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Out Norwegian Pol Heads To Sochi With Husband
Norway's openly gay health minister said it's only natural that he bring his husband to the Paralympic games with him in Sochi, Russia.
State Dept. Warns LGBT Olympic Spectators
In advance of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, next month, the U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for American citizens.
WATCH: Out Sochi Olympics Delegate Caitlin Cahow Talks to Matt Lauer About Going to Russia
WATCH: What Would it Be Like If a Lesbian Were to Win Olympic Gold at Sochi?
Putin Promises Gay Olympians Will Be 'Comfortable' in Sochi
Russian president Vladimir Putin told national sports officials today that his administration will 'do everything' to make sure LGBT athletes and spectators are 'comfortable' at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Op-ed: Global LGBT Rights a Patchwork of Equality and Persecution
This year saw some steps forward on global LGBT human rights, but many victories came in the form of harm reduction rather than 'clean' wins.
Opening Ceremony Was a Snark Fest on Twitter
Gaysayer Twitter comedians went for the gold in snark during the Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Putin to Gays: Leave Kids Alone and You'll Be Safe
The Russian president contends LGBT people will be welcome in Sochi for the Winter Olympics, as long as they don't try to speak to children.
New York Officials Demand Olympic Sponsors Take Action
New York's comptroller sent a letter demanding major Olympic sponsors take action against Russia's LGBT oppression.
IOC President Won't Meet With LGBT Activists in Russia
But Thomas Bach did propose an alternate meeting with Russian activists at the IOC's headquarters in Switzerland.
WATCH: Rachel Maddow on NOM's Meddling in Russia
The out MSNBC anchor contends that 'a virulently antigay Russia' was 'made in America.'
The Moment Johnny Weir Cried in Sochi
Olympian and gay ice skater Johnny Weir on his love for Russia, that one time he called LGBT activists 'idiots' (and then apologized), and the importance of a great pair of leggings.
If You Ask These Queens, Sochi's Gay Scene Is No Drag
While in Russia, we explored the short history of Sochi's drag culture and the queens who started it.
Two More Olympic Sponsors Condemn Russian Law
Chobani and DeVry University are the two newest sponsors of the U.S. Olympic Committee sponsors to condemn Russia's antigay law.
Sochi Mayor: We Don't Have Gays in Our Town
Sochi mayor Anatoly Pakhomov says there are no gay people in his Russian town -- at least none that he knows of.
Russia Accuses EU of 'Aggressive Propaganda' of Gay Love
The report, from Russia's Foreign Ministry, also calls out 'xenophobia, racism, violent nationalism, and neo-Nazism' in Europe.
WATCH: Janet Napolitano 'Evolves' on Marriage Equality
The former Department of Homeland Security secretary and current Olympic delegate discussed security and LGBT rights ahead of the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, next month.
Russia Is Spying on LGBT Activists Who Meet With HRC
A so-called expose that aired on Russian television this week reveals that government officials recorded private conversations between LGBT activists and international human rights organizations in October.