Trans sprinter Valentina Petrillo loses at Paralympics, then delivers heartfelt message to her son
“I hope my son is proud of me” the historic athlete cried following her elimination.
September 3, 2024
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Out transgender woman athlete will make history as she competes in Paralympic Games
Italian sprinter Valentina Petrillo describes her selection as “an important symbol of inclusion.”
August 14, 2024
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.
February 5, 2014
Out Paralympian Makes History in Rio as UK's First Gay Flagbearer
By carrying the flag for his British homeland, Lee Pearson becomes the first openly gay flagbearer at any Paralympics or Olympic Games.
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Out Equestrian Earns Paralympic Silver Medal
Great Britain's Lee Pearson is the first out paralympian to medal at the 2012 London Games.
September 2, 2012
Out Paralympian Is Not Planning to Die Right After Rio Games
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September 7, 2016
Senators to IOC: Make Sure LGBTs Protected During Olympics
Twelve senators question the International Olympic Committee on its reaction to Olympics host Russia's antigay law.
November 11, 2013
Putin Slightly Eases Protest Ban During Olympics
Russian officials will allow protests during the Olympics, but only sanctioned demonstrations.
January 4, 2014
How This Lesbian Handcyclist Is Chasing Her Paralympics Dreams
Lesbian cyclist Ryen Reed hasn't been daunted by either physical challenges or homophobia.
August 4, 2021
Joe Biden sends queer lawmakers & LGBTQ+ allies to Paris Olympics
President Joe Biden is showing LGBTQ+ allyship as elite athletes compete from France on the world’s stage.
July 24, 2024
Op-ed: The Host Fallacy
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Olympics: Who Can Force Russia to Change Its Ways?
LGBT athletes will soon compete for their shot at the Olympic squad, but they still aren't sure whether they will be safe in Sochi. Can anything be done?
August 13, 2013
Why Russia's Antigay Ways Didn't End With Communism
Russia may have adopted a few modern trappings, but this in-depth look examines how LGBT lives there have only gotten worse in the last several decades.
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February 7, 2014
Paralympian comes out as gay after medal-winning event
Dimitri Pavade said he is ready to be a leader in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
September 9, 2024
Gay Paralympic Gold Medalist 'Doesn't Care' If He Lands in Prison for Speaking Out Against Russia
Lee Pearson says he's ready to go to jail to make a difference for LGBT Russians.
October 15, 2013
LGBTQ+ Activists Urge Japan to Pass Equality Act Before 2021 Olympics
The Summer Olympics are set to begin July 23 in Tokyo.
February 1, 2021
Ian McKellen Blasts IOC for Acceptance of Russia's Antigay Laws
'The IOC has completely neglected its responsibility to athletes, corporate sponsors, and fans,' McKellen wrote on his Facebook page.
October 1, 2013
Russia Forbids Protests, Rallies Near Olympics Site
The move, said to be an antiterrorism measure, has implications for those planning to protest the nation's antigay law.
August 23, 2013
Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic Future in Question After Marijuana Test
The runner, who thanked her girlfriend after qualifiying for the U.S. team, has been suspended for 30 days for marijuna use.
July 2, 2021
U.S. Olympic Committee Says No to Discrimination
The United States Olympic Committee announced that it has expanded its existing nondiscrimination policy to include protections for sexual orientation.
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