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PHOTOS: ‘Ask Not’ screening in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center
Speakers included legislators Polis, Murphy and Franken

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.
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
Gay Men’s Chorus, local drag artists have featured performance at ceremony

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 19. Felicia Curry and Mike Millan served as the hosts.
A performance featuring members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington and local drag artists was held at the end of the first act of the program to celebrate WorldPride 2025.
The annual awards ceremony honors achievement in D.C.-area theater productions and is produced by Theatre Washington.
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2025 D.C. Trans Pride was held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, May 17. The day was filled with panel discussions, art, social events, speakers, a resource fair and the Engendered Spirit Awards. Awardees included Lyra McMillan, Pip Baitinger, Steph Niaupari and Hayden Gise. The keynote address was delivered by athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar.
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The fourth annual Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 17.
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