In short, please don't: To have a boycott would not only negate the career of some athletes who have only one chance at competing at the Games, … [Read more...] about Olympic Skater Johnny Weir On Boycotting The Russian Olympics
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Police In Sochi Brutalize And Sodomize Olympic Construction Worker
As a result of recent anti-gay legislation and increases in anti-gay attacks, Russia has found itself at the center of extensive controversy as … [Read more...] about Police In Sochi Brutalize And Sodomize Olympic Construction Worker
NBC Olympics Coverage Facing Controversy Over Russian Anti-Gay Laws
Russia's newly-adopted anti-gay laws are already the subject of worldwide controversy. The laws have already been used to justify police brutality … [Read more...] about NBC Olympics Coverage Facing Controversy Over Russian Anti-Gay Laws
Meet The Four Dutch Citizens Arrested Under Russia’s New Anti-Gay Law
News spread quickly shortly after four Dutch citizens were the first foreign citizens to be arrested under Russia's anti-gay … [Read more...] about Meet The Four Dutch Citizens Arrested Under Russia’s New Anti-Gay Law
Int’l Olympic Committee: We’ll ‘Work to Ensure’ Gay Athletes Can Freely Compete in Sochi, Russia
The International Olympic Committee released a statement to the Windy City Times over concern about Russia's draconian law banning "gay … [Read more...] about Int’l Olympic Committee: We’ll ‘Work to Ensure’ Gay Athletes Can Freely Compete in Sochi, Russia
White House Talks ENDA, Olympic Boycott Over Russia’s Gay ‘Propaganda’ Ban: VIDEO
In a conversation with the Washington Blade's Chris Johnson on Friday, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney reiterated Obama's … [Read more...] about White House Talks ENDA, Olympic Boycott Over Russia’s Gay ‘Propaganda’ Ban: VIDEO
Out Olympic Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Speaks Out Against Russia’s Anti-Gay Law: VIDEO
With Russia's new gay "propaganda" ban signed into law last month, LBGT Olympians from around the world are already anticipating the … [Read more...] about Out Olympic Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Speaks Out Against Russia’s Anti-Gay Law: VIDEO
Russian LGBT Group Calls for Boycott of Sochi Olympics; Says Gay People Not Safe There
A Russian LGBT group is calling for a boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, RIA Novosti reports: The group is calling for a boycott of the … [Read more...] about Russian LGBT Group Calls for Boycott of Sochi Olympics; Says Gay People Not Safe There