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PHOTOS: SLDN repeal day celebration
The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network held a celebration at the K Street Lounge
The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network held a celebration at the K Street Lounge on Sept. 20 — the day that the repeal of the military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy went into effect. Attendees included Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.).
(Washington Blade photos by Pete Exis)
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Cupid’s Undie Run, an annual fundraiser for neurofibromatosis (NF) research, was held at Union Stage and at The Wharf DC on Saturday, Feb. 21.
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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)



















