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PHOTOS: ‘Don’t Ask’ protest at White House leads to arrests

Six veterans detained after handcuffing themselves to fence

Published

16 years ago

April 20, 2010

Six veterans handcuffed themselves to the White House fense to protest the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Lt. Dan Choi and five other LGBT service members handcuffed themselves to the White House fence April 20 to again protest “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Choi was joined by Capt. Jim Pietrangelo, Petty Officer Larry Whitt, Petty Officer Autumn Sandeen, Cadet Mara Boyd and Airman Victor Price. The protest, coordinated by GetEQUAL, came one month after Choi and Pietrangelo last handcuffed themselves to the White House fence.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs at Lincoln Theatre

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A scene from the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington's production of 'Soul Divas' at Lincoln Theatre. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Project GLOW

D.C. electronic music festival held at RFK Stadium grounds

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3 days ago

June 5, 2026

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Tara Dikhof entertains at Project GLOW. (Photo by Andy Nason)

D.C.’s electronic music festival Project GLOW was held on the RFK Stadium grounds on May 30-31. The festival included an LGBTQ-focused Secret Garden stage.

(Photos by Andy Nason)