The International Olympic Committee will not challenge Russia's ban on "gay propaganda" because it lacks the authority, it said in a … [Read more...] about IOC Says it is ‘Fully Satisfied’ Russia’s Anti-Gay Law Does Not Violate Olympic Charter
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‘Pride House’ Calls on UN to Denounce Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
An international coalition of LGBT sports and human rights activists have demanded that the United Nations take action to support LGBT people … [Read more...] about ‘Pride House’ Calls on UN to Denounce Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Gay U.S. Figure Skater Johnny Weir Won’t Skate in Sochi Games
U.S. figure skater Johnny Weir declined to register for the national championships and thus won't qualify for the Sochi Winter Games in Russia, … [Read more...] about Gay U.S. Figure Skater Johnny Weir Won’t Skate in Sochi Games
Russia Reluctantly Rewords Olympic Truce to Appease UN on Gays
The NYT reports on wrangling over verbiage in a resolution called the Olympic Truce, adopted every two years. The Russians, of course, made no mention … [Read more...] about Russia Reluctantly Rewords Olympic Truce to Appease UN on Gays
Cher Turned Down Invitation to Perform at Sochi Olympics
In a wide-ranging interview with Macleans, Cher reveals that she got an invitation to perform in Russia at the Sochi Games and turned it down: I … [Read more...] about Cher Turned Down Invitation to Perform at Sochi Olympics
NBA Commissioner David Stern Denounces IOC’s Silence on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
NBA Commissioner David Stern said a lot on Wednesday even though he said he wasn't going to get into a discussion about the Sochi Games and … [Read more...] about NBA Commissioner David Stern Denounces IOC’s Silence on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Olympic Snowboarder and Sochi Hopeful Seth Wescott Slams Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning snowboarder Seth Wescott, who hopes to qualify for the Sochi Games, blasted the Olympic Committee for its handling of … [Read more...] about Olympic Snowboarder and Sochi Hopeful Seth Wescott Slams Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Keith Olbermann Exposes Johnny Weir’s Disappointing Position on Gays and the Sochi Games: VIDEO
Following his blistering condemnation of Russia's anti-gay laws, the position of Sochi Games officials, and the IOC, Keith Olbermann welcomed … [Read more...] about Keith Olbermann Exposes Johnny Weir’s Disappointing Position on Gays and the Sochi Games: VIDEO
Keith Olbermann’s 9-Minute Blistering Rant Against Sochi Games, IOC, Anti-Gay Russia: VIDEO
Keith Olbermann opened his ESPN show with a 9-minute explanation of Russia's anti-gay laws and denunciation of the statements by Sochi Games … [Read more...] about Keith Olbermann’s 9-Minute Blistering Rant Against Sochi Games, IOC, Anti-Gay Russia: VIDEO
Wrestling Restored to the Summer Olympics
Wrestling has been restored to the Olympics, the NYT reports: Chastened by calls to modernize its leadership and energize its matches, wrestling … [Read more...] about Wrestling Restored to the Summer Olympics