In a blog post published Wednesday, two-time U.S. Olympic runner and ally Nick Symmonds joined a growing chorus of athlete voices in speaking out … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympic Runner Nick Symmonds Speaks Out Against Russia’s Anti-gay Law
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Obama Addresses Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws, Olympic Boycott: VIDEO
President Obama addressed outrage over Russia's anti-gay laws at today's White House press conference and said he disagreed with calls to … [Read more...] about Obama Addresses Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws, Olympic Boycott: VIDEO
Russian Government Intimidating Journalists And Activists Before The Olympics
News sites everywhere have been documenting the issues in Russia surrounding the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, including abuse of migrant workers, the … [Read more...] about Russian Government Intimidating Journalists And Activists Before The Olympics
W.H. Press Secretary Grilled on U.S. Position on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws, Olympic Boycott: VIDEO
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney was grilled today on Russia and its anti-gay laws by ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl. Karl asked him whether … [Read more...] about W.H. Press Secretary Grilled on U.S. Position on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws, Olympic Boycott: VIDEO
Olympic Committee Asks Russia to Properly Translate its Policies on Gays at the Olympics
Olympic president Jacques Rogge says it has received written assurances from Russia about how the anti-gay laws will be applied during the Sochi Games … [Read more...] about Olympic Committee Asks Russia to Properly Translate its Policies on Gays at the Olympics
Gay Rights Activists Confront Russia’s UN Ambassador at His NYC Residence
Gay rights activists confronted Russia's UN ambassador Vitaly Churkin when he arrived at his NYC residence yesterday, attempting to hand him the … [Read more...] about Gay Rights Activists Confront Russia’s UN Ambassador at His NYC Residence
Russian Sports Minister Tells Reporters to ‘Calm Down’ About the Olympics and Anti-Gay Law
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, who earlier this month warned that athletes would be subject to anti-gay laws, told reporters on Thursday at a … [Read more...] about Russian Sports Minister Tells Reporters to ‘Calm Down’ About the Olympics and Anti-Gay Law
Conservative Women Attack Canadian Foreign Minister for Denouncing Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
REAL Women of Canada, a conservative women's group, is blasting Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird for speaking out and working against … [Read more...] about Conservative Women Attack Canadian Foreign Minister for Denouncing Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
IOC Receives 320,000 Signatures Demanding Action on Russia Anti-Gay Laws: VIDEO
AllOut Executive Director Andre Banks appeared on CNN yesterday after the group delivered more than 320,000 petitions to the International Olympic … [Read more...] about IOC Receives 320,000 Signatures Demanding Action on Russia Anti-Gay Laws: VIDEO
McDonald’s Offers a Taste of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi: VIDEO
I'd expect more Sochi 2014 sponsors to be targeted with items like this, sent in by Towleroad reader Robert-John. If you missed the background on … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Offers a Taste of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi: VIDEO