Over 2,000 protesters took to the streets of Amsterdam on Sunday to show their support for gay rights and to rebuke Russia’s anti-gay laws and Russian … [Read more...] about Thousands Protest Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws In Amsterdam: VIDEO
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Russian Hockey Star Ilya Kovalchuk: ‘I Agree’ with the Anti-Gay Law
This morning I posted a couple of reactions from Team Canada's Sidney Crosby and Shea Webber to questions at about Russia's anti-gay law at a … [Read more...] about Russian Hockey Star Ilya Kovalchuk: ‘I Agree’ with the Anti-Gay Law
Russian Teen Fights Homophobia on Twitter
With the Russian government passing its new laws on gay "propaganda", it has effectively created one of the most hostile climates on the … [Read more...] about Russian Teen Fights Homophobia on Twitter
Australian Snowboarder Belle Brockhoff Comes Out as Gay to Make Statement About Sochi
20-year-old Australian snowboarding Olympic hopeful Belle Brockhoff came out of the closet late last week to take a stand for gay and lesbian … [Read more...] about Australian Snowboarder Belle Brockhoff Comes Out as Gay to Make Statement About Sochi
IOC Presidential Candidate Believes Russia: ‘Sochi Will Be a Wonderful Games’
Last week, Towleroad reported that Human Rights Watch and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) sent a letter to the IOC demanding that … [Read more...] about IOC Presidential Candidate Believes Russia: ‘Sochi Will Be a Wonderful Games’
Russian Leader Says Gays ‘Sabotaging’ Blood System, Proposes Gay-to-Straight Conversion Program
State Duma Deputy Mikhail Degtyaryov, a Moscow mayoral candidate for the LDPR party, is calling for a ban on blood donations by gay men, The Moscow … [Read more...] about Russian Leader Says Gays ‘Sabotaging’ Blood System, Proposes Gay-to-Straight Conversion Program
NHL Star Sidney Crosby: ‘I Don’t Agree’ with Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws – VIDEO
The NHL's top player Sidney Crosby was asked about his views on Russia's anti-gay laws at a press conference for Team Canada on … [Read more...] about NHL Star Sidney Crosby: ‘I Don’t Agree’ with Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws – VIDEO
US Skater Jeremy Abbott Compares Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws to Interior Decorating, Won’t Criticize
Like many athletes who may be headed to the Sochi 2014 Winter Games, US figure skater Jeremy Abbott is measuring his words, and says he doesn't … [Read more...] about US Skater Jeremy Abbott Compares Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws to Interior Decorating, Won’t Criticize
Queer Nation To Protest Coca-Cola’s Support Of Sochi Olympics In Times Square
After being asked their stances on Russia, it's anti-gay laws, and how they might affect the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi by Buzzfeed, … [Read more...] about Queer Nation To Protest Coca-Cola’s Support Of Sochi Olympics In Times Square
Ben & Jerry’s Speaks Out Against Anti-Gay Russian Law On Facebook
With many Olympics corporate sponsors choosing to stay silent on the issue of Russia's draconian anti-gay "propaganda" law, it's … [Read more...] about Ben & Jerry’s Speaks Out Against Anti-Gay Russian Law On Facebook