Miss Universe Organization condemns Russia’s anti-gay law

Today, the Miss Universe Organization issued a statement through GLAAD condemning Russia’s recent law banning “gay propaganda,” and which condones violent attacks on LGBT people. The organization, which is holding its annual pageant in Moscow Nov. 9, says the Russian law that bans holding hands, rainbow flags and the simple act of coming out is…

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Transgender woman to compete in Miss California USA pageant

When she takes the stage Saturday in pursuit of the Miss California USA crown, Kylan Arianna Wenzel will be the first transgender woman to compete in a Miss Universe Organization pageant since officials disqualified 23-year-old Miss Canada Jenna Talackova last year after learning she was transgender. Following the Miss Universe Organization’s announcement of their rule…

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