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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.

Iowa’s Book Ban the Target of Lawsuit by Bestselling Authors and Penguin Random House

The list of plaintiffs now included Iowa teachers, students, the Iowa State Education Association, and four bestselling authors including John Green and Jodi Picoult

11 Most Banned Books by Schools So Far This Year

PEN America has found the most banned books targeted this school year.

The Lesbian Fighting for All Women to Earn What They Deserve

C. Nicole Mason, president and CEO of Institute for Women's Policy Research, talks about the pay gap for LGBTQ women, women of color, and more.

Op-ed: Judy Garland's Final Effort to Tell Her Own Story

In a look at Judy Garland's interviews, she emerges not as a figure of turmoil and tragedy, as one might expect.

Tyra Loves Gays Who Hate Gays

Tyra tackles gays who hate being gay, some 400-pound "ex-gay" tackles his gay lil' bro on Jerry Springer, and Dave White tackles the IQ points evaporating before his very eyes.

George Takei releases kids' book about his childhood in internment camp

My Lost Freedom tells the story of a shameful chapter in American history.

Penguin Random House and PEN America Sue Florida Over Book Bans

Many of the books removed from school libraries or placed on restricted access in Escambia County deal with LGBTQ+ or racial matters.

Chasten Buttigieg’s kids’ book lands on New York Times Best Sellers list, proving LGBTQ+ stories belong

For the first time, a children’s picture book centering same-sex human parents has landed on the New York Times Best Sellers list.

Author With Dwarfism Teaches Children To Choose Love

This writer and activist shows us the power of choosing love over hate, and the impact it has on our kids.

Op-ed: Dreaming in the White House

How one queer DREAMer went from living on a couch shared with her parents to the White House.

This is why it's okay to be angry at anyone who voted for Trump

Opinion: They were warned about Project 2025, autocracy, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and we’re suffering the consequences because of their ignorance, John Casey writes.


How Book Bans Are Taking a Toll on Many Authors

More than 3,000 books were banned in the 2022-2023 school year, according to PEN America.

10 Great LGBTQ Novels for Young Adults

These LGBTQ tales are the perfect way to escape your troubles. 

Penguin Random House Launches LGBTQ+ Zine to Support Queer Voices

The world's largest trade book publisher aims to celebrate and amplify LGBTQ+ voices.

Gay Economist Called to Congress Wanted to 'Tax Gay Sex'

After House members delayed testimony, Joseph Sabia labeled old blog posts slamming gays and women as "satirical."

Having a Trans Parent Helped My Sons Become Better Men

Anyone who was worried about what transitioning would do to Jennifer Finney Boylan's family can rest easy.

The Foley scandal and the power of the public closet

As Beltway insiders and the media elite obsess over the Mark Foley scandal, no one's talking about the story's blatant gay overtones--just as no one ever talked about Foley's sexuality in the first place. The silence speaks volumes about the continuing power of the public closet.

T'Nia Miller of 'Bly Manor' on Being Vocal About her Queer Identity

From stud to super femme, the fabulous queer star of The Haunting of Bly Manor shows her range.