83 members of Congress, led by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) have sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry asking "what efforts have been … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Demand Action from John Kerry on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws and the Sochi Games
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Putin Airlines Safety Video: WATCH
Welcome aboard flight 225 with non-stop service to Sochi.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...(via david mixner) … [Read more...] about Putin Airlines Safety Video: WATCH
Gay Olympians Blake Skjellerup and Johnny Weir Speak Out on CNN Against Sochi Boycott: VIDEO
Speed skater Blake Skjellerup and figure skater Johnny Weir are in agreement that a boycott of the Sochi 2014 Games over Russia's inhumane … [Read more...] about Gay Olympians Blake Skjellerup and Johnny Weir Speak Out on CNN Against Sochi Boycott: VIDEO
Gay Olympian Matthew Mitcham: Russian Persecution ‘Horrific’
Olympian champion diver Matthew Mitcham has weighed in on the controversy over gay athletes and the Sochi 2014 Games. the Daily Telegraph … [Read more...] about Gay Olympian Matthew Mitcham: Russian Persecution ‘Horrific’
Canadian Olympians to March in Vancouver LGBT Pride Parade in Sochi Solidarity Statement
Canadian alpine skier Mike Janyk and snowboarder Mercedes Nicoll, who were on the Canadian Olympic team in 2006 and 2010 will march in this … [Read more...] about Canadian Olympians to March in Vancouver LGBT Pride Parade in Sochi Solidarity Statement
Travel Icon Arthur Frommer Condemns Russia’s Anti-Gay Law, Tells Tourism Industry to Take Action
84-year-old travel guide icon Arthur Frommer has written a lengthy condemnation of Russia's anti-gay laws, alerting his readers to the oppressive … [Read more...] about Travel Icon Arthur Frommer Condemns Russia’s Anti-Gay Law, Tells Tourism Industry to Take Action
Russian Official: ‘Gay Propaganda’ Ban Will Not Apply to Sochi Olympics Guests and Athletes
Igor Ananskikh, deputy chairman of the State Duma's Physical Culture, Sport and Youth Policy Committee, is contradicting recent claims by Russian … [Read more...] about Russian Official: ‘Gay Propaganda’ Ban Will Not Apply to Sochi Olympics Guests and Athletes
Senate Resolution Will Call on International Olympic Committee to Denounce Russian Anti-Gay Law
Senator Jeff Merkley will introduce a Senate resolution urging the International Olympic Committee to denounce Russia's anti-gay laws and demand … [Read more...] about Senate Resolution Will Call on International Olympic Committee to Denounce Russian Anti-Gay Law
International Olympic Committee Stands By Russian Assurances Gays Won’t Be Prosecuted
The International Olympic Committee says it is "standing by" reassurances from Russia that athletes and visitors to the Sochi 2014 Games … [Read more...] about International Olympic Committee Stands By Russian Assurances Gays Won’t Be Prosecuted
Olympic Champion Greg Louganis: Russia’s Anti-Gay Law ‘Both Heartbreaking and Heinous’
Olympic champion diver Greg Louganis spoke with USA Today about the controversy over gay athletes and the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics as he prepared to … [Read more...] about Olympic Champion Greg Louganis: Russia’s Anti-Gay Law ‘Both Heartbreaking and Heinous’