In a show of its disapproval for Russia's anti-gay laws, the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) decided yesterday to add sexual orientation to its … [Read more...] about USOC Amends Non-Discrimination Policy To Include Sexual Orientation
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Call For World Cup Boycott In Response To Qatar’s ‘Gay Test’
Last month we told you about how the new FIFA anti-discrimination task force is already on the job to hold Russia and Qatar accountable for their … [Read more...] about Call For World Cup Boycott In Response To Qatar’s ‘Gay Test’
Derek Schell Comes Out, Is First Openly Gay NCAA Division II Basketball Player
In an open letter penned to Outsports, Hillsdale College basketball player Derek Schell, 22, publicly came out yesterday, declaring that his decision … [Read more...] about Derek Schell Comes Out, Is First Openly Gay NCAA Division II Basketball Player
Paris Selected As Host of Gay Games X
Paris beat out Limerick, Ireland and London and will host the Gay Games X in 2018. Organizers report via press release: The international delegates … [Read more...] about Paris Selected As Host of Gay Games X
Ben Cohen Dances the Waltz: VIDEO
Rugby star and LGBT ally Ben Cohen took on the waltz in his second week of Strictly Come Dancing.Wrote the dancing bear on Facebook: "I need to … [Read more...] about Ben Cohen Dances the Waltz: VIDEO
Brendon Ayanbadejo Pens Open Letter to Ole Miss on LGBT Inclusivity Following Heckling Incident
In an open letter posted on Fox Sports today, Brendon Ayanbadejo offered to help the University of Mississippi's educational outreach on LGBT … [Read more...] about Brendon Ayanbadejo Pens Open Letter to Ole Miss on LGBT Inclusivity Following Heckling Incident
NASCAR Fines Nelson Piquet Jr. $10K For Anti-Gay Slur On Instagram
NASCAR driver Nelson Piquet Jr. was fined $10,000 on Tuesday for a homophobic slur he made on Instagram directed at fellow driver Parker Kligerman, … [Read more...] about NASCAR Fines Nelson Piquet Jr. $10K For Anti-Gay Slur On Instagram
Are Germany’s Sochi Olympics Uniforms Pro-Gay Propaganda, or Just Ugly?
The German publication Spiegel reports that Germany's extremely colorful Olympic uniforms for the Sochi 2014 Winter Games are being called out by … [Read more...] about Are Germany’s Sochi Olympics Uniforms Pro-Gay Propaganda, or Just Ugly?
USOC Would Support Changing Olympic Charter To Include Sexual Orientation
Last week the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stated they were "fully satisfied" that Russia's anti-gay laws do not violate the … [Read more...] about USOC Would Support Changing Olympic Charter To Include Sexual Orientation
Egypt Extends Detention of Gay Filmmaker John Greyson and ER Doctor Tarek Loubani for Another 45 Days
Gay Canadian filmmaker John Greyson and Tarek Loubani, an ER doctor, who were detained on August 18 in Egypt while filming a documentary during the … [Read more...] about Egypt Extends Detention of Gay Filmmaker John Greyson and ER Doctor Tarek Loubani for Another 45 Days