By Chris Hoenig
They’re not calling it a protest, but the United States’ disapproval of Russia’s anti-gay laws are equally clear both in who will and will not be representing the U.S. at the opening and closing ceremonies of February’s Winter Olympics in Sochi.
The official U.S. Presidential delegations include three openly gay athletes—former tennis player Billie Jean King, figure skater Brian Boitano and ice-hockey player Caitlin Cahow. King will attend the opening ceremony on Feb. 7 as part of a delegation led by former Attorney General/Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, while Cahow will attend the closing ceremony as part of a delegation led by Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns. This will be the first time since 2000 that a current or former President, Vice President or First Lady will not lead the nation’s representatives.
