Gay Propaganda: Russian Love Stories

“This book comes at a really important time. There’s nothing like putting a human face on the struggle for acceptance and equality. Love conquers all.”

—Greg Louganis, quadruple Olympic gold medalist

“The most potent weapon in the fight against anti-LGBT prejudice is the reality of who we are instead of the caricatures presented by our opponents. The bigots who seek to censor our reality by banning ‘gay propaganda’ understand this. So do Masha Gessen and Joseph Huff-Hannon. Projects like theirs are the most potent weapon in the fight against anti-LGBT prejudice.”

—Barney Frank, one of the first openly gay Congressmen in the U.S., retired

“By shining a much-needed light on the common humanity of those brave gay men and lesbians seeking to go about their daily lives in Russia, or those who have made the difficult choice to leave, this book puts the lie to the malicious stereotypes currently being spewed by the Russian government.”

—Roberta Kaplan, lead counsel in United States v. Windsor, the Supreme Court case which overturned the Defense of Marriage Act

“Hundreds of straight athletes from around the world have joined the effort to advance LGBT respect and equality. Every one of them will appreciate the importance of this project. This book is much needed and couldn’t come at a better time.”

—Hudson Taylor and Lia Parifax, founders, Athlete Ally