Prior to the Olympics, Sochi was one of the primary gay destinations in Russia thanks to some odd regulations during the Soviet era that demanded … [Read more...] about Sochi Gay Scene Vanishing As Olympics Approach
Sochi Olympics
CNN Goes to a Gay Nightclub in Sochi: VIDEO
CNN speaks to gay locals in Sochi about the upcoming Olympics and what life is like in the Russian resort town and visits Cabaret Mayak, a gay … [Read more...] about CNN Goes to a Gay Nightclub in Sochi: VIDEO
Figure Skater Brian Boitano Comes Out as Gay After Appointment to Sochi Delegation
Olympic champion figure skater Brian Boitano came out publicly today in a statement released by his publicist: I am currently skating in Europe but … [Read more...] about Figure Skater Brian Boitano Comes Out as Gay After Appointment to Sochi Delegation
Rachel Maddow: Obama’s Gay Delegation to the Olympics Gives Appearance of a ‘Snub’: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow covers yesterday's news that Obama would be sending a delegation to the Sochi Olympics that includes two openly gay athletes, and … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow: Obama’s Gay Delegation to the Olympics Gives Appearance of a ‘Snub’: VIDEO
Obama Sends Gay Athletes in Presidential Delegation to Sochi Olympics
President Obama will not attend the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, but he is sending some openly gay athletes in what's being seen as a message to … [Read more...] about Obama Sends Gay Athletes in Presidential Delegation to Sochi Olympics
Thomas Roberts on World Leaders Attending or Not Attending the Sochi Olympics: VIDEO
Thomas Roberts spoke with Human Rights First official Shawn Gaylord about recent news that no French officials (including the president) will attend … [Read more...] about Thomas Roberts on World Leaders Attending or Not Attending the Sochi Olympics: VIDEO
Gay Australian Olympian Pledges to Wear ‘Principle Six’ Protest Merchandise at Sochi Games
Belle Brockhoff, the Australian snowboarding Olympian who came out back in August as a show of solidarity with gay and lesbian athletes, is now … [Read more...] about Gay Australian Olympian Pledges to Wear ‘Principle Six’ Protest Merchandise at Sochi Games
French President Joins Boycott of Sochi Olympics
First it was Germany's President Joachim Gauck, then EU Commissioner Viviane Reding; now France's President François … [Read more...] about French President Joins Boycott of Sochi Olympics
Human Rights Org Urges Obama to Include LGBT Americans In Official Olympics Delegation
A U.S. human rights organization is pressuring President Obama to appoint LGBT community leaders to the official Olympics delegation for the upcoming … [Read more...] about Human Rights Org Urges Obama to Include LGBT Americans In Official Olympics Delegation
Vancouver’s Gay Deputy Mayor Tim Stevenson To Visit Sochi Olympics Via Private Fundraiser: VIDEO
Tim Stevenson, the deputy mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia will be making a visit to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, where he will … [Read more...] about Vancouver’s Gay Deputy Mayor Tim Stevenson To Visit Sochi Olympics Via Private Fundraiser: VIDEO