U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning snowboarder Seth Wescott, who hopes to qualify for the Sochi Games, blasted the Olympic Committee for its handling of … [Read more...] about Olympic Snowboarder and Sochi Hopeful Seth Wescott Slams Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
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Vladimir Putin Speaks ‘Directly to the American People’
Vladimir Putin has written an op-ed in the NYT imploring the U.S. to not bomb Syria: Recent events surrounding Syria have prompted me to speak … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin Speaks ‘Directly to the American People’
Keith Olbermann Exposes Johnny Weir’s Disappointing Position on Gays and the Sochi Games: VIDEO
Following his blistering condemnation of Russia's anti-gay laws, the position of Sochi Games officials, and the IOC, Keith Olbermann welcomed … [Read more...] about Keith Olbermann Exposes Johnny Weir’s Disappointing Position on Gays and the Sochi Games: VIDEO
Keith Olbermann’s 9-Minute Blistering Rant Against Sochi Games, IOC, Anti-Gay Russia: VIDEO
Keith Olbermann opened his ESPN show with a 9-minute explanation of Russia's anti-gay laws and denunciation of the statements by Sochi Games … [Read more...] about Keith Olbermann’s 9-Minute Blistering Rant Against Sochi Games, IOC, Anti-Gay Russia: VIDEO
FIFA’s Anti-Discrimination Taskforce Seeks to Pressure Russia and Qatar Over Anti-gay Laws
As businesses, organizations, and high profile individuals continue to voice their opposition to LGBT human rights abuses in Russia, it seems … [Read more...] about FIFA’s Anti-Discrimination Taskforce Seeks to Pressure Russia and Qatar Over Anti-gay Laws
Russian Journalist Announces Campaign to Out Closeted Anti-gay Lawmakers in Russia
On the eve of a proposed Russian bill that would take children away from gay parents, journalist Elena Kostyuchenko (pictured) has announced a … [Read more...] about Russian Journalist Announces Campaign to Out Closeted Anti-gay Lawmakers in Russia
Mister Chase’s ‘Wonderful’ Video to the LGBT People in Russia: WATCH
Singer-songwriter Mister Chase (you may recall his cover from last month of Bonnie McKee's "American Girl") has a message for the LGBT … [Read more...] about Mister Chase’s ‘Wonderful’ Video to the LGBT People in Russia: WATCH
Head of Sochi Olympics Begs IOC to Quell International Outrage Over Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Dmitry Chernyshenko (pictured), the organizing chief of the Sochi Games, begged the International Olympic Commitee to do something about all the … [Read more...] about Head of Sochi Olympics Begs IOC to Quell International Outrage Over Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Russian Gay Activist Says He Felt ‘Let Down’ by Meeting with Obama: VIDEO
Euronews reports that at least one of the LGBT activists who met with President Obama yesterday in St. Petersburg felt "let down" by his … [Read more...] about Russian Gay Activist Says He Felt ‘Let Down’ by Meeting with Obama: VIDEO
President Obama Meets with Russian LGBT Activists in St. Petersburg
President Obama met with Igor Kochetkov (above, being detained for 'gay propaganda' in April 2012), Director of the Russian LGBT Network and … [Read more...] about President Obama Meets with Russian LGBT Activists in St. Petersburg