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New York1 hour ago

Men convicted of murdering two men in NYC gay bar drugging scheme sentenced

One of the victims, John Umberger, was D.C. political consultant

a&e features2 hours ago

Looking back at 50 years of Pride in D.C

Congress2 hours ago

Gerry Connolly dies at 75 after battle with esophageal cancer

District of Columbia3 hours ago

LGBTQ leaders celebrate Frank Kameny’s 100th birthday at Supreme Court

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Opinions7 months ago

Queer Latinas belong everywhere – including politics

We are just 2 weeks out from a turning point in U.S. history

World3 years ago

Lawmakers urge State Dept. to pressure countries to recognize diplomats’ same-sex spouses

Books3 years ago

Jeremy Denk’s memoir proves he’s as gifted with words as with music

Books3 years ago

Randy Rainbow’s new book not as funny as his videos

Theater3 years ago

Playwright pays tribute to gay grandfather in new Round House show

Television3 years ago

Netflix scores queer triumph with ‘Heartstopper’

Opinions3 years ago

Remembering Wendy Rieger

Pope Leo XIV: Family based on ‘stable union between a man and a woman’

World Pride 20253 days ago

WorldPride events round-up

Dining4 days ago

Lucky Pollo stretches its wings at 14th and U

Congress2 days ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bill to criminalize gender affirming care advances

Real Estate4 days ago

Tips for buying a house in Rehoboth Beach

The White House3 days ago

Trump travels to Middle East countries with death penalty for homosexuality

Politics4 days ago

Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

World Pride 2025

World Pride 20253 days ago

WorldPride events round-up

Something for everyone at upcoming celebration

World Pride 20251 week ago

Tourists, locals express concerns about WorldPride security

District of Columbia1 week ago

Rainbow History Project WorldPride exhibition to open May 18

District of Columbia1 week ago

D.C. gears up for a weekend of trans empowerment

District of Columbia1 week ago

¡Libre Soy! Latinx Pride comes to D.C.

Commentary2 weeks ago

‘A New Alliance for a New Millenium, 2003-2020’

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Politics

Congress2 days ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bill to criminalize gender affirming care advances

Judiciary Committee markup slated for Wednesday morning

Congress3 days ago

Pappas in Senate race focuses on costs, health care, and personal freedoms

Politics4 days ago

Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

Politics6 days ago

Pete Buttigieg, eyeing a presidential run, holds Iowa town hall

Congress1 week ago

Garcia confronts Noem over gay asylum seeker ‘forcibly removed’ to El Salvador

Congress1 week ago

HRC: GOP reconciliation bill would imperil critical LGBTQ-specific programs

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District of Columbia3 hours ago

Blade’s Lou Chibbaro subject of new film premiering May 29

District of Columbia22 hours ago

D.C. Black Pride 2025: Events, parties, and empowerment

Maryland1 day ago

Wes Moore signs HIV decriminalization bill

Delaware2 days ago

Delaware considers enshrining same-sex marriage into state Constitution

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Rehoboth Beach6 days ago

Ashley Biden to speak at Blade’s Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach

World

Cuba1 day ago

Cuban lawmakers to consider simplifying process for trans people to change IDs

National Assembly in July will reportedly debate proposal

Chile2 days ago

Chilean lawmakers back report that calls for suspension of program for trans children

Iran2 days ago

Underground queer network challenges Iranian regime

El Salvador3 days ago

El Salvador conmemora el 17M bajo un clima de miedo y retroceso en derechos LGBTQ

The Vatican4 days ago

Pope Leo XIV: Family based on ‘stable union between a man and a woman’

World6 days ago

Global LGBTQ rights crackdown overshadows this year’s IDAHOBiT

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National1 day ago

Medical groups file lawsuit over Trump deletion of health information

Crucial datasets included LGBTQ, HIV resources

U.S. Federal Courts3 days ago

Federal judge scraps trans-inclusive workplace discrimination protections

The White House3 days ago

Trump travels to Middle East countries with death penalty for homosexuality

State Department2 weeks ago

Rubio mum on Hungary’s Pride ban

Federal Government2 weeks ago

HRC memo details threats to LGBTQ community in Trump budget

U.S. Supreme Court2 weeks ago

Supreme Court allows Trump admin to enforce trans military ban

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Photos2 days ago

PHOTOS: Equality Prince William Pride

Fourth annual event held in Old Town Manassas

Photos3 days ago

PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party

Dining4 days ago

Lucky Pollo stretches its wings at 14th and U

Theater5 days ago

Mike Millan prepares to co-host Helen Hayes Awards

Out & About6 days ago

Documentary about Blade reporter to premiere this month

Calendar6 days ago

Calendar: May 16-22

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PHOTOS: Mr., Mx, & Miss Capital Pride Pageant

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homepage news5 years ago

Va. Senate passes nondiscrimination bill

Virginia Values Act top legislative priority for Democrats
homepage news5 years ago

DNC chair calls for ‘recanvass’ after Iowa caucuses fiasco

Buttigieg, Sanders were in virtual tie amid uncertainty over results
a&e features5 years ago

Queer Women of Washington Award Nominations

Nominations open through February 16th
a&e features5 years ago

QUEERY: Shae Agee

The Lutheran Volunteer Corps director answers 20 queer questions
Health5 years ago

Anti-trans bill dies in Florida

Doctors offering care could have faced felony charges
Health5 years ago

AIDS vaccine trial fails in South Africa

Panel found little impact in test group
homepage news5 years ago

Pro-LGBT priest speaks at Catholic college presidents’ meeting

Martin known for his outspoken advocacy for inclusion
a&e features5 years ago

Ross Mathews shares ‘rossipes,’ cocktails, celeb gossip and more

New book ‘Name Drop’ is collection of his favorite happy hour tales
homepage news5 years ago

Failure to mandate treatment for Alice Carter was ‘death sentence’

Expert in homeless programs notes ‘collective failure’ of safety net
Arts & Entertainment5 years ago

Ben Platt to perform at GLAAD Media Awards

Actor and singer Ben Platt will perform at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York City next month. GLAAD announced on Wednesday that the Tony-winning “Dear...