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Mahoney joins Pan-American Health Organization
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Congratulations to Timothy Mahony on his new position as Human Resources Technician with the Pan-American Health Organization. Upon starting his new position he said, “I will enjoy this new position because it allows me to combine my people skills, public administration experience, and foreign affairs knowledge in assisting the needs of the hard-working professionals that make up the Pan-American Health Organization and help to fulfill its mission to provide quality healthcare to all of the peoples of the Americas.”
In his new role, Mahony will oversee the determination of all benefits (wage increases, grants and performance appraisals), new hire, retirement, and transfer processes for United Nations staff for the Pan-American Health Organization’s offices in Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Venezuela. In addition, he will coordinate the pension and life insurance processes related to the deaths of retirees or dependents, as well as oversee the verification and processing of documents for the United Nations Pension Fund for the employees of the above-mentioned countries.
Mahony has been looking for something to apply his talents to since finishing his master’s degree. He is an experienced multi-linguist with Spanish, Portuguese, and French language skills. He is a proven project manager and international relations professional (Latin America focus) and experienced writer and editor.
His previous positions include being a state policy analyst with the American Academy of Actuaries, and he was the Peter D. Bell Rule of Law intern with the Inter-American Dialogue (The Dialogue). In addition he worked as the Associate Director of Government Affairs with the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) and as an Intake Specialist/Caseworker for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. He moved to D.C. in September 2005 to intern in the office of U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.).
He has done volunteer work for the Stein Democratic Club where he was twice elected treasurer (in charge of fundraising, and administering the club’s PAC) and twice elected Vice-President for Political Affairs (in charge of the club’s legislative platform, as well as lobbying the City Council and mayor’s office). In 2011, he was awarded the Desi Deschaine Young Democrat of the Year Award for his work.
Mahony earned his bachelor’s in Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and his master’s in International Affairs from the American University, School of International Service in D.C.
Timothy Mahony (Photo courtesy of Mahoney)
World Pride 2025
D.C. liquor board extends drinking hours for WorldPride
Gay bars, other liquor-serving establishments can stay open 24 hours
D.C.’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board, which regulates liquor sales for the city’s bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and other establishments licensed to serve alcoholic beverages, has approved extended hours for alcohol service and sales during the days when most WorldPride events will be held in the nation’s capital.
In a May 2 announcement, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration, which works with the board, said the extended liquor serving and sales hours for WorldPride will take place beginning Friday, May 30, through 4 a.m. Monday, June 9.
Although the official schedule for WorldPride events shows the events will take place May 17-June 8, most of the large events, including a two-day Pride street festival, parade, and concert, were expected to take place between May 30 and June 8.
According to the ABCA announcement and an ABCA spokesperson, liquor servicing establishments with the appropriate license can stay open for 24 hours and serve alcoholic beverages from 6 a.m. through the day and evening until 4 a.m., with no liquor sales allowed from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. during the May 30-June 9 period.
The ABCA announcement says liquor serving establishments must apply for the extended hours option and pay a $100 registration fee by a deadline on May 27.
Sources familiar with the liquor board have said the board has for many years approved the extension of liquor serving and sales hours for important events and for certain holidays such as New Year’s Eve.
At the time it approved the extended hours for WorldPride the liquor board also approved extended hours during the time when games for a World Cup soccer tournament will be held in the city on June 18, June 22, and June 26.
It couldn’t immediately be determined how many of D.C.’s 22 LGBTQ bars plan to apply for the extended drinking hours. David Perruzza, owner of the Adams Morgan gay bar Pitchers and its adjoining lesbian bar A League of Her Own, said he will apply for the 4 a.m. extended hours option but he does not intend to keep the two bars open for the full 23 hours.
Under the city’s current alcoholic beverage regulations, licensed liquor serving establishments may serve alcoholic beverages until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends.
World Pride 2025
Episcopal bishop to speak at WorldPride human rights conference
Trump demanded apology from Mariann Edgar Budde over post-Inauguration sermon
The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde is among those who are scheduled to speak at the WorldPride 2025 Human Rights Conference that will take place from June 4-6.
Budde, who is the bishop of the Diocese of Washington, in January urged President Donald Trump “to have mercy” on LGBTQ people, immigrants, and others “who are scared right now” during a post-Inauguration service that he and Vice President JD Vance attended at the Washington National Cathedral. Trump criticized Budde’s comments and demanded an apology.
The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde speaks at the Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 21, 2025. (PBS NewsHour clip)
A press release the Washington Blade received notes Icelandic Industries Minister Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, UK Black Pride founder Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, and Bob the Drag Queen are among those who are also expected to participate in the conference.
The conference will take place at the JW Marriott (1331 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.) and registration is open here.
World Pride 2025
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A Brazilian drag queen and singer who performed with Madonna at her 2024 concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach will perform at WorldPride.
The Capital Pride Alliance on Thursday announced Pabllo Vittar will perform on the Main Stage of the main party that will take place on June 7 at DCBX (1235 W St., N.E.) in Northeast D.C.
Vittar and Anitta, a Brazilian pop star who is bisexual, on May 4, 2024, joined Madonna on stage at her free concert, which was the last one of her Celebration Tour. Authorities estimated 1.6 million people attended.
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