NBC released a statement late yesterday expressing support for their correspondent Johnny Weir's apology after Weir lashed out at Queer Nation … [Read more...] about NBC Expresses Support for Johnny Weir’s Apology to Gay Activists
Sochi Olympics
Johnny Weir Tries to Explain His Outburst at LGBT Activists Opposing His Stance on Russia
Earlier today we reported on Queer Nation's protest of gay figure skater Johnny Weir at an event he was hosting last night at Barnard College in … [Read more...] about Johnny Weir Tries to Explain His Outburst at LGBT Activists Opposing His Stance on Russia
Johnny Weir Faces Off with LGBT Activists at Barnard Appearance, Calls Them ‘Idiots’
Earlier I posted about Queer Nation protests of Johnny Weir at a talk at Barnard College last night. Weir appeared at the talk with his husband, … [Read more...] about Johnny Weir Faces Off with LGBT Activists at Barnard Appearance, Calls Them ‘Idiots’
Athlete Ally’s Hudson Taylor and AllOut’s Andre Banks Talk ‘Principle 6’ with Thomas Roberts: VIDEO
Yesterday we reported on the collaboration between Athlete Ally, AllOut, and American Apparel on a new 'Principle 6' line of protest … [Read more...] about Athlete Ally’s Hudson Taylor and AllOut’s Andre Banks Talk ‘Principle 6’ with Thomas Roberts: VIDEO
Queer Nation Protests Gay Figure Skater Johnny Weir Over NBC Gig at Sochi Games: PHOTO
The activist group Queer Nation protested an appearance by gay figure skater Johnny Weir at Barnard College in NYC last night over his gig as an NBC … [Read more...] about Queer Nation Protests Gay Figure Skater Johnny Weir Over NBC Gig at Sochi Games: PHOTO
American Apparel’s New ‘Principle 6’ Protest Merchandise Targets Sochi Games, Russia’s Anti-gay Laws
LGBT organizations All Out and Athlete Ally have partnered with American Apparel in the creation of Principle 6, a new line of merchandise that aims … [Read more...] about American Apparel’s New ‘Principle 6’ Protest Merchandise Targets Sochi Games, Russia’s Anti-gay Laws
IOC President Thomas Bach Asked To Investigate Russia’s Anti-Gay Law
Reuters reports that Russian gay rights activists met with newly-elected IOC President Thomas Bach during his two day trip to Paris, calling on the … [Read more...] about IOC President Thomas Bach Asked To Investigate Russia’s Anti-Gay Law
Vladimir Putin Warns Against Creating ‘a Torrent of Hatred’ Towards Gays
No doubt trying to draw attention away from what is becoming an increasingly dangerous, hostile and virulently anti-gay culture in Russia, Vladimir … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin Warns Against Creating ‘a Torrent of Hatred’ Towards Gays
Would Johnny Weir Ever Boycott the Olympics? — VIDEO
Johnny Weir appeared on Bethenny and found himself answering some personal questions backstage in the "Would You Ever" segment. … [Read more...] about Would Johnny Weir Ever Boycott the Olympics? — VIDEO
Speed-Skater Blake Skjellerup On Sochi Olympics: ‘I Will Be Myself In Russia’
Though he is still waiting to find out if his trial times will qualify him for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Blake Skjellerup already has big … [Read more...] about Speed-Skater Blake Skjellerup On Sochi Olympics: ‘I Will Be Myself In Russia’