one of Europe’s toughest systems: How Sweden Nearly Closed Its Doors to Migrants in a Decade
For decades, Sweden prided itself on being one of Europe's most welcoming and generous countries toward refugees, positioning itself…
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Scandal at the largest LGBTQ+ media outlet in the U.S.: Top executive and Donald Trump supporter resigns following journalists' protest
Entrepreneur Jay Katari, an outspoken supporter of the MAGA* movement, has stepped down from the board of EqualPride, the largest media holding company in the United States,...
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Turkey remands 31 people in custody as number detained at LGBTQ+ protests reaches 126
Top story at this hour: On the topic: Turkey has launched a mass crackdown on the LGBT+ community. What happened? In several provinces…
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Rachel Reid’s book “Heated Rivalry,” about gay hockey players, has been banned from distribution in Russia
Moscow's Cheryomushkinsky District Court banned three pages on the pirate websites BookPlaneta, Siteknig, and Libsafe, which had…
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Moscow Designates German Queer Organization Quarteera ‘Undesirable’: Key Facts
The Russian Ministry of Justice has added the German nonprofit human rights organization Quarteera e. V. to its register of “undesirable” organizations. The designation means…
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50 Activists Detained, Websites Blocked: Turkey Launches Mass Purge of the LGBT+ Community
Turkey has launched a sweeping wave of law enforcement raids, arrests, and blocks targeting activists, human rights organizations, and…
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