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PHOTOS: National Stonewall Democrats Convention

LGBTQ political group holds event at Capital Hilton Hotel

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16 years ago

July 31, 2010

National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director Michael Mitchell speaks at the convention on July 30. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

National Stonewall Democrats held their convention at the Capital Hilton Hotel in D.C. beginning July 30. Featured speakers and presenters included Democratic National Committee Executive Director Jen O’Malley; DNC member Barbara Casbar Siperstein; U.S. House Reps. Jared Polis, Paul Hodes and Patrick Murphy; and congressional candidates Scott Galvin of Florida and Ed Potosnak of New Jersey.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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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)

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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)