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PHOTOS: ‘Ask Not’ screening in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center

Speakers included legislators Polis, Murphy and Franken

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16 years ago

May 3, 2010

Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) speaks at the screening of 'Ask Not' in the Capitol Visitors Center. (Washington Blade photo by Joe Tresh)

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)

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From left, SMYAL Executive Director Erin Whelan and journalist Ari Shapiro attend SMYAL for the New Year at Shakiki on Thursday, Jan. 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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.

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PHOTOS: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026

Gage Ryder wins annual competition

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Gage Ryder, center, wins the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026 in a competition at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Jan. 18. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2026 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill on Sunday. Seven contestants vied for the title and Gage Ryder was named the winner.

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PHOTOS: ‘ICE Out For Good’ Sunday protests

Northern Virginia demonstrations among nationwide protest

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A demonstrator holds a sign with the photo of Renee Nicole Good. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

“ICE Out For Good” demonstrations were held in the Northern Virginia municipalities of Haymarket, Annandale and Arlington, among others, on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Nearly 1,200 similar actions were scheduled nationwide over the weekend, according to a statement from organizers.

Demonstrations in D.C. against ICE included a protest march on Friday and a march around the White House on Saturday.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)