Michelangelo Signorile reports that Olympic sponsors and the IOC could have stopped Russia's anti-gay law - and didn't:Human Rights Watch … [Read more...] about Olympic Sponsors and the IOC Could Have Stopped Russia’s Anti-Gay Law and Didn’t: AUDIO
Sochi Olympics
NBC Assures Gay Employees of Their Safety in Sochi as Network Shuns Coverage of Anti-Gay Laws
NBC is trying to reassure its gay employees about Olympic coverage and their safety, the AP reports: The network said in a memo that it finds … [Read more...] about NBC Assures Gay Employees of Their Safety in Sochi as Network Shuns Coverage of Anti-Gay Laws
Gay Rights Charities on the Hunt for Designer to Create Olympic Anti-Homophobia Outfit
Two gay rights charities have announced plans to unveil an anti-homophobia outfit for Olympians to wear in Sochi next year as a sign of solidarity … [Read more...] about Gay Rights Charities on the Hunt for Designer to Create Olympic Anti-Homophobia Outfit
Obama Addresses Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws, Olympic Boycott: VIDEO
President Obama addressed outrage over Russia's anti-gay laws at today's White House press conference and said he disagreed with calls to … [Read more...] about Obama Addresses Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws, Olympic Boycott: VIDEO
Russian Government Intimidating Journalists And Activists Before The Olympics
News sites everywhere have been documenting the issues in Russia surrounding the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, including abuse of migrant workers, the … [Read more...] about Russian Government Intimidating Journalists And Activists Before The Olympics
W.H. Press Secretary Grilled on U.S. Position on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws, Olympic Boycott: VIDEO
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney was grilled today on Russia and its anti-gay laws by ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl. Karl asked him whether … [Read more...] about W.H. Press Secretary Grilled on U.S. Position on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws, Olympic Boycott: VIDEO
Olympic Committee Asks Russia to Properly Translate its Policies on Gays at the Olympics
Olympic president Jacques Rogge says it has received written assurances from Russia about how the anti-gay laws will be applied during the Sochi Games … [Read more...] about Olympic Committee Asks Russia to Properly Translate its Policies on Gays at the Olympics
Gay Rights Activists Confront Russia’s UN Ambassador at His NYC Residence
Gay rights activists confronted Russia's UN ambassador Vitaly Churkin when he arrived at his NYC residence yesterday, attempting to hand him the … [Read more...] about Gay Rights Activists Confront Russia’s UN Ambassador at His NYC Residence
Russian Sports Minister Tells Reporters to ‘Calm Down’ About the Olympics and Anti-Gay Law
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, who earlier this month warned that athletes would be subject to anti-gay laws, told reporters on Thursday at a … [Read more...] about Russian Sports Minister Tells Reporters to ‘Calm Down’ About the Olympics and Anti-Gay Law
IOC Receives 320,000 Signatures Demanding Action on Russia Anti-Gay Laws: VIDEO
AllOut Executive Director Andre Banks appeared on CNN yesterday after the group delivered more than 320,000 petitions to the International Olympic … [Read more...] about IOC Receives 320,000 Signatures Demanding Action on Russia Anti-Gay Laws: VIDEO