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District of Columbia14 hours ago

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

Annual Black LGBTQ culture, community, and resilience celebration starts Wednesday

Cuba16 hours ago

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

Maryland19 hours ago

Wes Moore signs HIV decriminalization bill

National19 hours ago

Medical groups file lawsuit over Trump deletion of health information

Latest

Mexico8 months ago

Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female president

Former Mexico City mayor pledged to continue supporting LGBTQ rights

Books3 years ago

‘To Paradise’ is an unforgettable masterpiece

Florida3 years ago

Federal lawsuit alleges trans people abused in Miami jail after BLM protests

New Hampshire3 years ago

N.H. lawmaker may have defamed drag queens during hearing

National3 years ago

Gallup: More Americans identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before

Iowa3 years ago

Iowa Senate committee passes anti-trans youth sports ban bill

Sports3 years ago

Guadalajara to co-host 2023 Gay Games with Hong Kong

Antipathy toward queer workers

Local5 days ago

Comings & Goings

Theater5 days ago

Mike Millan prepares to co-host Helen Hayes Awards

The Vatican3 days ago

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

World Pride 20253 days ago

WorldPride events round-up

Dining3 days ago

Lucky Pollo stretches its wings at 14th and U

Real Estate3 days ago

Tips for buying a house in Rehoboth Beach

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’

More World Pride 2025

Politics

Congress1 day ago

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

Judiciary Committee markup slated for Wednesday morning

Congress2 days ago

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

Politics3 days ago

Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

Politics6 days ago

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

Congress7 days 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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Local

Delaware2 days ago

Delaware considers enshrining same-sex marriage into state Constitution

Local5 days ago

Comings & Goings

Rehoboth Beach6 days ago

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

District of Columbia6 days ago

LGBT exhibition at D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum opens May 16

District of Columbia1 week ago

Jeanine Pirro has mixed record on LGBTQ rights in N.Y.

District of Columbia1 week ago

Oral arguments held in Casa Ruby civil suit appeals case

World

Chile2 days ago

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

Country’s first transgender congresswoman condemned May 15 vote

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 Vatican3 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

World1 week ago

New stock exchange initiative promotes LGBTQ inclusion in private sector

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National News

U.S. Federal Courts2 days ago

Federal judge scraps trans-inclusive workplace discrimination protections

Ruling appears to contradict US Supreme Court precedent

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

Federal Government2 weeks ago

Trump admin cancels more than $800 million in LGBTQ health grants

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Arts & Entertainment

Photos2 days ago

PHOTOS: Equality Prince William Pride

Fourth annual event held in Old Town Manassas

Photos3 days ago

PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party

Dining3 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

Photos1 week ago

PHOTOS: Xunami Muse at Shakers

Photos3 weeks ago

PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

Photos1 month ago

PHOTOS: Cherry ‘Fire’

Photos1 month ago

PHOTOS: Night of Champions

Photos1 month ago

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

Photos2 months ago

PHOTOS: La Loca

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Arts & Entertainment6 years ago

Winter is a great season to visit Paris

Bustling French capital full of museums, gay nightlife
homepage news6 years ago

Sanders slams Trump anti-gay adoption rule in speech to LGBTQ leaders

2020 hopeful touts being only candidate to have voted against DOMA
Autos6 years ago

Auto-themed holiday gifts

Bring miles of smiles to gearheads and others on your shopping list
Opinions6 years ago

Gays seem to be Mayor Pete’s worst critics

Why do we think we’re not ready for primetime?
Theater6 years ago

Auditionees share lives in Signature’s ‘A Chorus Line’

Audience poll was key to reviving classic ’75 musical
Sports6 years ago

New Blade sports series launch — Game Changers: John Jack Gallagher

Local photographer found circuitous route to sports glory
Out & About6 years ago

Calendar: Nov. 15-21

Parties, events and the observation of Transgender Day of Remembrance among this week's highlights
Bars & Parties6 years ago

DJ Honey to spin

Tart Queer Dance Party is Nov. 23
Financial6 years ago

Pepco’s Robbie Atkins on the importance of visibility

‘When you see yourself represented, you are able to aspire for more’
Arts & Entertainment6 years ago

Director Banks confirms Stewart’s “Charlie’s Angels” character is gay

Director Elizabeth Banks is generating buzz ahead of the opening weekend for her new film, the latest reboot of “Charlie’s Angels,” with her comments clarifying the...