As a show of solidarity with Russia’s LGBT community, both the Australian Men’s and Women’s bobsled teams have announced partnership with Principle 6, … [Read more...] about Anti-Homophobia ‘Principle 6’ Campaign Now an Official Sponsor of Australia’s Olympic Bobsled Teams
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Brian Boitano Reveals What Prompted Him to Come Out as Gay, What He’ll Do in Sochi: VIDEO
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy … [Read more...] about Brian Boitano Reveals What Prompted Him to Come Out as Gay, What He’ll Do in Sochi: VIDEO
Out Olympic Delegate Caitlin Cahow Urges World to Celebrate Diversity at Sochi Games
Out lesbian Caitlin Cahow, Olympic silver medalist and bronze medalist in women’s ice hockey, has penned an article published in USA Today about … [Read more...] about Out Olympic Delegate Caitlin Cahow Urges World to Celebrate Diversity at Sochi Games
David Cameron to Skip Sochi Olympics, Says It Isn’t a Boycott
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has no plans to attend the upcoming Olympics in Sochi, but government sources insist that his absence should not be … [Read more...] about David Cameron to Skip Sochi Olympics, Says It Isn’t a Boycott
Figure Skater Brian Boitano Comes Out as Gay After Appointment to Sochi Delegation
Olympic champion figure skater Brian Boitano came out publicly today in a statement released by his publicist: I am currently skating in Europe but … [Read more...] about Figure Skater Brian Boitano Comes Out as Gay After Appointment to Sochi Delegation
Rachel Maddow: Obama’s Gay Delegation to the Olympics Gives Appearance of a ‘Snub’: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow covers yesterday's news that Obama would be sending a delegation to the Sochi Olympics that includes two openly gay athletes, and … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow: Obama’s Gay Delegation to the Olympics Gives Appearance of a ‘Snub’: VIDEO
Obama Sends Gay Athletes in Presidential Delegation to Sochi Olympics
President Obama will not attend the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, but he is sending some openly gay athletes in what's being seen as a message to … [Read more...] about Obama Sends Gay Athletes in Presidential Delegation to Sochi Olympics
Thomas Roberts on World Leaders Attending or Not Attending the Sochi Olympics: VIDEO
Thomas Roberts spoke with Human Rights First official Shawn Gaylord about recent news that no French officials (including the president) will attend … [Read more...] about Thomas Roberts on World Leaders Attending or Not Attending the Sochi Olympics: VIDEO
Gay Australian Olympian Pledges to Wear ‘Principle Six’ Protest Merchandise at Sochi Games
Belle Brockhoff, the Australian snowboarding Olympian who came out back in August as a show of solidarity with gay and lesbian athletes, is now … [Read more...] about Gay Australian Olympian Pledges to Wear ‘Principle Six’ Protest Merchandise at Sochi Games
Human Rights Org Urges Obama to Include LGBT Americans In Official Olympics Delegation
A U.S. human rights organization is pressuring President Obama to appoint LGBT community leaders to the official Olympics delegation for the upcoming … [Read more...] about Human Rights Org Urges Obama to Include LGBT Americans In Official Olympics Delegation