2014 LGBT Enemy and Ally Of The Year

Today an article was released by Grindr, naming Vladimir Putin as Enemy of the LGBT Community 2014.

This really shouldn't be too big of a surprise to anyone. In mid 2013, he passed a law banning “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships” to minors. Those found breaking this law are fined, some even arrested. This law caused quite the international uproar and numerous protests during the 2014 Olympics in Sochi earlier this year. Not to mention being LGBT in Russia overall is dangerous due to the majority of general populous being against same-sex relationships and LGBT rights in general

On a lighter note, Hillary Clinton was named Straight Ally of the Year. She has publicly condemned Russia’s treatment of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people, and has consistently fought for LGBT rights. In 2011 she was quoted as saying, "Gay rights are human rights."

These results were from a poll given to Grindr users in the UK, US, and Australia. Grindr is a social networking app popular with gay and bisexual men for those of you who haven't heard of it.