Society
How the word “queer” went from being a slur to a symbol of freedom and identity
Today, the word "queer" can be found everywhere, from academic textbooks and media headlines to profiles in...
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We talk about the problems faced by the Russian-speaking LGBTQ community, as well as the fight against discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation. The section is dedicated to supporting, understanding, and strengthening the voices of the LGBTQ+ community. Here, we share stories that inspire, offer important advice, and highlight trending topics around identity, equality, and rights. In this section, you'll find resources to help you understand issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, and social justice. We strive to create a space where everyone feels accepted, heard and respected, no matter who they are or whom they love
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USA
The End of the Era of Tolerance? A Rise in “Anti-Gay Prejudice” Among Young People in the U.S.
For a long time, it was considered axiomatic: each new generation is more liberal than the previous one. However, fresh data from the United States is forcing ...
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Is Israel becoming a homophobic state? How the government rejects laws on LGBT rights
At the end of 2025, the All-Israel Association for LGBT Rights (Aguda) celebrated its 50th anniversary. For half a century...
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What It's Like to Be LGBT in Kyrgyzstan: A Personal Perspective
The opinions and statements expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the point of...
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Russia
It has been two years since Russia began cracking down on the “LGBT movement”
On November 30, 2023, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation declared the non-existent "international LGBT public movement" an extremist organization. With those...
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Activism
The Story of a Non-Binary Identity: On Pronoun Choice, the Art of Being Yourself, and LGBTQ+ Rights
As it happens, the term “queer” is most often associated with gay men and lesbians. Today, Doberman.media magazine…
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LGBTQ+ During a Crisis: How to Cope in an Era of Change, War, Emigration, and Homophobia
"LGBTQ+ During the Crisis" is a project by Doberman.media that brings together podcasts, articles, and videos on…
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Psychology
Coming out: psychological aspects and is it necessary? Psychologist's podcast
October 11 is International Coming Out Day, and yes, it’s that very day when people all over…
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Psychology
Coming out. Is it worth doing, and how to protect yourself if you still decide to take this step
Tomorrow, October 11, is International Coming Out Day, and yes, this is the day when people around the world...
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Opinion
"The Hidden Ones": How Gay People Lived in the USSR
⚠️ This text contains profanity. I'm reading Rustam Alexander's book *The Hidden Ones: The Lives of Homosexuals in the USSR* and…
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Activism
"My father's words stuck in my head: 'Gays are not worth living.'" Belarusians spoke about life at home and in emigration
The gay magazine Doberman.media found out from representatives of the LGBT+ community who are abroad in forced immigration, how they are now...
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Activism
How Belarus does not see a crime on the basis of homophobia
In Minsk, the restaurant "Rio" was temporarily closed after photos and videos from ...
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