In the wake of global outcry over Russia's contemptible anti-gay legislation, there have been calls made to relocate the 2014 Winter Olympic Games from Sochi, Russia. One petition, supported by actor George Takei, has over 100,000 signatures, and calls for the Olympics to be moved from Russia back to Vancouver, the host city of the 2010 Games.
For background, read former Vancouver City Councillor Ellen Woodsworth's piece on homophobia and the Olympics, and Michael Stewart's critical assessment of Vancouver's Olympic 'legacy.'