These Celebrities Are Urging The White House To Speak Out On Anti-LGBTQ Violence In Chechnya

Speculations that Chechnya had detained and tortured over 100 gay men have been circulating since Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta reported on the atrocious acts back in April, according to NBC News. Though NBC News reported that three or more men had been killed, PinkNews reported that number could be as high as 26. A couple of those men escaped to Moscow and have spoken with NPR about their horrible experiences, which included being kidnapped and beaten. While these men, as well as 30–40...