In an interview with TMZ, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he fully expects the NBA to have an openly-gay basketball player within the next "three to five years." More, after the jump. 

Once again upstaging a 2012 GOP presidential candidate, a pro-LGBT youth has this time around prodded Rick Perry on why he's willing to let his insatiable homophobia hurt American troops. Details, video and Rick's response, after the jump.

Wah-wah. Dreams of having this be the face of America's first big openly-gay professional sports star are dashed...at least for the time being. Details follow.

We're hoping by some gaffe or divine glorious gift that Rick Perry actually watches this sharp-witted reaction to his homophobic campaign ad courtesy of the Second City Network's Andy Cobb. Follow the jump to check out "Rick Perry, Weak Man."

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Openly gay U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) will retire, news sources are reporting this morning. Later today, Frank is expected to officially announce that he will not seek re-election in 2012. Following the leaked news ahead of Frank's announcement, GOProud ignores the high road with a derogatory Tweet issued at the lawmaker's expense.

It gets better is taking on a whole new meaning these days. For hopefuls wanting to attend U of M, if you were bullied, you may be eligible for a scholarship. After the jump, watch Chris Armstrong's moving video and introduce the new scholarship fund.

A warm condragulations goes out to openly-gay Colorado State Rep. Mark Ferrandino, who has just been elected as the state's House Minority Leader!

Doesn't that smile just brighten your day? In more good gay news following yesterday's big elections across the country, LaWana Mayfield has become the first openly-gay elected official in Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city. Details follow.

The first out LGBT mayor of a major American city is expected to win handily on Nov. 8! After the jump, read about her success and how she could be paving the way for a wave of LGBT council members.

History is being made once again in the post-DADT world. After the jump, read about one military dominated college campus and the students (and soon-to-be military officers!) that are creating a space for LGBT people and their allies.

While DADT was still in place it would have been almost impossible for a gay soldier to run for office because of all the personal history that tends to be dug up by opponents on the campaign trail. But not anymore! Details about the first post-DADT, openly gay, active duty candidate for public office after the jump.

We mentioned Frank Kameny's passing yesterday, but his impact on the LGBT movement is so undeniable we thought that he deserved a little more attention. And Rachel Maddow did a powerful piece on him that sums up his life perfectly. Watch after the jump.