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December 18th, 2013
07:46 PM ET

White House skipping Sochi Olympics

President Obama is skipping the upcoming Winter Olympics in Russia. CNN's Elise Labott reports.


Filed under: Elise Labott • gay rights • Olympics • President Obama • Russia
August 19th, 2013
11:17 AM ET

U.S. athlete blasts Russia's anti-gay law

American track athlete Nick Symmonds speaks out against Russia's anti-gay law after he saw video of anti-gay violence in Russia on CNN.


Filed under: gay rights • Olympics • Russia
May 24th, 2013
03:43 PM ET

Boy Scouts will allow gay youth to join

The Boy Scouts of America will allow openly-gay youths into their organization beginning January 1st.

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Filed under: Boy Scouts • gay rights