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Displaying 397 results for: Sochi


Culture

Toronto prof launches book about Sochi Olympics

Toronto prof launches book about Sochi Olympics

Helen Lenskyj partially blames IOC for failing to prevent Russia’s anti-gay laws

By Saira Peesker • February 18, 2014 at 4:59 pm EDT
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Russia: Pussy Riot members released after being held in Sochi

Russia: Pussy Riot members released after being held in Sochi

Band member says Winter Games are ‘political event’

By Natasha Barsotti • February 18, 2014 at 3:42 pm EDT
Toronto Diary

Rihanna backs P6, a fashion brand fighting homophobia in Sochi

Rihanna backs P6, a fashion brand fighting homophobia in Sochi
By Jeremy Feist • February 18, 2014 at 1:00 am EDT
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UPDATE: Italian ex-MP arrested again at Sochi Games

UPDATE: Italian ex-MP arrested again at Sochi Games

Vladimir Luxuria, wearing rainbow colours, was stopped as she entered arena to watch hockey

By Natasha Barsotti • February 17, 2014 at 2:58 pm EDT
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BC legislature flies rainbow flag for Sochi

BC legislature flies rainbow flag for Sochi

Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, bucks city council solidarity trend and refuses

By Shauna Lewis • February 14, 2014 at 5:06 pm EDT
Toronto Diary

Buddy Cole covers Sochi for The Colbert Report

Buddy Cole covers Sochi for The Colbert Report
By Jeremy Feist • February 12, 2014 at 2:45 am EDT
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Several LGBT protesters detained in lead-up to Sochi Games

Several LGBT protesters detained in lead-up to Sochi Games

Moscow activist tells Xtra police spat on her and refused her access to legal counsel

By Niko Bell • February 10, 2014 at 2:45 pm EDT
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Bisexual Dutch speedskater wins gold at Sochi

Bisexual Dutch speedskater wins gold at Sochi

Ireen Wüst is first out LGBT athlete to win medal at the Games

By Niko Bell • February 10, 2014 at 11:37 am EDT
Toronto Diary

Out snowboarder Cheryl Maas raises the rainbow glove to Sochi

Out snowboarder Cheryl Maas raises the rainbow glove to Sochi
By Jeremy Feist • February 9, 2014 at 3:30 am EDT
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Speedskater Blake Skjellerup is heartbroken over missing Sochi

Speedskater Blake Skjellerup is heartbroken over missing Sochi

‘I think you should really see more athletes making a statement and standing up,’

By Frank Prendergast • February 8, 2014 at 10:00 am EDT
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IOC president hints at LGBT rights in Sochi opening speech

IOC president hints at LGBT rights in Sochi opening speech

But Thomas Bach warns activists to let athletes compete

By Niko Bell • February 7, 2014 at 2:32 pm EDT
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Russian queer activists detained as Sochi Games open

Russian queer activists detained as Sochi Games open

Four protesters arrested in St Petersburg, more in Moscow

By Niko Bell • February 7, 2014 at 1:03 pm EDT
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Glitz of Sochi Olympics can’t hide brutality of Russian discrimination

Glitz of Sochi Olympics can’t hide brutality of Russian discrimination

Online gaybashing videos cause outrage

By Frank Prendergast • February 6, 2014 at 2:31 pm EDT
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Vancouverites join global protest against Sochi sponsors

Vancouverites join global protest against Sochi sponsors

About 80 people attended the rally, one of 21 that took place in 15 countries

By Nathaniel Christopher • February 6, 2014 at 1:51 pm EDT
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Coalition to host LGBT lounge during Sochi Olympics

Coalition to host LGBT lounge during Sochi Olympics

Venue to include skating rink, viewing screen and food and drinks

By Elah Feder • February 6, 2014 at 10:54 am EDT
Vancouver

Why I’m saying nyet to Sochi Winter Games

Why I’m saying nyet to Sochi Winter Games

Vancouver West End MLA says there’s no fun to be had when hate prospers

By Spencer Chandra Herbert • February 5, 2014 at 6:22 pm EDT
Culture

All dolled up for Sochi

All dolled up for Sochi

Brahm Finkelstein’s Pride Dolls collection is topical, humanitarian and political

By Drew Rowsome • February 5, 2014 at 11:12 am EDT
Toronto Diary

Protests against Sochi pop up all over Toronto

Protests against Sochi pop up all over Toronto
By Jeremy Feist • February 5, 2014 at 12:30 am EDT
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