Queer Nation protested outside NBC's Sports Department holiday party outside a restaurant on East 30th street in NYC yesterday. The banner was … [Read more...] about NBC Hit With Protests for Ignoring Gays in Russia in Lead-Up to Sochi Winter Olympics: VIDEO
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NBC Expresses Support for Johnny Weir’s Apology to Gay Activists
NBC released a statement late yesterday expressing support for their correspondent Johnny Weir's apology after Weir lashed out at Queer Nation … [Read more...] about NBC Expresses Support for Johnny Weir’s Apology to Gay Activists
Johnny Weir Faces Off with LGBT Activists at Barnard Appearance, Calls Them ‘Idiots’
Earlier I posted about Queer Nation protests of Johnny Weir at a talk at Barnard College last night. Weir appeared at the talk with his husband, … [Read more...] about Johnny Weir Faces Off with LGBT Activists at Barnard Appearance, Calls Them ‘Idiots’
Queer Nation Protests Gay Figure Skater Johnny Weir Over NBC Gig at Sochi Games: PHOTO
The activist group Queer Nation protested an appearance by gay figure skater Johnny Weir at Barnard College in NYC last night over his gig as an NBC … [Read more...] about Queer Nation Protests Gay Figure Skater Johnny Weir Over NBC Gig at Sochi Games: PHOTO
Pentagon: Some Service Members in Same-Sex Marriages Must Take Long Drive to Equality
The Washington Post this week called the National Guard a "new gay rights battleground," pointing to the decision of four states--Texas, … [Read more...] about Pentagon: Some Service Members in Same-Sex Marriages Must Take Long Drive to Equality
Andy Cohen Turns Down Hosting Miss Universe In Moscow, Cites Russia’s Anti-Gay Policies
Coming on the heels of the recent anti-gay atrocities in Russia, Andy Cohen announced he will not be returning to his gig as co-host of the Miss … [Read more...] about Andy Cohen Turns Down Hosting Miss Universe In Moscow, Cites Russia’s Anti-Gay Policies
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
Change.Org Petition Wants Rachel Maddow As Human Rights Correspondent For NBC Olympics Coverage
Controversy surrounding the human rights atrocities is already causing trouble for NBC Universal, who has exclusive broadcasting rights for the … [Read more...] about Change.Org Petition Wants Rachel Maddow As Human Rights Correspondent For NBC Olympics Coverage
NBC Will Wait To Address Russian LGBT Human Rights Violations Until 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
This afternoon, NBC Sports Group chairman Mark Lazarus told attendeeds at the TCA Summer TV Press Tour that the network will take a wait and see … [Read more...] about NBC Will Wait To Address Russian LGBT Human Rights Violations Until 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
NBC Olympics Coverage Facing Controversy Over Russian Anti-Gay Laws
Russia's newly-adopted anti-gay laws are already the subject of worldwide controversy. The laws have already been used to justify police brutality … [Read more...] about NBC Olympics Coverage Facing Controversy Over Russian Anti-Gay Laws