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Vladimir Putin Denies Russia Has Anti-Gay Laws, Says Rainbow Flags Won’t Be Punished in Sochi

Andy Towle September 4, 2013

As part of a wide-ranging interview with the AP which also covered Syria and Edward Snowden, Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected the idea that … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin Denies Russia Has Anti-Gay Laws, Says Rainbow Flags Won’t Be Punished in Sochi

Topics: LGBT Rights, Music, News More Posts About: News, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics, Sochi Olympics, Vladimir Putin, Vladimir Putin

Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Attend Winter Olympics In Sochi: VIDEO

RJ Aguiar August 29, 2013

Previously, out speed skater Blake Skjellerup announced that he would wear a rainbow pin to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, despite being … [Read more...] about Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Attend Winter Olympics In Sochi: VIDEO

Topics: Sports, towleroad, Travel, World More Posts About: Blake Skjellerup, Gay Stories, olympics, Sochi Olympics

Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Attend Winter Olympics In Sochi: VIDEO

RJ Aguiar August 29, 2013

Previously, out speed skater Blake Skjellerup announced that he would wear a rainbow pin to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, despite being … [Read more...] about Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Attend Winter Olympics In Sochi: VIDEO

Topics: Sports, towleroad, Travel, World More Posts About: Blake Skjellerup, Gay Stories, olympics, Sochi Olympics

Coca-Cola Defends Sponsorship of 2014 Sochi Winter Games, Touts LGBT Support

RJ Aguiar August 28, 2013

As one of the biggest corporate sponsors of the International Olympic Committee and the extremely controversial Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola Defends Sponsorship of 2014 Sochi Winter Games, Touts LGBT Support

Topics: Business, LGBT Rights, News, World More Posts About: Boycotts, LGBT Rights, News, olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics

NHL’s Alex Ovechkin Ready to Play for Team Russia, Won’t Talk Anti-Gay Laws or Olympic Boycott

Kyler Geoffroy August 28, 2013

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who played for Team Russia at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, joined the Russian Hockey Federation … [Read more...] about NHL’s Alex Ovechkin Ready to Play for Team Russia, Won’t Talk Anti-Gay Laws or Olympic Boycott

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

New German Video Encourages You To ‘Open Your Mouth’ About Russian Homophobia: VIDEO

Joseph Ehrman-Dupre August 28, 2013

As athletes and politicians around the world begin to weigh in on Russia's anti-gay propaganda laws in preparation for the 2014 Winter Olympics, … [Read more...] about New German Video Encourages You To ‘Open Your Mouth’ About Russian Homophobia: VIDEO

Topics: News, World More Posts About: gay rights, Germany, News, olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics, video

Russian Hockey Star Ilya Kovalchuk: ‘I Agree’ with the Anti-Gay Law

Andy Towle August 26, 2013

This morning I posted a couple of reactions from Team Canada's Sidney Crosby and Shea Webber to questions at about Russia's anti-gay law at a … [Read more...] about Russian Hockey Star Ilya Kovalchuk: ‘I Agree’ with the Anti-Gay Law

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

Australian Snowboarder Belle Brockhoff Comes Out as Gay to Make Statement About Sochi

Andy Towle August 26, 2013

20-year-old Australian snowboarding Olympic hopeful Belle Brockhoff came out of the closet late last week to take a stand for gay and lesbian … [Read more...] about Australian Snowboarder Belle Brockhoff Comes Out as Gay to Make Statement About Sochi

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: Belle Brockhoff, I'm Gay, olympics, Russia, Russia, Snowboarding, Sochi Olympics

IOC Presidential Candidate Believes Russia: ‘Sochi Will Be a Wonderful Games’

Andy Towle August 26, 2013

Last week, Towleroad reported that Human Rights Watch and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) sent a letter to the IOC demanding that … [Read more...] about IOC Presidential Candidate Believes Russia: ‘Sochi Will Be a Wonderful Games’

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

NHL Star Sidney Crosby: ‘I Don’t Agree’ with Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws – VIDEO

Andy Towle August 26, 2013

The NHL's top player Sidney Crosby was asked about his views on Russia's anti-gay laws at a press conference for Team Canada on … [Read more...] about NHL Star Sidney Crosby: ‘I Don’t Agree’ with Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws – VIDEO

Topics: News More Posts About: hockey, News, NHL, olympics, Russia, Russia, Sidney Crosby, Sochi Olympics, You Can Play Project

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