Friday 3 January 2014

Obama and the games

On December 18, President Obama took a stand, quietly, reservedly and yet unequivocal. He will not attend the Sochi Games, and nor will the First Lady, Vice President, or any former Presidents. Instead, he is sending Billie Jean King, celebrated athlete and vocal gay rights advocate, along with other out gay representatives to serve as the face of the United States for these Games. Not all protests need to be boycotts. Some of them are just a matter of showing up and being visible