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US Sen. Chuck Schumer Calls Vladimir Putin “Schoolyard Bully”, Wants Rainbow Flag At Olympics

RJ Aguiar August 13, 2013

Last week, Democratic U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer publicly ridiculed Russian president Vladimir Putin over his support of the country's recent … [Read more...] about US Sen. Chuck Schumer Calls Vladimir Putin “Schoolyard Bully”, Wants Rainbow Flag At Olympics

Topics: LGBT Rights, News, Pride, World More Posts About: Charles Schumer, gay rights, News, olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics, Vladimir Putin, Vladimir Putin

Gay Rights Charities on the Hunt for Designer to Create Olympic Anti-Homophobia Outfit

Kyler Geoffroy August 9, 2013

Two gay rights charities have announced plans to unveil an anti-homophobia outfit for Olympians to wear in Sochi next year as a sign of solidarity … [Read more...] about Gay Rights Charities on the Hunt for Designer to Create Olympic Anti-Homophobia Outfit

Topics: LGBT Rights, News, World More Posts About: gay rights, News, olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics

U.S. Olympic Runner Nick Symmonds Speaks Out Against Russia’s Anti-gay Law

Kyler Geoffroy August 9, 2013

In a blog post published Wednesday, two-time U.S. Olympic runner and ally Nick Symmonds joined a growing chorus of athlete voices in speaking out … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympic Runner Nick Symmonds Speaks Out Against Russia’s Anti-gay Law

Topics: LGBT Rights, News, Politics More Posts About: News, olympics, Russia, Russia

Lawmakers Demand Action from John Kerry on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws and the Sochi Games

Andy Towle August 4, 2013

83 members of Congress, led by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) have sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry asking "what efforts have been … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Demand Action from John Kerry on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws and the Sochi Games

Topics: LGBT Rights, News More Posts About: Jerrold Nadler, John Kerry, John Kerry, News, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics

Hate Crime Against New Orleans Gay Activists Caught on Surveillance Video: WATCH

Andy Towle August 4, 2013

(via michael democker times picayune)Video of an early morning hate crime being committed against John Hill and John Weimer, Jr., two prominent New … [Read more...] about Hate Crime Against New Orleans Gay Activists Caught on Surveillance Video: WATCH

Topics: LGBT Rights, News, Sports More Posts About: crime, New Orleans, News

Olympic Champion Greg Louganis: Russia’s Anti-Gay Law ‘Both Heartbreaking and Heinous’

Andy Towle August 2, 2013

Olympic champion diver Greg Louganis spoke with USA Today about the controversy over gay athletes and the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics as he prepared to … [Read more...] about Olympic Champion Greg Louganis: Russia’s Anti-Gay Law ‘Both Heartbreaking and Heinous’

Topics: LGBT Rights, News, Sports More Posts About: Greg Louganis, News, olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics

Federal Court Challenge Filed Against Virginia’s Marriage Equality Ban

Jacob Combs August 1, 2013

As they announced they would earlier this month, the ACLU and Lambda Legal, along with the regional ACLU of Virginia, today filed a federal class … [Read more...] about Federal Court Challenge Filed Against Virginia’s Marriage Equality Ban

Topics: Health, LGBT Rights More Posts About: aclu, gay marriage, Lambda Legal, Lambda Legal, LGBT Rights, Virginia, Virginia

Americans Would Legalize Marriage Equality Nationwide–If They Could

Jacob Combs July 31, 2013

In a new Gallup opinion poll of Americans released this week, a majority of Americans--52 percent, in fact, say they would vote in favor of a federal … [Read more...] about Americans Would Legalize Marriage Equality Nationwide–If They Could

Topics: Actor, LGBT Rights, Supreme Court More Posts About: gay marriage, LGBT Rights, polls

Liberal Group Trolls Anti-Gay Congressman Steve King – VIDEO

RJ Aguiar July 31, 2013

Repulican Rep. Steve King of Iowa has already been called out by Ricky Martin online for his bigoted remarks. Now, the liberal group American Bridge … [Read more...] about Liberal Group Trolls Anti-Gay Congressman Steve King – VIDEO

Topics: LGBT Rights, News More Posts About: immigration, News, News Clips, Steve King, Steve King, video

Gay Priest Addresses Pope’s And Cardinal Dolan’s Remarks On Gays

RJ Aguiar July 31, 2013

Pope Francis made remarks about gay priests and gay Catholics that generated a great deal of publicity on Monday. New York cardinal and archbishop … [Read more...] about Gay Priest Addresses Pope’s And Cardinal Dolan’s Remarks On Gays

Topics: Actor, LGBT Rights, News More Posts About: catholic church, gay rights, interview, News, Pope Francis, Pope Francis

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