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PHOTOS: ‘Ask Not’ screening in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center
Speakers included legislators Polis, Murphy and Franken
On April 27, the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center hosted a screening of the PBS documentary “Ask Not” by Johnny Symons. The screening included a brief discussion with the filmmaker and several of the people profiled in the film, including Alex Nicholson, Jacob Reitan and Jarrod Chlapowski. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Penn.) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) also spoke.
(Washington Blade photos by Joe Tresh)







Crimsyn and Tatianna hosted the new weekly drag show Clash at Trade (1410 14th Street, N.W.) on Feb. 14, 2026. Performers included Aave, Crimsyn, Desiree Dik, and Tatianna.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)













Drag artists perform for crowds in towns across Virginia. The photographer follows Gerryatrick, Shenandoah, Climaxx, Emerald Envy among others over eight months as they perform at venues in the Virginia towns of Staunton, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)



















The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual fundraiser, ‘SMYAL for the New Year,’ at Shakiki (2012 9th Street, N.W.) on Thursday, Jan. 22.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)













