Might help to have Paul McCartney in Russia

Latest from the Russian Olympics beat:

The zebra crosswalk in front of the Russian Embassy in Stockholm was painted with rainbow colors.

Since it seems the IOC can (and probably will) ban rainbow pins, as well as rainbow shirts and other such stuff, Randy Potts, writing for Box Turtle Bulletin suggests same-sex athletes simply hold hands. This doesn't need to be actual gay couples. Straight allies could do it too. Perhaps they could even convince Paul McCartney to sing, "I Want to Hold Your Hand."

That got me thinking… I reported a few days ago about the proposal to raise rainbow flags during opening ceremonies. To consider this might work means American athletes have come a long way. It assumes a good number of athletes would be willing to do it. Only a few short years ago that was not a good assumption. Organizations such as Athlete Ally and You Can Play have been doing fine work.