Gay 10-time British paralympic equestrian gold medalist Lee Pearson says he feels the need to go to Sochi and speak out against Russia's anti-gay … [Read more...] about 10-Time Gay Paralympic Gold Medalist: ‘I Don’t Care if I Go to Prison’ for Speaking Out Against Russia
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USOC Amends Non-Discrimination Policy To Include Sexual Orientation
In a show of its disapproval for Russia's anti-gay laws, the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) decided yesterday to add sexual orientation to its … [Read more...] about USOC Amends Non-Discrimination Policy To Include Sexual Orientation
New Campaign To Uphold Olympic Charter Principle 6 Gains Support Of Olympic Athletes
Earlier this week we reported on the IOC's feeble response to growing concern across the globe that it is not willing to uphold its own charter in … [Read more...] about New Campaign To Uphold Olympic Charter Principle 6 Gains Support Of Olympic Athletes
IOC Can’t Say The Word ‘Gay’ – READ
Responding to over 78,000 members from LGBT rights advocacy group All Out who called for a clarification as to whether the Olympic Charter … [Read more...] about IOC Can’t Say The Word ‘Gay’ – READ
Winds of Homophobia Snuff Olympic Flame as it Reaches the Kremlin in Russia: VIDEO
Or something like that.The Olympic flame made it to Moscow but in a moment of metaphorical madness, it went out just as it reached the Kremlin. The … [Read more...] about Winds of Homophobia Snuff Olympic Flame as it Reaches the Kremlin in Russia: VIDEO
Are Germany’s Sochi Olympics Uniforms Pro-Gay Propaganda, or Just Ugly?
The German publication Spiegel reports that Germany's extremely colorful Olympic uniforms for the Sochi 2014 Winter Games are being called out by … [Read more...] about Are Germany’s Sochi Olympics Uniforms Pro-Gay Propaganda, or Just Ugly?
Washington Capitals Instructs NPR Not to Ask Alex Ovechkin About Gay Rights in Russia
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who played for Team Russia at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and is likely to play in Sochi, spoke … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Instructs NPR Not to Ask Alex Ovechkin About Gay Rights in Russia
Despite Institutionalized Homophobia, Sochi Gay Scene Stands Strong
With all of the horrible things coming out of Russia thanks to President Putin's anti-gay witch hunt, it's nice to hear about a place within … [Read more...] about Despite Institutionalized Homophobia, Sochi Gay Scene Stands Strong
Five U.S. Figure Skaters Grilled on Gays and Russia at Olympic Media Summit
Several U.S. Olympic hopeful figure skaters were asked about Russia's anti-gay laws today at the U.S. Olympic Committee media summit in Park City, … [Read more...] about Five U.S. Figure Skaters Grilled on Gays and Russia at Olympic Media Summit
Four-Time Olympian Skier Bode Miller Slams Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws and IOC Gag Rules
Four-time Olympian Bode Miller spoke out against Russia's anti-gay laws and rules that prevent athletes from speaking out against them on Monday … [Read more...] about Four-Time Olympian Skier Bode Miller Slams Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws and IOC Gag Rules