Day: July 31, 2015

Jul 31
Russian Lawmaker Wants to Ban Nike’s New Collection For Promoting ‘Gay Propaganda’

Nike’s latest collection would be given the boot from Russia if one conservative lawmaker gets his way. Conservative St. Petersburg City Duma Deputy Vitaly Milonov is campaigning to have Nike’s Summer 2015 collection banned from Russia because it features rainbow-themed merchandise. The collection features rainbow-themed merchandise and according to Nike’s website “celebrates the LGBT community and […]

Jul 31
Ultra Orthodox Man Arrested After Stabbing Spree at Jerusalem Pride in Repeat Attack

Dramatic images showed the assailant reaching inside his coat and raising a knife above his head. An Ultra Orthodox Jewish man has been arrested after six people were stabbed while they marched in the Jerusalem Pride parade. The suspect, Yishai Schlisse was convicted of attempted murder after stabbing three during 2005 Gay Pride Parade and has […]