Queer Nation today issued a press release which claims gay and lesbian activists in Russia support the recent dumping of Russian vodka. According to a … [Read more...] about Russian LGBT Activists: Boycott of All Things Russian, Olympics
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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
HRC Says Olympic Committee Should Do More For LGBT Rights Than Accept ‘Verbal Promises’ From Putin
After receiving 'assurances from the highest level' that any LGBT individuals participating in the upcoming 2014 Winder Olympics will be … [Read more...] about HRC Says Olympic Committee Should Do More For LGBT Rights Than Accept ‘Verbal Promises’ From Putin
IOC: Olympic Athletes, Press, And Guests Are Exempt From Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Russia's anti-gay propaganda law, which has already been used to detain four Dutch citizens visiting the country, has proved problematic for the … [Read more...] about IOC: Olympic Athletes, Press, And Guests Are Exempt From Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Plans On Wearing Rainbow Pin To Olympic Games In Sochi
Openly gay New Zealand speed skater Blake Skjellerup has already made his feelings known on Russia and the anti-gay laws it recently passed. According … [Read more...] about Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Plans On Wearing Rainbow Pin To Olympic Games In Sochi
Olympic Skater Johnny Weir On Boycotting The Russian Olympics
In short, please don't: To have a boycott would not only negate the career of some athletes who have only one chance at competing at the Games, … [Read more...] about Olympic Skater Johnny Weir On Boycotting The Russian Olympics
Police In Sochi Brutalize And Sodomize Olympic Construction Worker
As a result of recent anti-gay legislation and increases in anti-gay attacks, Russia has found itself at the center of extensive controversy as … [Read more...] about Police In Sochi Brutalize And Sodomize Olympic Construction Worker
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
Int’l Olympic Committee: We’ll ‘Work to Ensure’ Gay Athletes Can Freely Compete in Sochi, Russia
The International Olympic Committee released a statement to the Windy City Times over concern about Russia's draconian law banning "gay … [Read more...] about Int’l Olympic Committee: We’ll ‘Work to Ensure’ Gay Athletes Can Freely Compete in Sochi, Russia
White House Talks ENDA, Olympic Boycott Over Russia’s Gay ‘Propaganda’ Ban: VIDEO
In a conversation with the Washington Blade's Chris Johnson on Friday, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney reiterated Obama's … [Read more...] about White House Talks ENDA, Olympic Boycott Over Russia’s Gay ‘Propaganda’ Ban: VIDEO