The+History+Of+Gay+Rights+In+Sochi

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**Citations: **y fear to the audience and gain sympathy from those who listen. CBS Evening News. "Videos Show Widespread Abuse of Gays in Russia, Advocates Say."CBSNews. CBS, 6 Feb. 2014. Web. 20 Feb. 2014.

 Folkenflik, David. "How Will NBC Cover Gay Issues During Sochi Olympics?" World. NPR, 13 Jan. 2014. Web. 20 Feb. 2014. "Google Makes Statement About Russian Anti-Gay Law." ABC News. ABC News Network, 7 Feb. 2014. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.

Khazan, Olga. "Why Is Russia So Homophobic?" The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 12 June 2013. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.