(Russia) Gay and LesbianFilm Festival “Bok o Bok” which was supposed to take place in Saint Petersburg from today and-last until Sunday finally did not opj after Fire Department Inspectors closed the place due to problems with fire security. In a phone interview to Project GayRussia.Ru, Organiser of the festival Irin Sergeeva said that the clubs “The Place” and “Sochi” where the screenings of the films were supposed to take place, were closed due to fire security reasons.

Cast Your Vote for Best Short Video Promoting Marriage Equality $3,500 in Cash to be Awarded - Everyone who Votes is Eligible to Win Sony Video Camera LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2009-- The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York City put out the call, and videographers from across the nation responded by submitting short videos promoting the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. Now it's time for the public to weigh in and help select the best entrants in Project Pushback. read more