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PHOTOS: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ protest at White House

Speakers included former DNC Chair Howard Dean

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16 years ago

May 3, 2010

Activists at a rally May 2 in Lafayette Park demanded the White House take swift action to end the U.S. military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy on openly-LGBT troops. Speakers included Aubrey Sarvis of Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, Alex Nicholson of Servicemembers United, U.S. Army Lt. Dan Choi and former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean. Following the rally, six protesters chained themselves to the White House fence and were arrested.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Annual dance party held amid weekend festivities in Rehoboth Beach

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A scene from the SUNFESTIVAL Night of Dance at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center on Sept. 6. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Old Bay

Maryland drag pageant held at The Lodge

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Michael Key

From left: Miss Gay Old Bay winner Vanya Varushka, Miss Gay Maryland America 2025 Ivanna Rights, and Miss Gay Old Bay first alternate Glitter Douglas.

The Miss Gay Old Bay pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Aug. 29. Vanya Varushka was crowned the winner. Glitter Douglas was named first runner-up. Both Varushka and Douglas qualify to compete in the Miss Gay Maryland pageant in October.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)