Washington Blade Archives

The Washington Blade, in partnership with the D.C. Public Library, is in the process of digitizing our nearly 50-year archive. 

To date, the years 1969-1982 have been completed. To access those years, visit the Blade section on DIG DC at the DCPL site. The remaining years will be added over the course of 2017. Click HERE to view. 

For more recent stories — 2010-present — use the search box in the navigation bar.

Blade photos are available for purchase. To order photos, email [email protected]. 

If you’re a media outlet looking to republish a Blade article, email editor Kevin Naff at [email protected]. If you’re a media outlet looking to purchase a Blade photo, email [email protected].