At the United Nations General Assembly last week, outgoing Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili expressed growing concern that Russia's … [Read more...] about Georgian President Warns of Putin’s Anti-Gay Influence in Ex-Soviet States
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Russian President Vladimir Putin Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Citing his proposal to dismantle Syria's chemical weapons arsenal, a group has nominated Russian President Vladimir Putin for the Nobel Peace … [Read more...] about Russian President Vladimir Putin Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Are Germany’s Sochi Olympics Uniforms Pro-Gay Propaganda, or Just Ugly?
The German publication Spiegel reports that Germany's extremely colorful Olympic uniforms for the Sochi 2014 Winter Games are being called out by … [Read more...] about Are Germany’s Sochi Olympics Uniforms Pro-Gay Propaganda, or Just Ugly?
Washington Capitals Instructs NPR Not to Ask Alex Ovechkin About Gay Rights in Russia
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who played for Team Russia at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and is likely to play in Sochi, spoke … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Instructs NPR Not to Ask Alex Ovechkin About Gay Rights in Russia
Despite Institutionalized Homophobia, Sochi Gay Scene Stands Strong
With all of the horrible things coming out of Russia thanks to President Putin's anti-gay witch hunt, it's nice to hear about a place within … [Read more...] about Despite Institutionalized Homophobia, Sochi Gay Scene Stands Strong
Five U.S. Figure Skaters Grilled on Gays and Russia at Olympic Media Summit
Several U.S. Olympic hopeful figure skaters were asked about Russia's anti-gay laws today at the U.S. Olympic Committee media summit in Park City, … [Read more...] about Five U.S. Figure Skaters Grilled on Gays and Russia at Olympic Media Summit
Four-Time Olympian Skier Bode Miller Slams Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws and IOC Gag Rules
Four-time Olympian Bode Miller spoke out against Russia's anti-gay laws and rules that prevent athletes from speaking out against them on Monday … [Read more...] about Four-Time Olympian Skier Bode Miller Slams Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws and IOC Gag Rules
Ian McKellen Blasts Olympic Committee for Complete Neglect of Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Ian McKellen says he's pissed at the IOC in a statement on his Facebook page: As a gay participant in the opening ceremony of the London … [Read more...] about Ian McKellen Blasts Olympic Committee for Complete Neglect of Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
At Flame Ceremony, IOC President Says He Has ‘Assurances’ from Russia on Gays: VIDEO
The Olympic flame for the Sochi 2014 Games was lit in Greece yesterday and IOC President Thomas Bach repeated the organization's assertion that it … [Read more...] about At Flame Ceremony, IOC President Says He Has ‘Assurances’ from Russia on Gays: VIDEO
Russian Gay Activist Alexey Davydov Dies at 36
Alexey Davydov, a prominent Russian gay rights activist, has died at the age of 36 after slipping into a coma brought on by kidney failure. Davydov, a … [Read more...] about Russian Gay Activist Alexey Davydov Dies at 36