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Ukrainian LGBT Leader, Taras Karasiichuk, Seeks U.S. Asylum

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After suffering years of violent attacks and intimidation, the principal leader of the Ukrainian LGBT community is too frightened to return home.

Randy R. Potts
Randy R. Potts
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Randy R. Potts

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