Russophile No More: Vladimir Putin, we're breaking up

Opinion: Hey, Vlad. Two things. First, I'm mad at you. Since I'm gay, you could've guessed as much. But I've really got to get this off my chest, because I don't think you understand how deep this goes. As a child of the Cold War, Russia's been a big part in my worldview for ages. I've yet to meet anyone else who paid to see 1985's Soviet-sympathetic Letter to Brezhnev in the theater. As a high school student, no less. By the way, the movie could now be considered illegal in Russia in case anyone makes out the gay-affirming Bronski Beat lyrics during the disco scene. You've let things get that bad. ... (more)

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