Queer Nation protested outside NBC's Sports Department holiday party outside a restaurant on East 30th street in NYC yesterday. The banner was … [Read more...] about NBC Hit With Protests for Ignoring Gays in Russia in Lead-Up to Sochi Winter Olympics: VIDEO
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Elton John, Stephen Fry, George Michael, Graham Norton, and Tom Daley Get Together: PHOTO
The Kaleidoscope Trust, a UK based international LGBT rights charity, is auctioning off seven sets of these Russian nesting dolls in a … [Read more...] about Elton John, Stephen Fry, George Michael, Graham Norton, and Tom Daley Get Together: PHOTO
Russian President Vladimir Putin Defends Anti-Gay Laws in Speech to Parliament: VIDEO
As part of a wide-ranging speech to both houses of Parliament, Russian President Vladimir Putin defended the country's bans on 'gay … [Read more...] about Russian President Vladimir Putin Defends Anti-Gay Laws in Speech to Parliament: VIDEO
Russian LGBT Activist in UK Removed From ‘Fast-Track’ Deportation List After Online Outcry
A LGBT activist who was facing deportation to Russia has been released from detention in Britain and taken off the 'fast-track' asylum system … [Read more...] about Russian LGBT Activist in UK Removed From ‘Fast-Track’ Deportation List After Online Outcry
Elton John Explains Why He Went to Russia and Spoke Out for Gays, Urges Others to Do the Same
Elton John explained why he went to Russia in a statement posted today to the Elton John AIDS Foundation website: There was a lot of speculation about … [Read more...] about Elton John Explains Why He Went to Russia and Spoke Out for Gays, Urges Others to Do the Same
Russia to Create ‘Protest Zones’ for Sochi Olympic Games
In addition to the announcement that the IOC will send a letter to athletes and participants at the Sochi Games reminding them to refrain from … [Read more...] about Russia to Create ‘Protest Zones’ for Sochi Olympic Games
EU Commissioner Boycotts Sochi Olympics, Joins German President
And another high-profile political leader joins the boycott of Russia for their heinous witch hunt of homosexuals. European Union commissioner … [Read more...] about EU Commissioner Boycotts Sochi Olympics, Joins German President
IOC to Send Letter to Olympic Athletes Reminding Them to Refrain From Any Protesting In Sochi
In a letter that will be sent to the national Olympic committees that are sending athletes to the Sochi Games, the IOC is reminding all participants … [Read more...] about IOC to Send Letter to Olympic Athletes Reminding Them to Refrain From Any Protesting In Sochi
Russian Series ‘Moonlight People’ Covers Plight Of Gays In Russia: VIDEO
Director Catherine Polyanskaya made a bold move and has begun filming the first Russian gay soap opera, "Moonlight People." (Russian … [Read more...] about Russian Series ‘Moonlight People’ Covers Plight Of Gays In Russia: VIDEO
Gay Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Fails to Qualify for Sochi Olympics, is First Alternate for 500M
Gay speed skater Blake Skjellerup, who had promised to wear a rainbow pin to the Sochi games and "be myself" in Russia, has failed to … [Read more...] about Gay Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Fails to Qualify for Sochi Olympics, is First Alternate for 500M