Dmitry Shapoval swam across river to flee Ukraine
Activists plan to demand rights, protest inequalities
Maria Alyokhina fled Russia disguised as a food delivery driver
Anti-LGBTQ persecution, violence remains commonplace around the world
More must be done to stop Vladimir Putin
EuroPride fundraiser has raised more than $17,000
Measure passed on Jan. 13 by 227-214 vote margin.
Charges brought after Virgin Mary adorned with rainbow halo
Out Olympians, conversion therapy bans, Polish crackdown
Activist describes vote as 'very dark day'
