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PHOTOS: National Center for Transgender Equality lobby day
Activists gather in D.C. to meet with legislators
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.
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The Miss Gay Western Maryland pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, May 1. Maria R. Posa was crowned the winner with Aura Fixation named first alternate. Both winners are qualified to compete in the 2026 Miss Gay Maryland America pageant.
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The new monthly 90’s Flashback Drag Brunch premiered at Red Bear Brewing Co. on Sunday, April 26. Performers included Logan Stone, Tiffany D. Carter and Charlemagne Chateau.
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The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch was held at Salamander Washington DC on Sunday, April 19. Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) was presented with the Allyship Award.
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