Protests, Calls for Olympic Boycott Grow Over Russia Anti-Gay Laws
Vodka protest over new Russian anti-gay laws.
LOS ANGELES — An international backlash against Russia’s anti-gay propaganda law is gathering speed, from calls for a boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia to gay bars in Los Angeles planning “vodka-dumping” protests.
A number of bars worldwide have also stopped serving Russian vodka to protest Russia’s stance on homosexuality.
The furor follows concern sparked by the Russian Parliament’s overwhelming support for a new law which bars the public discussion of gay rights and relationships anywhere children might hear it — and has been condemned by Russian and international rights groups as highly discriminatory.
As Russia prepares to host the 2014 Winter Olympics in the resort city of Sochi, there is also great concern about what the legislation will mean for gay athletes and visitors to the country.
There have been conflicting calls from gay rights activists over a suggested boycott of the Sochi Games. While some activists back a boycott, others argue that such a step would be counterproductive.
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