As the Winter 2014 Winter Olympics commence in a matter of hours, it’s an important time to think about human rights not just in our country, but in others. In Russia, LGBTQ people are beaten, criminalized, and murdered for being who they are.
My heart goes out to the many Russian citizens dealing with this human rights violation, as well as the international LGBTQ athletes who must not only deal with the pressure of the competition, but also worry about their personal safety.
I hope that we will look back on this time and see what a dark era we are living in – not only for matters of sexuality, but for all of the hatred and persecution that is occurring on a global scale.
“The practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practicing sport, without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.” –Olympic Charter
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