| Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. - Friday, February 12, 2010The 2010 Winter Olympics kick off today, and after sifting through 2,500 women (and dozens of rumors) we have confirmed four openly gay athletes who will be competing in Vancouver. by AfterEllen.com Staff
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| Rugby star out and winning big - Wednesday, February 10, 2010Gareth Thomas, a muscled sportsman in the ultimate macho sport, was admittedly nervous before coming out this past December. He had the normal and natural personal issues to consider of family and close friends. He also had teammates, coaches, opponents, fans and his worldwide appeal as one of the greatest rugby players ever. - Ross Forman, Windy City Times read more ... |
| 'Fearless,’ he changed hockey’s view of homosexuality - Sunday, February 07, 2010The hockey world and Bay State relatives of Brendan Burke - the openly gay son of Toronto Maple Leafs and U.S. Olympic hockey team general manager Brian Burke - are mourning the young trailblazer who was killed in a car crash in an Indiana storm Friday night. Renee Nadeau Algarin - Boston Herald read more ... |
| Gay Olympians To Be Welcomed At 2010 Winter Olympics - Monday, February 01, 2010In December 2008, The New York Times reported that the United Nations declaration seeking to decriminalize homosexuality and condemn homophobic human rights violations won the support of only 66 countries in the General Assembly. Among the notably absent supporters of the nonbinding measure? The United States, along with Russia, China, and the Roman Catholic Church. The Organization of the Islamic Conference went so far as to read an opposing statement, which was supported by 60 nations. (by NAIVASHA DEAN, Causecast Editor) read more ... |
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