Madonna Writes In Support Of Gay Rights In Russia
Thursday, 05 December 2013
The Material Girl star sparked controversy during her trip to Russia last year by publicly backing jailed punk stars Pussy Riot and voicing her support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. The move prompted activists in the country to file a lawsuit against the star, which was later dismissed, over claims she violated a local law banning the promotion of homosexuality.
Madonna has refused to back down, and she has now written an open letter demanding supporters around the world band together to 'fight against the Russian government's campaign of hate'.
The singer has thrown her support behind the Human Rights Campaign's Love Conquers Hate drive, which she insists is more relevant than ever for Russia as the 2013 Winter Olympics in Sochi approach.
She writes, 'Right now in Russia, LGBT people....are being targeted by hateful new laws that outlaw support for LGBT equality. Even with the 2014 Sochi Olympics just a few months away, fair-minded Russians are facing fines, harassment, and violence at the hands of thugs.'
'At this dangerous moment in Russian history, we as advocates have a responsibility to speak up and take our hopeful message global. That's why I'm joining Hrc's Love Conquers Hate campaign, in hopes that more and more fair-minded people around the world will stand up and fight against the Russian government's campaign of hate....'
'The goal of these hateful laws (in Russia) is to leave LGBT Russians feeling isolated. Worthless. Completely alone. Together, we can send a message to LGBT Russians that the world is on their side, and that those who seek to support them aren't alone in this fundamental fight for fairness. It's time for love to conquer hate everywhere, for everyone. I hope you'll stand with me in this fight.'
From contactmusic.com
@dknowles: Agree, but then Madonna is a typical liberal leftie luvvie. They only shut down debate, rather than engage in it. Their way or no way. You see it so many times on this Board, too, from the M fans/Stans - and you are often a recipient of it!
Posted by: Miley | Wednesday, 11 December 2013 at 05:03 PM
Funny how Madonna and her fans "stand up" for freedom, while they themselves cannot tolerate the opposing views of other people. Check out the Madonna message boards on the Internet. You'll be lucky if you even get your opposing views see the light of day on these message boards. Hypocrites can never have credibility.
Posted by: dknowles | Tuesday, 10 December 2013 at 08:52 PM
Good for her, but I hardly think Russians are going to change their laws because Madonna desires them to.
Posted by: ngl | Sunday, 08 December 2013 at 06:45 PM
Madonna has proven she can do it all. So trust Madonna "the music artist" will come back with a great album in due time. Have some faith in her lol!!
Posted by: Seadonna | Saturday, 07 December 2013 at 11:19 PM
I think Madonna should write good songs instead of these things.
Posted by: Ibrahim | Friday, 06 December 2013 at 06:17 AM
Your fans from around the world are with you M. It would be great to stage a huge "Art For Freedom" showing/screening at the Hard Candy fitness center in Russia. Invite media and press as well. Love and Respect for all no matter who you may be. :-)
Posted by: Seadonna | Thursday, 05 December 2013 at 07:18 AM