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Cher Turned Down Invitation to Perform at Sochi Olympics

Andy Towle September 13, 2013

In a wide-ranging interview with Macleans, Cher reveals that she got an invitation to perform in Russia at the Sochi Games and turned it down: I … [Read more...] about Cher Turned Down Invitation to Perform at Sochi Olympics

Topics: News More Posts About: Cher, Cher, News, olympics, Olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics, Sochi Olympics

NBA Commissioner David Stern Denounces IOC’s Silence on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws

Andy Towle September 13, 2013

NBA Commissioner David Stern said a lot on Wednesday even though he said he wasn't going to get into a discussion about the Sochi Games and … [Read more...] about NBA Commissioner David Stern Denounces IOC’s Silence on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws

Topics: News, Sports More Posts About: David Stern, News, Olympics, olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics, Sochi Olympics, Thomas Bach, Thomas Bach

Olympic Snowboarder and Sochi Hopeful Seth Wescott Slams Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws

Andy Towle September 12, 2013

U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning snowboarder Seth Wescott, who hopes to qualify for the Sochi Games, blasted the Olympic Committee for its handling of … [Read more...] about Olympic Snowboarder and Sochi Hopeful Seth Wescott Slams Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws

Topics: News More Posts About: News, olympics, Olympics, Russia, Russia, Seth Wescott, Snowboarding, Snowboarding, Sochi Olympics, Sochi Olympics

Keith Olbermann Exposes Johnny Weir’s Disappointing Position on Gays and the Sochi Games: VIDEO

Andy Towle September 10, 2013

Following his blistering condemnation of Russia's anti-gay laws, the position of Sochi Games officials, and the IOC, Keith Olbermann welcomed … [Read more...] about Keith Olbermann Exposes Johnny Weir’s Disappointing Position on Gays and the Sochi Games: VIDEO

Topics: News More Posts About: Johnny Weir, Johnny Weir, Keith Olbermann, Keith Olbermann, News, Olympics, olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics, Sochi Olympics

Keith Olbermann’s 9-Minute Blistering Rant Against Sochi Games, IOC, Anti-Gay Russia: VIDEO

Andy Towle September 10, 2013

Keith Olbermann opened his ESPN show with a 9-minute explanation of Russia's anti-gay laws and denunciation of the statements by Sochi Games … [Read more...] about Keith Olbermann’s 9-Minute Blistering Rant Against Sochi Games, IOC, Anti-Gay Russia: VIDEO

Topics: News More Posts About: Dmitry Chernyshenko, Dmitry Chernyshenko, Keith Olbermann, Keith Olbermann, News, olympics, Olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics, Sochi Olympics

Head of Sochi Olympics Begs IOC to Quell International Outrage Over Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws

Andy Towle September 8, 2013

Dmitry Chernyshenko (pictured), the organizing chief of the Sochi Games, begged the International Olympic Commitee to do something about all the … [Read more...] about Head of Sochi Olympics Begs IOC to Quell International Outrage Over Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws

Topics: News More Posts About: Dmitry Chernyshenko, Dmitry Chernyshenko, News, Olympics, olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics, Sochi Olympics

President Jacques Rogge Says Olympic Committee Has No Power Over Russia and its Anti-Gay Laws

Andy Towle September 6, 2013

International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said yesterday that the organization has no power of Russia when it comes to the anti-gay … [Read more...] about President Jacques Rogge Says Olympic Committee Has No Power Over Russia and its Anti-Gay Laws

Topics: News, World More Posts About: Jacques Rogge, News, Olympics, olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics, Sochi Olympics

Canadian Olympic Speed Skater: ‘Proud to Be Gay’

Andy Towle September 5, 2013

Canadian Olympic speed skater Anastasia Bucsis has come out publicly in response to Russia's anti-gay laws and the controversy surrounding the … [Read more...] about Canadian Olympic Speed Skater: ‘Proud to Be Gay’

Topics: News More Posts About: Anastasia Bucsis, I'm Gay, I'm Gay, News, olympics, Olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics, Sochi Olympics

Facebook Group Calls For Global ‘International Day Of Solidarity’

Christian Walters September 5, 2013

The Facebook group "Boycott 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Russia" issued a press release yesterday calling for an "International Day of … [Read more...] about Facebook Group Calls For Global ‘International Day Of Solidarity’

Topics: LGBT Rights, World More Posts About: Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics, Sochi Olympics

LGBT Sports Group Pushes IOC to Consider Human Rights in Selection of 2020 Olympics Host

Jacob Combs September 4, 2013

Pride House International--a coalition group of LGBT sports and human rights organizations--has plenty to say about the 2014 Winter … [Read more...] about LGBT Sports Group Pushes IOC to Consider Human Rights in Selection of 2020 Olympics Host

Topics: LGBT Rights, Sports More Posts About: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Gay Rights, gay rights, LGBT Rights, olympics, Olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics, Sochi Olympics

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