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Russian LGBT Activist Arrested After Unfurling Rainbow Flag at Olympic Torch Relay: PHOTOS
Johnny Weir Complains He’s ‘in the Crossfire’ Between LGBT Activists and Sochi
Figre skater Johnny Weir, who is going to Sochi as an NBC correspondent, told Reuters he's "in the crossfire" between LGBT activists and … [Read more...] about Johnny Weir Complains He’s ‘in the Crossfire’ Between LGBT Activists and Sochi
Vladimir Putin Says Gays Won’t Be ‘Grabbed Off the Street’ at Sochi, But ‘Leave Children Alone’
Russian President Vladimir Putin was asked about the country's "ban on gay propaganda" while reviewing preparations for the upcoming … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin Says Gays Won’t Be ‘Grabbed Off the Street’ at Sochi, But ‘Leave Children Alone’
‘Mayor’ of Sochi’s Olympic Village Defends Russia’s Ban on ‘Gay Propaganda’
Svetlana Zhurova, a gold medal-winning figure skater and Russian MP who voted for the bill banning "gay propaganda" is the "mayor" … [Read more...] about ‘Mayor’ of Sochi’s Olympic Village Defends Russia’s Ban on ‘Gay Propaganda’
Russian ‘Burn Gays in Ovens’ Actor Gets New Job, Wants to ‘Forcibly Cure’ His Gay Stylist
Ivan Okhlobystin, the popular Russian actor, sci fi writer, and aspiring politician, who recently resigned as creative director of the phone retailer … [Read more...] about Russian ‘Burn Gays in Ovens’ Actor Gets New Job, Wants to ‘Forcibly Cure’ His Gay Stylist
Queer Nation Disrupts Brian Boitano Appearance, Demands Skater Speak Out Against Russia
The activist group Queer Nation reports, via press release, that it disrupted an appearance by figure skater Brian Boitano last night. Boitano … [Read more...] about Queer Nation Disrupts Brian Boitano Appearance, Demands Skater Speak Out Against Russia
Is Russia Preparing to Criminalize Gay Families? – VIDEO
Two Orcas Captured by Hunters for Display in Sochi During Olympics
The UK Mirror reports that two orcas have been captured to be put on display at a Sochi aquarium during the Olympics: The mammals , which can grow up … [Read more...] about Two Orcas Captured by Hunters for Display in Sochi During Olympics
Russian Officials Aghast At EU’s ‘Aggressive Propaganda Of Homosexual Love’
A new report published by the Russian Foreign Ministry office takes the European Union to task on its support for the rights of homosexual citizens. … [Read more...] about Russian Officials Aghast At EU’s ‘Aggressive Propaganda Of Homosexual Love’