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
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NBA Commissioner David Stern Denounces IOC’s Silence on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
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
Olympic Snowboarder and Sochi Hopeful Seth Wescott Slams Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
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
Keith Olbermann Exposes Johnny Weir’s Disappointing Position on Gays and the Sochi Games: VIDEO
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
Keith Olbermann’s 9-Minute Blistering Rant Against Sochi Games, IOC, Anti-Gay Russia: VIDEO
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
Head of Sochi Olympics Begs IOC to Quell International Outrage Over Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
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
President Jacques Rogge Says Olympic Committee Has No Power Over Russia and its Anti-Gay Laws
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
Canadian Olympic Speed Skater: ‘Proud to Be Gay’
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’
Facebook Group Calls For Global ‘International Day Of Solidarity’
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’
LGBT Sports Group Pushes IOC to Consider Human Rights in Selection of 2020 Olympics Host
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