Putin and Olympics

John Cole, Cagle Cartoons, The Scranton Times-Tribune Jan 5, 2014 Dig deeper

Russia’s Mascot

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Dec 21, 2013 Dig deeper

Colbert Praises Russia’s ‘Anti-Gay Pride’

Staff / Truthdig Nov 21, 2013 "Yeah, we took your rainbow. Suck it gays! Just ... don't do it in Russia," shouts Stephen Colbert, celebrating the decision to make Winter Olympics volunteers in Sochi wear overtly colorful uniforms, ostensibly to draw attention away from athletes and supporters protesting Russia's draconian anti-gay laws. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

British Actor Stephen Fry Protests the Winter Olympics in Russia

Staff / Truthdig Aug 8, 2013 Since Russia passed several draconian anti-gay laws, many human rights activists have criticized the 2014 Winter Olympics being held in Sochi. Now, the gay English actor Stephen Fry has written an open letter to U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron, calling for a ban on those games in February. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mitt the Lobbyist, GOP Lawmaker Plans Gun Raffle Fundraiser, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 27, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a 10-year-old's impassioned plea to the New York City Council and a new poll shows Romney has a likability problem. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

More Secret Romney Documents, GOP Senator on Gun Control, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 24, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including some bad news for the California Republican Party and a Mitt Romney ballad you won't want to miss. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Lighten Up, Canada

Staff / Truthdig Feb 18, 2010 The Games haven't been without their glitches, making Canada the butt of jokes as well as the host of the Olympics. But that's part of the fun, explains the Guardian's Marina Hyde: "Sorry for coming over all capital letters about it, but Olympic hosts are SUPPOSED to be teased. You basically pay billions of dollars for the world to laugh at you. Deal with it." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )