Tag: Olympics
U.N. urges Olympic social inclusion amid Russian gay rights storm
The U.N. General Assembly called on Wednesday for an international truce during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia and urged Moscow “to promote social inclusion without discrimination” amid outrage over the country’s ban on gay “propaganda” among minors.
Out gay speed skater Blake Skjellerup Olympic dream needs your support
Speed skater Blake Skjellerup aims to be the first out gay male to ever compete in the Winter Olympics, and to do it in Russia. Your support can get him there!
Cher: turning down Olympic gig was a “no-brainer”
Singer Cher said it was a “no-brainer” to turn down a chance to perform at next year’s Winter Olympics in Russia because of the country’s laws prohibiting gay propaganda.
Putin promises no anti-gay discrimination at Russia Olympics
President Vladimir Putin is attempting to allay fears about Russia’s new anti-gay law, saying there will be no discrimination during the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
Olympic speed skater Anastasia Bucsis ‘so proud to be gay’
Canadian Olympic hopeful Anastasia Bucsis describes herself as “vanilla” and “boring.”
Australian Olympic hopeful speaks out against Russia’s anti-gay legislation
A gay Australian snowboarder hoping to attend next year’s Winter Olympics in Russia is speaking out against the country’s anti-gay laws.