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Russia Confirms Prisoner Exchange Talks Are Underway

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner (photo: Lorie Shaull – CC License)
For the first time, Russian authorities have confirmed talks are underway regarding a possible prisoner swap to secure the release of out WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan. Continue reading “Russia Confirms Prisoner Exchange Talks Are Underway”

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Brittney Griner Found Guilty, Sentenced To 9 Years

Brittney Griner found guilty in Russia, sentenced to 9 years in penal colony
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner (photo: Lorie Shaull – CC License)
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been found guilty of attempting to smuggle illegal narcotics into Russia. As a result, she’s been sentenced to 9 years in a penal colony, near the maximum penalty. Continue reading “Brittney Griner Found Guilty, Sentenced To 9 Years”

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Biden Admin Offers Convicted Arms Trafficker For Griner, Whelan

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner (photo: Lorie Shaull – CC License)
CNN reports the Biden administration is working to secure the release of two Americans held by Russia – Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan – in exchange for Viktor Bout, a convicted Russian arms trafficker. Continue reading “Biden Admin Offers Convicted Arms Trafficker For Griner, Whelan”

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Boston LGBTQ Senior Housing Project Defaced + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • Boston.com: LGBTQ Senior Housing Inc., a Massachusetts non-profit that works to create affordable housing for LGBTQ+ seniors, said in a Facebook post Sunday that signs at The Pryde — their current housing project in Hyde Park — had anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech spray-painted on them. Continue reading “Boston LGBTQ Senior Housing Project Defaced + More News”

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President And VP Speak To Brittney Griner’s Wife

President Joe Biden, Brittney and Cherelle Griner (via White House/Adam Schultz)
President Biden, joined by Vice President Harris, spoke today with Cherelle Griner, the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner who is being wrongfully detained in Russia due to allegations of illegal drugs. Continue reading “President And VP Speak To Brittney Griner’s Wife”

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Finland Announces Plan To Join NATO, Sweden Expected To Follow

Finland has announced plans to join NATO
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has made clear in failed negotiations with leaders in Ukraine he did not want Ukraine to join NATO. According to reports, he didn’t want the military alliance that includes the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Poland and more, to get closer to Russian borders. But now, it seems Putin is going to get exactly what he didn’t want. Continue reading “Finland Announces Plan To Join NATO, Sweden Expected To Follow”