At a Capitol Hill briefing today, Olympic champion diver Greg Louganis again expressed anger at Russia's anti-gay regime, calling on … [Read more...] about Olympic Champion Greg Louganis Calls for Protest of Russia’s Anti-gay Laws
Sochi Olympics
NBC Hit With Protests for Ignoring Gays in Russia in Lead-Up to Sochi Winter Olympics: VIDEO
Queer Nation protested outside NBC's Sports Department holiday party outside a restaurant on East 30th street in NYC yesterday. The banner was … [Read more...] about NBC Hit With Protests for Ignoring Gays in Russia in Lead-Up to Sochi Winter Olympics: VIDEO
Russia to Create ‘Protest Zones’ for Sochi Olympic Games
In addition to the announcement that the IOC will send a letter to athletes and participants at the Sochi Games reminding them to refrain from … [Read more...] about Russia to Create ‘Protest Zones’ for Sochi Olympic Games
EU Commissioner Boycotts Sochi Olympics, Joins German President
And another high-profile political leader joins the boycott of Russia for their heinous witch hunt of homosexuals. European Union commissioner … [Read more...] about EU Commissioner Boycotts Sochi Olympics, Joins German President
IOC to Send Letter to Olympic Athletes Reminding Them to Refrain From Any Protesting In Sochi
In a letter that will be sent to the national Olympic committees that are sending athletes to the Sochi Games, the IOC is reminding all participants … [Read more...] about IOC to Send Letter to Olympic Athletes Reminding Them to Refrain From Any Protesting In Sochi
Gay Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Fails to Qualify for Sochi Olympics, is First Alternate for 500M
Gay speed skater Blake Skjellerup, who had promised to wear a rainbow pin to the Sochi games and "be myself" in Russia, has failed to … [Read more...] about Gay Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Fails to Qualify for Sochi Olympics, is First Alternate for 500M
NBC Hires David Remnick to Handle Olympics Coverage of Russian Anti-Gay Law, Politics
NBC has hired New Yorker editor David Remnick to provide coverage of Russian politics including fallout from the country's anti-gay laws during … [Read more...] about NBC Hires David Remnick to Handle Olympics Coverage of Russian Anti-Gay Law, Politics
German President Boycotts Sochi Olympics Over Russia’s Human Rights Violations
German President Joachim Gauck is the first world leader to boycott the Sochi Winter Olympics, the Guardian reports: According to German weekly Der … [Read more...] about German President Boycotts Sochi Olympics Over Russia’s Human Rights Violations
Lady Gaga Urges Boycott of Sochi Olympics
Amidst congratulations to British diver Tom Daley on his recent coming out, Lady Gaga recently shared her feelings on the Olympics, in particular why … [Read more...] about Lady Gaga Urges Boycott of Sochi Olympics
NY Officials Pressure Sochi Olympic Sponsors Over Anti-Gay Russian Laws
New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller John Liu are pressuring Olympic sponsors AtoS, Coca-Cola, Dow Chemical, General … [Read more...] about NY Officials Pressure Sochi Olympic Sponsors Over Anti-Gay Russian Laws