Dmitri Isakov, a gay rights advocate, has been convicted under Russia's anti-gay propaganda laws for holding a protest sign in a central square of … [Read more...] about Gay Rights Advocate Convicted In Russian Court: ‘I Will Not Stop’
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Kate McKinnon Plays Billie Jean King in Hilarious Preview of Sochi Olympics on SNL: VIDEO
As you know, Obama is send several openly gay athletes in the U.S. Delegation to the Sochi Olympics, and Billie Jean King (Kate McKinnon) appeared on … [Read more...] about Kate McKinnon Plays Billie Jean King in Hilarious Preview of Sochi Olympics on SNL: VIDEO
Sochi Gay Scene Vanishing As Olympics Approach
Prior to the Olympics, Sochi was one of the primary gay destinations in Russia thanks to some odd regulations during the Soviet era that demanded … [Read more...] about Sochi Gay Scene Vanishing As Olympics Approach
CNN Goes to a Gay Nightclub in Sochi: VIDEO
CNN speaks to gay locals in Sochi about the upcoming Olympics and what life is like in the Russian resort town and visits Cabaret Mayak, a gay … [Read more...] about CNN Goes to a Gay Nightclub in Sochi: 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
Attacks On Russia’s Largest Gay Club Continue, Roof Completely Destroyed
Central Station, Moscow's largest gay club, has suffered the brunt of attack after attack recently, including a shooting and even a poison gas … [Read more...] about Attacks On Russia’s Largest Gay Club Continue, Roof Completely Destroyed
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
French President Joins Boycott of Sochi Olympics
First it was Germany's President Joachim Gauck, then EU Commissioner Viviane Reding; now France's President François … [Read more...] about French President Joins Boycott of Sochi Olympics
Popular Russian Actor Applauded After Announcing He Would Like to Burn All Gays Alive
Popular Russian actor Ivan Okhlobystin was cheered by an audience this week after announcing that he would like to burn all gays alive, Queer Russia … [Read more...] about Popular Russian Actor Applauded After Announcing He Would Like to Burn All Gays Alive