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Ever since before the Olympics begun, gay athlete Adam Rippon has been attacking our Vice President ruthlessly over his past opposition to gay marriage. Even though Pence has never attacked Rippon personally, the Olympian feels the need to garner media attention by trashing our leaders in office. However, Mike Pence is responding with pure class, and it’s driving the left INSANE: https://twitter.com/VP/status/961465775444971521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Filovemyfreedom.org%2Fmike-pence-responds-pure-class-gay-olympian-keeps-trashing%2F https://twitter.com/VP/status/961466229671284736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Filovemyfreedom.org%2Fmike-pence-responds-pure-class-gay-olympian-keeps-trashing%2F “Headed to the Olympics to cheer on Team USA. One reporter trying to distort 18yr old non story to sow seeds...

We have even more exciting news to share with you all concerning openly gay athletes and Olympics Medals. We shared with you earlier that Adam Rippon had earned a bronze medal for his solo run, and now it seems another gay athlete took home the gold. When we first introduced you to Eric Radford, we shared that he was yet another openly gay athlete going to the Winter Olympics. Radford, along with his team skate partner Meagan Duhamel, represented Canada well and...

We have the latest update in the story of English cricket star Ben Stokes. Stokes was caught in controversy last year when camera footage emerged of him in the middle of a bar fight. Later, the story came out that Ben Stokes was in the fight to allegedly defend two gay men who were being attacked. Then later, two men came out of the woodwork to confirm this story. Unfortunately, despite that reasoning, Stokes is still in trouble with the law. After a...

Philadelphia is continuing its efforts to hold public conversations about diversity and inclusivity in the gay community after several club owners and community leaders displayed racism in the past few years. In that vein, The AARP hosted an event last night in collaboration with SAGE and the City of Philadelphia’s Office of LGBT Affairs in order to discuss cross-cultural challenges that the LGBTQ community constantly deal with. "The City of Philadelphia is here to help our diverse population," said Amber Hikes,...

Allen's lawyers say the claim is a "complete fabrication." Former NBA star Ray Allen is in the middle of a legal battle with a man who is claiming to be his former lover. Allen first claimed he was being catfished by University of Central Florida employee Bryant Coleman, who he says pretended to be several different women online. The married athlete then filed legal documents to ensure that “private information” he gave up while chatting with Coleman online are not leaked. Coleman...

"I guess I really just want to get to know you. But I'm scared." Every Wednesday, we’ll be sharing short films that illuminate queer life. Welcome to #HumpdayShorts. As the popular star of the track team, college student Austin has it all — except the freedom to be himself. Ryan Beene’s short In The Dark follows Austin as he falls for Eric, a classmate he admires for being so comfortable in his sexuality. But as the crush develops into something deeper, Austin...

Jackson on his family support: 'I've got the best parents' World champion sprinting and hurdling athlete Colin Jackson casually came out as gay yesterday (27 August). He revealed his sexuality in a clip on Swedish television promoting the series Rainbow Heroes. On why he waited to reveal his sexuality, he said: ‘The way you asked me, it was a whole storytelling kind of thing and you were just interested in the way it affected me sports-wise, emotionally-wise and my preparation. ‘I think lots...

‘You can’t be afraid of who you are or else you’re afraid of your own potential,’ says Olympic hopeful Adam Rippon A talented US skater, who has high hopes of representing his country in the 2018 Olympics, has said that being open about his sexuality has helped him compete at his best. Adam Rippon, 27, spoke to TeamUSA.org to tie in with Pride Month in the US. https://www.instagram.com/p/BVyAclslDqv/ ‘Being gay isn’t what defines me, but it’s a big part of who I am...

We're big fans of the former Attitude cover star Gus Kenworthy has been revealed as one who has stripped off for ESPN’s Body Issue. For their 2017 issue, a total of 23 pro athletes, including the likes of Texas Ranger first baseman Prince Fielder, have posed completely nude. Its aim is to celebrate all different body types, of both men and women, across a wide range of sports. A newly-released behind-the-scenes video of the shoot has been unveiled, and former Attitude cover star...

He sees it as a sign of LGBT progress Simon Dunn, the openly gay Australian bobsledder and rugby player, always wanted to be a dad and sees the increased visibility and acceptance of LGBT people as making that possible. Writing for the website Gays With Kids — itself a reflection of a changing society — Dunn says he wanted children since he was 5. One of my first memories is of telling my mother about my future wife and all of the...

Colin Kaepernick–now the $11 million per year backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers–will likely not see any action in tonight’s Monday Night Football nationally televised matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Yet he’ll surely receive attention for the position he takes during the national anthem by kneeling to protest police brutality against African-Americans. In honor of his cause and courage, here are five reasons we love Colin Kaepernick: 1. He’s bucking the trend of apolitical athletes Major team sports athletes have traditionally shied...

Last month, water polo Olympic star Víctor Gutiérrez came out as gay just before attending the Rio Games. The athlete took the decision to come out in the hope that others will follow his example. ‘I hope my coming out serves to break a taboo within the sport,’ he said. ‘You have to be judged not by your sexuality but by your sporting merit.’ And it seems that results came shortly after. Another major sports figure from Spain decided it was time...

The athlete Louis Smith is going to show off his active morning wake-up routine just before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Start. He aims at promoting the new #GreatStarts campaign from Kellogg’s. He became silver medallist owner in London in 2012. Just have a look how he sprints his way to the kitchen doing somersaults and backflips, continuing with pommel horse practice and press ups right on his kitchen counter. Then he is doing the splits while enjoying a big bowl of tasty Corn Flakes. What to do if you...