No same-sex marriage in Russia

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Same-sex marriage, including both genders, as well as transgenders (how many genders are there, lol?), won’t ever be legalized in Russia as well as in other post-soviet countries.

Why not?

First, same-sex marriage, LGBTQ, and other same-like novelty from West considered to be a threat to a conservative, family-oriented, and religious Russian society. Moreover, same-sex marriage may hit to demographics of the country, where the population slowly decreases. In recent corrections to the Russian constitution, Vladimir Putin and State Duma (analog of American congress) made clear statements, that family, traditions, and ethics are the main priority to the country. This is what Putin recently said:

As far as ‘parent number 1’ and ‘parent number 2’ goes, I’ve already spoken publicly about this and I’ll repeat it: As long as I’m president this will not happen. There will be dad and mum,

However, these statements do not cancel or somehow oppress non-traditional sexual relationships in the country. For instance, there are many gay celebrities in Russia. You’d be surprised, but some of whom are open about their orientation where others won’t make coming out for personal reasons.

But let’s imagine, that State Duma allowed same-sex marriage. What reactions would follow? Nationwide protests may lead the government to lose its legitimacy in people’s eyes. If even there will be no protests, LGBTQ won’t simply take root in society.

It always a bad idea to sow seeds where they won’t ever grow, after all.

Can Harry Potter Survive Cancel Culture?

Can Harry Potter Survive Cancel Culture?

JK Rowling has found herself in the midst of Cancel Cultural debates due to her insidious and erratic tweets on Trans People.

For many of us who grew up on her books — enjoying Butter Beer at Universal Studios while unlocking spells with our wands — I cringe at hearing JK Rowling’s tweets!

SO—when Cancel Culture goes after the beloved Hogwarts franchise for being Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist (TERF) –the one and only Harry Potter AKA Daniel Radcliffe swoops in and saves the day.

Radcliffe states:

Transgender women are women….I really hope that you don't entirely lose what was valuable in these stories to you.

It seems that Radcliffe’s apology to fans has soothed our ruffled feathers. The rest of the cast was quick to jump on the winning side of Potter and rally behind their leader with their own tweets condemning JK Rowling.

It’s Pride Month and JK Rowling needs to take a lesson from LGBTQIA+ writer and activist Amber Leventry, who recently wrote in the Washington Post:

As Pride celebrations move online during the pandemic, who will hug the queer kids?