Gay rights activist Kirill Kalugin was attacked in St. Petersburg today while staging a one-man protest of Russia's anti-gay law. Reuters reports … [Read more...] about Russian Paratroopers Attack Lone Gay Rights Activist Protesting in St. Petersburg: VIDEO
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Senate Resolution Will Call on International Olympic Committee to Denounce Russian Anti-Gay Law
Senator Jeff Merkley will introduce a Senate resolution urging the International Olympic Committee to denounce Russia's anti-gay laws and demand … [Read more...] about Senate Resolution Will Call on International Olympic Committee to Denounce Russian Anti-Gay Law
International Olympic Committee Stands By Russian Assurances Gays Won’t Be Prosecuted
The International Olympic Committee says it is "standing by" reassurances from Russia that athletes and visitors to the Sochi 2014 Games … [Read more...] about International Olympic Committee Stands By Russian Assurances Gays Won’t Be Prosecuted
Olympic Champion Greg Louganis: Russia’s Anti-Gay Law ‘Both Heartbreaking and Heinous’
Olympic champion diver Greg Louganis spoke with USA Today about the controversy over gay athletes and the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics as he prepared to … [Read more...] about Olympic Champion Greg Louganis: Russia’s Anti-Gay Law ‘Both Heartbreaking and Heinous’
Canadian Foreign Minister Voices Concern About Russia’s ‘Hateful’ Anti-Gay Law, Sochi Games
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird spoke out today, blasting Russia's vicious anti-gay law and the announcement from that nation's … [Read more...] about Canadian Foreign Minister Voices Concern About Russia’s ‘Hateful’ Anti-Gay Law, Sochi Games
Russian Sports Minister: Sochi Athletes Will Be Subject To Anti-Gay Laws
Despite recent assurances from the IOC that LGBT athletes competing at the 2014 Sochi Olympics would not be subject to Russia's anti-gay laws, … [Read more...] about Russian Sports Minister: Sochi Athletes Will Be Subject To Anti-Gay Laws
‘Dear Russia: It’s Not Okay’
The recent spate of human rights abuses against LGBT people in Russia has caused great consternation in the LGBT community, sparking debate as to what … [Read more...] about ‘Dear Russia: It’s Not Okay’
Change.Org Petition Wants Rachel Maddow As Human Rights Correspondent For NBC Olympics Coverage
Controversy surrounding the human rights atrocities is already causing trouble for NBC Universal, who has exclusive broadcasting rights for the … [Read more...] about Change.Org Petition Wants Rachel Maddow As Human Rights Correspondent For NBC Olympics Coverage
BREAKING: Photos Of Russian Consulate Protest Hit The Web
Yesterday, Queer Nation and RUSA LGBT announced that the two organizations would be holding a joint protest of anti-gay violence and legislation … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Photos Of Russian Consulate Protest Hit The Web
LISTEN: Stoli CEO Discusses Vodka Boycott In New Interview
Even now, human rights and LGBT advocates are protesting Russian vodka, the chief target of which appears to be Stolichnaya and its parent company, … [Read more...] about LISTEN: Stoli CEO Discusses Vodka Boycott In New Interview