CNN 's Second Chance : It 's not only Russia where sexual minorities face discrimination . Some U.S. states still refuse to recognize same - sex marriage . A news report says Russia has ` ` widespread discrimination against LGBT people '' The report goes on to document various horrific instances of violence and abuse .
CNN 's Matthew Chance : It 's not only Russia where sexual minorities suffer discrimination . Some U.S. states still refuse to recognize same-sex marriage . A HRW report says Russia has `` legalized discrimination against LGBT people '' The report goes on to document various horrific instances of violence and abuse .