find us @newsnation. time for the gut check. there are new calls today for a boycott of the 2014 winter olympics in sochi after russia's sports minister said athletes and fans would be, quote, held accountable if they violate russia's vague and newly enacted anti-gay laws. there have been protests at the russian consulate here in new york and the russian embassy in washington. despite assurances from the international olympic committee the legislation would not affect anyone attending the games. in addition, gay bars from coast to coast have stopped serving russian vodka and are staging protests pouring their vodka literally right down the drain. meantime, on its facebook page, it, quote, stands strong and proud with the local lgbt community against the attitude and actions of the russian government. joining me for the latest is a daily beast reporter who's been covering this story. thank you for your time. >> thanks for having me. >> how has this taken off? are you seeing a number of the bars in the states participating in this

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go to facebook.com/newsnation to vote.what the "news nation" is saying about yesterday's gut check. in the wake of the school shooting in georgia, we asked, should teachers have special crisis management training? 96% of you said yes. 4% said no. and before we go, we have to show you the first picture of baby kimye. that would be little kim and kanye's north west. kris jenner tweeted this picture today. she is, indeed, adorable. no word yet on when north will drop her first single. that does it for this edition of "news nation." i'm mara schiavocampo in for tamron hall. see you back here on monday. "the cycle" is up next. [ whispering ] uh! i had a nightmare! the house caught fire and we were out on the streets. [ whispering ] shhh. it's only a dream. and we have home insurance. but if we made a claim, our rate would go up... [ whispering ] shhh. you did it right. you have allstate claim rate guard so your rates won't go up just because of a claim. [ whispering ] are we still in a dream? no, you're in an allstate commercia

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