Previously, the International Olympic Committee has assured LGBT athletes, coaches, and spectators that they will "work to ensure" that the … [Read more...] about IOC Forbids LGBT Rights Advocacy At Sochi Olympics
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This New York Times Story Might Violate Russian Law
As news of persecution against LGBT people in Russia gets more and more chilling each day, Moscow-based New York Times correspondent David … [Read more...] about This New York Times Story Might Violate Russian Law
US Sen. Chuck Schumer Calls Vladimir Putin “Schoolyard Bully”, Wants Rainbow Flag At Olympics
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
Russian Anti-Gay Law Forces Teens To Communicate “In Secret”
To a vast majority of Russians, "Deti-404" is an error message displayed on their computer screens when they attempt to navigate to a web … [Read more...] about Russian Anti-Gay Law Forces Teens To Communicate “In Secret”
Steve Kornacki And His Media Panel Discuss Sochi Olympic Games, Gay Rights, Possible Boycott: VIDEO
Over the weekend, MSNBC's Steve Kornacki gathered The New Republic's Julia Ioffe, Rashad Robinson from ColorofChange.org, former senior … [Read more...] about Steve Kornacki And His Media Panel Discuss Sochi Olympic Games, Gay Rights, Possible Boycott: VIDEO
For Now, Social Security Benefits Limited to Same-Sex Couples in Marriage Equality States
Some big, late-night news this weekend from BuzzFeed's Chris Geidner: new policy guidelines established by the Social Security Adminstration after … [Read more...] about For Now, Social Security Benefits Limited to Same-Sex Couples in Marriage Equality States
Gay Rights Charities on the Hunt for Designer to Create Olympic Anti-Homophobia Outfit
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
New Audio From Nixon Administration Reveals Extent Of Tricky Dick’s Homophobia: VIDEO
Richard Nixon's presidency was not a high point of twentieth-century politics. Nor did his congressional participation in the House Un-American … [Read more...] about New Audio From Nixon Administration Reveals Extent Of Tricky Dick’s Homophobia: VIDEO
Canadian Foreign Minister Voices Concern About Russia’s ‘Hateful’ Anti-Gay Law, Sochi Games
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird spoke out today, blasting Russia's vicious anti-gay law and the announcement from that nation's … [Read more...] about Canadian Foreign Minister Voices Concern About Russia’s ‘Hateful’ Anti-Gay Law, Sochi Games
Marriage Equality Becomes Reality In Minnesota, Rhode Island
As earlier anticipated, at 12:01 AM this morning same-sex marriage became legal in Minnesota and Rhode Island, upping the number of states where gay … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Becomes Reality In Minnesota, Rhode Island