Longtime activist Peter Tatchell sat down with BBC World News to talk about Tom Daley's coming out and the lack of openly gay athletes. Tatchell … [Read more...] about Activist Peter Tatchell Talks to BBC About Tom Daley’s Coming Out, Hits the IOC While Doing So: VIDEO
Russia
Russia High Court Upholds Constitutionality of Ban on ‘Gay Propaganda’
Russia's highest court has ruled that the oppressive anti-homosexuality law, the ban on 'gay propaganda', is constitutional, RIA Novosti … [Read more...] about Russia High Court Upholds Constitutionality of Ban on ‘Gay Propaganda’
Johnny Weir Tries to Explain His Outburst at LGBT Activists Opposing His Stance on Russia
Earlier today we reported on Queer Nation's protest of gay figure skater Johnny Weir at an event he was hosting last night at Barnard College in … [Read more...] about Johnny Weir Tries to Explain His Outburst at LGBT Activists Opposing His Stance on Russia
Johnny Weir Faces Off with LGBT Activists at Barnard Appearance, Calls Them ‘Idiots’
Earlier I posted about Queer Nation protests of Johnny Weir at a talk at Barnard College last night. Weir appeared at the talk with his husband, … [Read more...] about Johnny Weir Faces Off with LGBT Activists at Barnard Appearance, Calls Them ‘Idiots’
Athlete Ally’s Hudson Taylor and AllOut’s Andre Banks Talk ‘Principle 6’ with Thomas Roberts: VIDEO
Yesterday we reported on the collaboration between Athlete Ally, AllOut, and American Apparel on a new 'Principle 6' line of protest … [Read more...] about Athlete Ally’s Hudson Taylor and AllOut’s Andre Banks Talk ‘Principle 6’ with Thomas Roberts: VIDEO
Queer Nation Protests Gay Figure Skater Johnny Weir Over NBC Gig at Sochi Games: PHOTO
The activist group Queer Nation protested an appearance by gay figure skater Johnny Weir at Barnard College in NYC last night over his gig as an NBC … [Read more...] about Queer Nation Protests Gay Figure Skater Johnny Weir Over NBC Gig at Sochi Games: PHOTO
American Apparel’s New ‘Principle 6’ Protest Merchandise Targets Sochi Games, Russia’s Anti-gay Laws
LGBT organizations All Out and Athlete Ally have partnered with American Apparel in the creation of Principle 6, a new line of merchandise that aims … [Read more...] about American Apparel’s New ‘Principle 6’ Protest Merchandise Targets Sochi Games, Russia’s Anti-gay Laws
Rainbow Banner Supporting Russian LGBTs Unfurled at St. Petersburg Film Fest After 5 Bomb Threats
(twitter portlandfilm) A rainbow flag banner designed and sent by Gilbert Baker (the creator of the Rainbow Flag) was unfurled at the Side by Side … [Read more...] about Rainbow Banner Supporting Russian LGBTs Unfurled at St. Petersburg Film Fest After 5 Bomb Threats
Madonna Joins HRC Campaign Against Russia
Madonna sent an email out this morning drumming up support for the Human Rights Campaign's 'Love Conquers Hate' campaign. Wrote Madge in … [Read more...] about Madonna Joins HRC Campaign Against Russia
IOC President Thomas Bach Asked To Investigate Russia’s Anti-Gay Law
Reuters reports that Russian gay rights activists met with newly-elected IOC President Thomas Bach during his two day trip to Paris, calling on the … [Read more...] about IOC President Thomas Bach Asked To Investigate Russia’s Anti-Gay Law