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Belarus Accused of Drafting Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

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FEB 2024

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story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

In a modern world where morals seem to degrade daily, Belarus is doing its best to hold on to traditional family values and protect the orthodox principles that have sustained the country for centuries. This proposed law will protect Belarusian society from destructive Western ideologies.

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Pro-establishment narrative

This legislation reveals a deeply ingrained, increasingly hostile bias against the LGBTQ+ community. By targeting the freedom of expression and the rights of LGBTQ+ citizens, the Belarusian government is aiming to silence an already marginalized community and enforce conformity to state-sanctioned norms of behavior and family structures.

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