Ian McKellen says he's pissed at the IOC in a statement on his Facebook page: As a gay participant in the opening ceremony of the London … [Read more...] about Ian McKellen Blasts Olympic Committee for Complete Neglect of Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Sochi Olympics
At Flame Ceremony, IOC President Says He Has ‘Assurances’ from Russia on Gays: VIDEO
The Olympic flame for the Sochi 2014 Games was lit in Greece yesterday and IOC President Thomas Bach repeated the organization's assertion that it … [Read more...] about At Flame Ceremony, IOC President Says He Has ‘Assurances’ from Russia on Gays: VIDEO
IOC Says it is ‘Fully Satisfied’ Russia’s Anti-Gay Law Does Not Violate Olympic Charter
The International Olympic Committee will not challenge Russia's ban on "gay propaganda" because it lacks the authority, it said in a … [Read more...] about IOC Says it is ‘Fully Satisfied’ Russia’s Anti-Gay Law Does Not Violate Olympic Charter
Ian McKellen Would Like to See Athletes Ignore Russia’s Anti-gay Law During Sochi Olympics: VIDEO
At a press event in NYC for his new Broadway plays "No Man's Land" and "Waiting for Godot," Ian McKellen shared his thoughts … [Read more...] about Ian McKellen Would Like to See Athletes Ignore Russia’s Anti-gay Law During Sochi Olympics: VIDEO
Russian Gay Activists Arrested for Protesting at Sochi Headquarters: VIDEO
Several LGBT activists was arrested today after protesting at the headquarters for the 2014 Sochi Games.Among them was Nikolai Alexeyev, who has made … [Read more...] about Russian Gay Activists Arrested for Protesting at Sochi Headquarters: VIDEO
‘Pride House’ Calls on UN to Denounce Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
An international coalition of LGBT sports and human rights activists have demanded that the United Nations take action to support LGBT people … [Read more...] about ‘Pride House’ Calls on UN to Denounce Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Anti-Gay Evangelist Scott Lively Takes Credit for Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws: VIDEO
American anti-gay evangelist Scott Lively, who is on trial for crimes against humanity, and who we've written about many times on this site, sat … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Evangelist Scott Lively Takes Credit for Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws: VIDEO
Gay U.S. Figure Skater Johnny Weir Won’t Skate in Sochi Games
U.S. figure skater Johnny Weir declined to register for the national championships and thus won't qualify for the Sochi Winter Games in Russia, … [Read more...] about Gay U.S. Figure Skater Johnny Weir Won’t Skate in Sochi Games
Russian Journalist Argues That Boycott Should Be Full Throttle Against Putin, Anti-Gay Russia: VIDEO
Journalist and NYT columnist Masha Gessen spoke to a CNN AC360 panel that included Christiane Amanpour, Charles Blow, and Andrew Sullivan late last … [Read more...] about Russian Journalist Argues That Boycott Should Be Full Throttle Against Putin, Anti-Gay Russia: VIDEO
Russia Reluctantly Rewords Olympic Truce to Appease UN on Gays
The NYT reports on wrangling over verbiage in a resolution called the Olympic Truce, adopted every two years. The Russians, of course, made no mention … [Read more...] about Russia Reluctantly Rewords Olympic Truce to Appease UN on Gays