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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 Washington Blade held a New Year Still Queer appreciation happy hour at Pitchers DC on Friday, January 27.
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PHOTOS: SMYAL for the New Year
LGBTQ youth services organization holds fundraiser at Red Bear Brewing

The SMYAL Young Donors Committee held a fundraiser for the LGBTQ youth services organization Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL) at Red Bear Brewing Company on Thursday, Jan. 26.
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Evry Pleasure hosted the Con Acento drag show and dance party “celebrating our hispanic heritage” at JR.’s Bar on Saturday, Jan. 21. Performers included Labianna, Chata Uchis and Whoreslina.
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@EvryPleasure welcomes patrons to Con Acento at JR.’s. Covering for @WashBlade pic.twitter.com/8DwsSTIyMm
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) January 22, 2023
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