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PHOTOS: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2011

Doug Pamplin wins competition title

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15 years ago

January 19, 2011

Doug Pamplin wins the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2011. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Mid-Atlantic Leather weekend culminated in the Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather contest at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Washington on Sunday, Jan 16. Mr. MAL 2010, Matt Bamford, stepped down as the leather sash for Mr. MAL 2011 was presented to Doug Pamplin of Pittsburgh.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026

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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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January 12, 2026

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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)