Previously, the International Olympic Committee has assured LGBT athletes, coaches, and spectators that they will "work to ensure" that the … [Read more...] about IOC Forbids LGBT Rights Advocacy At Sochi Olympics
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This New York Times Story Might Violate Russian Law
As news of persecution against LGBT people in Russia gets more and more chilling each day, Moscow-based New York Times correspondent David … [Read more...] about This New York Times Story Might Violate Russian Law
Protesting Russia: What Works And What Won’t
As the situation in Russia gets ever more dire, suggestions on how to effectively protest Putin's Russia have cropped up all over the internet, … [Read more...] about Protesting Russia: What Works And What Won’t
US Sen. Chuck Schumer Calls Vladimir Putin “Schoolyard Bully”, Wants Rainbow Flag At Olympics
Last week, Democratic U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer publicly ridiculed Russian president Vladimir Putin over his support of the country's recent … [Read more...] about US Sen. Chuck Schumer Calls Vladimir Putin “Schoolyard Bully”, Wants Rainbow Flag At Olympics
Russian Anti-Gay Law Forces Teens To Communicate “In Secret”
To a vast majority of Russians, "Deti-404" is an error message displayed on their computer screens when they attempt to navigate to a web … [Read more...] about Russian Anti-Gay Law Forces Teens To Communicate “In Secret”
Johnny Weir Speaks Out About The Possibility Of Getting Arrested At Sochi: VIDEO
Out gay figure skater Johny Weir recently spoke with CBS News about the Sochi Games and Russia's anti-gay laws, re-iterating his intention to attend … [Read more...] about Johnny Weir Speaks Out About The Possibility Of Getting Arrested At Sochi: VIDEO
Russia Confirms Anti-Gay Laws Will Be Enforced At Sochi As IOC Seeks Special Suspension Of Those Laws For The Olympics
Amidst rampant confusion as to what Russia's official policy towards gay athletes and visitors to the Sochi games would be come February 2014, the … [Read more...] about Russia Confirms Anti-Gay Laws Will Be Enforced At Sochi As IOC Seeks Special Suspension Of Those Laws For The Olympics
The Why Behind Russia’s Homophobia
What's odd about Russia's homophobia is how it stands in stark contrast to the rather liberalized values the country has regarding issues like … [Read more...] about The Why Behind Russia’s Homophobia
Belgians Stage Gay Kiss-In In Front Of Russian Consulate In Antwerp: VIDEO
Over 400 people staged a gay kiss-in in front of the Russian consulate in Antwerp to protest that nation's anti-gay laws, according to LGBTQ … [Read more...] about Belgians Stage Gay Kiss-In In Front Of Russian Consulate In Antwerp: VIDEO
Steve Kornacki And His Media Panel Discuss Sochi Olympic Games, Gay Rights, Possible Boycott: VIDEO
Over the weekend, MSNBC's Steve Kornacki gathered The New Republic's Julia Ioffe, Rashad Robinson from ColorofChange.org, former senior … [Read more...] about Steve Kornacki And His Media Panel Discuss Sochi Olympic Games, Gay Rights, Possible Boycott: VIDEO