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Brittney Griner says she will sign with the Atlanta Dream, celebrates career 'rebrand'

Griner, who has been in free agency for the first time in her career since she was drafted by the Mercury in 2013, said that she will be signing a one-year contract with the Dream.

What Life in a Penal Colony Could Have Been Like for Brittany Griner

Human rights groups have decried the conditions in many of these Russian facilities. Here's what the out WNBA star may have faced.

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Cuba Prepares to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

It's a huge change from the beginning of the Castro era.

Congressional Ally Tom Lantos Dies

Rep. Tom Lantos, the only survivor of the Holocaust to serve in Congress and a congressional ally for LGBT voters, died Monday in Maryland of cancer of the esophagus. He was 80 years old.

Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, are expecting! Here's when baby Griner is arriving

Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle have announced they're expecting, and the couple's "favorite human being" is almost due!

WNBA legend Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, welcome their first child together

The couple welcomed a baby boy earlier this month.

A Friend to Gays and Dictators Alike

COMMENTARY: It's not surprising that Sean Penn, thanks to his star turn as Harvey Milk, is becoming a hero of the gay community -- likely to be showered with acting prizes, and deservedly so. But his outspoken admiration for the Castro and Chavez regimes should make everyone think twice.

Brittney Griner Transferred to Russian Prison Labor Camp

The WNBA star's current whereabouts are unknown as the White House and her legal team work for her release.

Resistance Fighters Require Self-Care

A Jewish LGBTQ family retreat was the self-care this activist needed, but we all need ways to unwind and disconnect from a hostile world.

This Jewish Trans Woman Sees Parallels Between U.S. and 1930s Germany

When Jews collectively said "NEVER AGAIN," they meant it, writes Rebecca Kling. That applies to American abuses at the border.

Brittney Griner and Wife Remember Americans Still Imprisoned Overseas One Year After Release

The couple released a message for the one-year anniversary of Brittney Griner's release from Russia.

Bloomberg Campaign Tweets About Sanders Lusting After Putin

The satirical tweet is being called homophobic.

Cuban-Americans Outraged by Mariela Castro Visit

Cuban-Americans are outraged that the niece of Fidel Castro is visiting the United States to talk about LGBT equality, given the history of repression in Cuba.

Fidel Castro Leaves Legacy of Oppression, Say Many LGBT Cubans

Many point to the placing of gay men in labor camps and people with HIV in quarantine, while others say some of Castro's policies benefited the nation.

What is the pink triangle? How a Nazi symbol became an emblem of LGBTQ+ rights

The pink triangle, used to identify LGBTQ+ prisoners in concentration camps, has since been reclaimed by queer activists.

Gay Cubans Demand Rights Ahead of Pride

Gay Cuban activists and their allies presented a list of demands to lawmakers Thursday in advance of this weekend's Pride celebration.

Brittney Griner's Lawyers Confirm WNBA Star Moved to Penal Colony

Russian penal colonies are often harsh facilities for political prisoners, according to the U.S. State Department.

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Queer and straight kids bond in Camp, the all-singing, all-dancing gay feel-good movie of the summer

Gay Russian Activist Questioned for Twitter 'Insults'

Nikolai Alexeyev responded to a government investigation charging that he insulted two Russian lawmakers on Twitter over their support of Russia's anti-LGBT laws.

Brittney Griner cancels speech after finding threatening note in hotel room

The WNBA star cancelled her speech at a cannabis convention after finding a piece of duct tape left in the entrance to her hotel room containing the words “Gay Baby Jail."