The IOC's recent announcement that it plans to crack down on all forms of pro-LGBT protest and activism has obviously sparked strong reactions … [Read more...] about Pride House Introduces Same-Sex Hand Holding Initiative For Olympic Athletes In Sochi
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LGBT Advocates Tell Procter & Gamble To ‘Pull The Plug On Russia’
Recent controversy surrounding Russia's anti-gay "propaganda" laws has already directed outrage from LGBT rights advocates … [Read more...] about LGBT Advocates Tell Procter & Gamble To ‘Pull The Plug On Russia’
IOC Forbids LGBT Rights Advocacy At Sochi Olympics
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
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
The Why Behind Russia’s Homophobia
What's odd about Russia's homophobia is how it stands in stark contrast to the rather liberalized values the country has regarding issues like … [Read more...] about The Why Behind Russia’s Homophobia
Russian Round-Up: FOX News, Growing Up in Russia, the Nazi Olympic, Yelena Mizulina, and Glasgow
Here's a round-up of some additional Sochi-related items. More to come. Make sure not to miss a Towleroad headline by following @TLRD on … [Read more...] about Russian Round-Up: FOX News, Growing Up in Russia, the Nazi Olympic, Yelena Mizulina, and Glasgow
L.A. Councilmembers Want Feds to Expand America’s Asylum Program for Persecuted LGBT Russians
Gay L.A. Councilmembers are calling on the federal government to expand asylum for LGBT Russians, Frontiers reports: Against the backdrop of … [Read more...] about L.A. Councilmembers Want Feds to Expand America’s Asylum Program for Persecuted LGBT Russians
Gay Activists to March on McDonald’s Headquarters, Demand it Dump Sponsorship of Sochi Winter Olympics
A Chicago-area activist group is planning to march on the McDonald's corporation headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois on August 17 at 11 am: The … [Read more...] about Gay Activists to March on McDonald’s Headquarters, Demand it Dump Sponsorship of Sochi Winter Olympics
Olympic Sponsors and the IOC Could Have Stopped Russia’s Anti-Gay Law and Didn’t: AUDIO
Michelangelo Signorile reports that Olympic sponsors and the IOC could have stopped Russia's anti-gay law - and didn't:Human Rights Watch … [Read more...] about Olympic Sponsors and the IOC Could Have Stopped Russia’s Anti-Gay Law and Didn’t: AUDIO