Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird spoke out today, blasting Russia's vicious anti-gay law and the announcement from that nation's … [Read more...] about Canadian Foreign Minister Voices Concern About Russia’s ‘Hateful’ Anti-Gay Law, Sochi Games
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Russian Sports Minister: Sochi Athletes Will Be Subject To Anti-Gay Laws
Despite recent assurances from the IOC that LGBT athletes competing at the 2014 Sochi Olympics would not be subject to Russia's anti-gay laws, … [Read more...] about Russian Sports Minister: Sochi Athletes Will Be Subject To Anti-Gay Laws
U.S. Olympic Committee Addresses Safety Of American Athletes In Sochi
With recent controversy erupting over various anti-gay hostilities taking place in Russia, many have expressed their concerns for the safety and … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympic Committee Addresses Safety Of American Athletes In Sochi
Russian Legislator Urges Putin To Enforce Gay Ban During The Olympics
At a legislative meeting in St. Petersburg, co-author of Russia's bill banning homosexuality Vitaly Valentinovich Milonov urged President … [Read more...] about Russian Legislator Urges Putin To Enforce Gay Ban During The Olympics
Russian LGBT Group Urges ‘Do Not Boycott The Olympics – Boycott Homophobia!’
In a press release posted to Facebook today, The Russian LGBT Network responded to recent calls for the boycott of the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games in … [Read more...] about Russian LGBT Group Urges ‘Do Not Boycott The Olympics – Boycott Homophobia!’
LGBT Advocacy Groups To Picket Russian Consulate Tomorrow
Two New York based LGBT groups will be protesting the Russian consulate tomorrow, according to a joint press release. One group, RUSA LGBT, is an … [Read more...] about LGBT Advocacy Groups To Picket Russian Consulate Tomorrow
Russian Hate, An American Boycott, And The Sochi Olympic Games
By ARI EZRA WALDMANI attended a professional/social networking event recently where, after listening to one gentleman tell his friend about the … [Read more...] about Russian Hate, An American Boycott, And The Sochi Olympic Games
Russian LGBT Activists: Boycott of All Things Russian, Olympics
Queer Nation today issued a press release which claims gay and lesbian activists in Russia support the recent dumping of Russian vodka. According to a … [Read more...] about Russian LGBT Activists: Boycott of All Things Russian, Olympics
IOC: Olympic Athletes, Press, And Guests Are Exempt From Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Russia's anti-gay propaganda law, which has already been used to detain four Dutch citizens visiting the country, has proved problematic for the … [Read more...] about IOC: Olympic Athletes, Press, And Guests Are Exempt From Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Plans On Wearing Rainbow Pin To Olympic Games In Sochi
Openly gay New Zealand speed skater Blake Skjellerup has already made his feelings known on Russia and the anti-gay laws it recently passed. According … [Read more...] about Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Plans On Wearing Rainbow Pin To Olympic Games In Sochi