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PHOTOS: National Center for Transgender Equality lobby day

Activists gather in D.C. to meet with legislators

Published

16 years ago

March 16, 2010

Trans advocates walk in the Capitol complex toward the offices of their legislators. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Transgender issue advocates from across the nation gathered in D.C. this week for the National Center for Transgender Equality’s lobby days, which included Capitol Hill visits Tuesday. Washington state residents Cheryl Cristello, Barbara Sehr and Krystal Mountaine went to their senators’ offices to share their stories and lobby for the trans-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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The Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th Anniversary is held at Pepco Edison Place Gallery on Friday, March 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Awesome Con

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George Takei was among the featured guests at Awesome Con on March 14. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

The annual fantasy, comics and science fiction convention Awesome Con was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on March 13-15. Featured guests included openly gay actor, author and activist, George Takei. The convention included LGBTQ panels and a “Pride Alley” with LGBTQ-specific booths in the exhibit hall.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)