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Positive Cynicism – Apparently the Legion of Doom runs Russia

To say that things haven't been going well in Sochi would be an understatement. People were hesitant about the Russian Olympic site months ago, as people began discussing their terrible stance on gay rights and the possibility of terror attacks. But as reporters and athletes began arriving, reports …

Positive Cynicism – On second thought, let’s go to the Olympics

A few weeks ago, Aaron R. Davis wrote an impassioned column explaining why he felt the United States should boycott the Olympics in Russia because of that country's recently enacted anti-gay policies. Davis has begun to rethink his stance, however, in light of the fact that Russia recently …

Positive Cynicism – So do we boycott the Olympics or what?

The International Olympic Committee's decision to hold the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia has come under fire recently in light of the country's controversial strict anti-gay legislation. Aaron R. Davis looks at the political climate in Russia, and looks at what message the United States and other …

Note to Self – A sporting chance

Brian Murphy The Olympics were great for the sport of hockey. Canada and Team USA put on an instant classic that immediately became the lasting memory from Vancouver and, as a result, more Americans tuned in for the gold medal game that damn near any other program on …