U.S. among countries to back proposal
Russia LGBT rights record overshadowed Sochi games
Nasonov, boyfriend left Russia in July after bloody attacks
Iconic American institution now on board with LGBT equality
Sister city effort, fundraisers enable two athletes to afford U.S. visit
George Budny fled anti-gay persecution
Violence, harassment one year after Putin's edict
Speech commemorated 45th anniversary of Stonewall riots
Research shows they may worsen HIV/AIDS epidemic
White House forum focuses on international rights issues
