On Tuesday, MSNBC host Thomas Roberts embarked on a trip to Moscow, Russia to host the Miss Universe pageant — and to report on the challenges facing the LGBT community in Russia following the government’s passage of strict new anti-gay laws. Thomas is documenting his trip with the hashtag #RobertsInRussia – follow along here for the highlights.
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Emma Margolin
Emma Margolin is a reporter at MSNBC.com.