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Brittney Griner to Publish Memoir on Wrongful Detention in Russia

The WNBA star will explain in vivid detail what it was like to be wrongfully detained as a political pawn in Russia without speaking the language.

Lawmaker: Russia Can't Suspend Antigay Laws During Olympics

Vitaly Milonov claims the Russian government does not have the power to suspend the enforcement of the country's newly-approved antigay legislation during the Sochi Olympics.

Democratic Party Files Lawsuit Against Trump and Russia

Citing evidence of tampering, the Democratic National Committee has sued Trump's campaign and the Russian government, alleging interference during the 2016 election.

Op-ed: Why We Should Ditch the Sochi Olympics

One athlete says boycotting the upcoming Winter Olympics is exactly what we should do to make a difference for human rights in Russia.

Activists Helping Gays Escape Chechnya Face Threats, Home Invasions

Human rights volunteers say Russia has failed to properly investigate these incidents or the continued arrests of gays and bisexuals in Chechnya.

Gay Olympic Hopeful Plans to Defy Russian Ban

New Zealand speed skater Blake Skjellerup says he'll be out and proud if he makes it to the Sochi Winter Games in 2014.

First Known Out Trans Army Officer Accused of Conspiring With Russia

Major Jamie Lee Henry and their wife, both doctors, have been indicted on charges of seeking to help Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Maddow: Russians May Be Controlling Our Government

There are connections between Donald Trump, Nigel Farange, Julian Assange, and ultimately, Vladimir Putin, the out MSNBC journalist posits in her latest salvo against the president.

Russia Today Reporter Quits, Cites Network’s Pro-Putin Bias

RT correspondent Sara Firth quits in protest of network's pro-Russian government bias.

Russia Is Spying on LGBT Activists Who Meet With HRC

A so-called expose that aired on Russian television this week reveals that government officials recorded private conversations between LGBT activists and international human rights organizations in October.

Putin Signs Adoption Ban for Gay Foreign Couples

Russian president Vladimir Putin signed a bill to outlaw gay and lesbian couples from adopting Russian children.

Brittney Griner's Defense Team Appeals Her Conviction in Russia

(CNN) The U.S. State Department maintains Griner is wrongfully detained, and her case has raised concerns she is being used as a political pawn.

U.S. Embassy Trolls Russian Paper by Editing Faked Letter

After a Russian newspaper published a fake letter meant to discredit LGBT activists, the U.S. Embassy exposed the forgery in the most amazing way.

Editor's Letter: It's Time for Direct Action

In an effort to do more than simply feel good for skipping the vodka, we must think on multiple levels of impact: Which of these strategies will materially aid LGBTs in a country where it's not only the government that hates gays?

Did a "Gay Secret Agent" Infiltrate Russian Town's Government?

That's the only reasonable explanation for why an LGBT march would be approved in Ivanovo, says infamously antigay lawmaker Vitaly Milonov. 

Brittney Griner Appears in Russian Court for First Day of Trial

The U.S. government has classified Griner, who has been in Russian custody since February, as wrongfully detained. 

Biden Assures Brittney Griner's Wife He's Working on Player's Release

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris called Cherelle Griner today, telling her that the U.S. government is working to secure Griner's freedom from Russian custody.

Stoli Responds to LGBT Boycott

The SPI Group, which owns Stolichnaya Vodka, responds to a recent boycott promoted by Dan Savage and other LGBT activists.

WATCH: New York LGBT Activists Dump Russian Vodka

LGBT activists and bar owners 'poured one out' to protest Russia's antigay policies outside the Russian Embassy in New York on Wednesday.

HRC Urges Rex Tillerson to Address Antigay Violence While in Russia

The LGBT rights group wants Tillerson to press Vladimir Putin and others regarding the attacks on gay men in the Russian republic of Chechnya.