May 2011

Obama issues Pride proclamation for 2011

Cites passage of 'Don't Ask' repeal and hate crimes legislation as achievements for LGBT people

Carney: No updates on ENDA executive order, marriage

W.H. press sec'y unaware of discussion on directive against LGBT job bias

Munich to break ground on memorial to gay Holocaust victims

Part of an urban renewal plan in the city’s center, Germany’s third largest city is building a gay victims’ memorial, at the location of one of Europe’s best known pre-holocaust gay bars.

WGAY podcast: May 27

The DJs discuss the 'FEMS' D.C. controversy

HRC Endorses OBAMA: Quelle Surprise!

When reading that HRC had endorsed Obama for President in 2012 my reaction was: "OK, so what?" There isn’t anyone familiar with HRC who would expect anything different. But there is a legitimate question to ask: why now? What new promise or commitment did HRC get from the Obama campaign that made them do this 17 months before the election?

Retro Dance Night

D.C. Black Pride 2011 continued with a "Retro Dance Night" at the Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel on May 28

Blade reporter attacked, robbed in Rehoboth Beach

Blade reporter Chris Johnson was attacked and robbed in Rehoboth Beach, DE over the memorial day weekend.

Legal Experts: attempt to overturn Walker decision in Perry v Schwarzenegger expected to fail

While proponents of a Constitutional amendment banning recognition of same-sex marriage in California believe that Judge Vaughn Walker was biased in striking down California's Proposition 8 because he did not disclose publicly that he is in a same-sex relationship; most legal experts believe a district judge hearing arguments in favor of overturning the decision is unlikely to do so.

Dan Choi records video inside squad car, after Moscow Pride arrest

Dan Choi was arrested this weekend in Moscow along with prominent Chicago activist, Andy Thayer, and the French founder of the International Day Against Homophobia, Louis Georges-Tin. The activists were arrested after joining the LGBT community of Moscow--in defiance of the government of Moscow--in marching for LGBT tolerance and acceptance for the sixth year in a row. Dan Choi recorded this video from within the squad car taking the seven arrested to the police station. The activists were quickly released after tremendous media attention, and pressure from LGBT and human rights activists from around the world.

Spring Affair Gala

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington held its annual Spring Affair Gala on May 21 at the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel with the theme of "the Orient Express"

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