‘We Are All Athletes’ video: showcasing diversity and inclusiveness (VIDEO)

In honor of  Team USA’s participation in the 2014 Winter Olympics (February 7-23) and Paralympics (March 7-16) in Sochi, Russia, the U.S. Department of State has produced a one-minute video highlighting the diversity of the U.S. athletes competing in the Games as well as everyday Americans.  The video focuses on the theme We Are All…

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Dutch band may play ‘Y.M.C.A.’ at Sochi Olympics

Rumors have surfaced that popular Dutch band, Kleintje Pils, may include the popular gay anthem, “Y.M.C.A.” as part of its musical repertoire this year at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, according to a report on TalkingPointsMemo.com. The Dutch brass band that always performs at Olympic speed skating ovals is considering playing the iconic song as…

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Russia confirms anti-gay law will be enforced during Olympics

MOSCOW– Russia’s Interior Ministry confirmed today that the country’s controversial anti-gay law will be enforced during the Sochi 2014 Olympics. Ria Novosti reports that confusion has reigned over how the country intends to act during the February 7-23 Winter Games after President Vladimir Putin signed legislation in June that bans the promotion of homosexuality to…

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