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Congress17 hours ago

Wasserman Schultz: Allies must do more to support LGBTQ Jews

A Wider Bridge honored Fla. congresswoman at Capital Jewish Museum on Thursday

Arts & Entertainment20 hours ago

Eugene Levy: Every queer character is ‘steppingstone to a better place’

World Pride 202520 hours ago

U.S. Park Service closes Dupont Circle Park for WorldPride weekend

Delaware20 hours ago

Delaware Gov. Meyer announces LGBTQ commission

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Out & About7 months ago

17th Street High Heel Race returns Tuesday

The 37th annual 17th Street High Heel Race, sponsored by the mayor’s office, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 29....

Sports3 years ago

Brittney Griner’s wife thanks fans for support during Russia detainment

Sports3 years ago

Russia is holding lesbian WNBA star Brittney Griner on drug charges

Photos3 years ago

PHOTOS: Washington Wizards Pride Night

Sports3 years ago

U.S. Soccer bans anti-gay chants at sanctioned matches

Real Estate3 years ago

Can I afford anything in D.C. for $350,000?

Virginia3 years ago

Comings & Goings

White House has ‘no plans’ to recognize Pride month

District of Columbia5 days ago

Mayor Bowser hosts WorldPride welcome event after Shakira cancels

District of Columbia2 days ago

D.C. church removes Pride decorations from house rented to gay tenants

District of Columbia4 days ago

D.C. police chief rescinds request to close Dupont Circle Park for WorldPride

Opinions2 days ago

Making sense of a dark Pride season

District of Columbia4 days ago

U.S. Park Service orders Dupont Circle park closed during WorldPride weekend

District of Columbia3 days ago

In town for WorldPride? Take a D.C. LGBTQ walking tour

World Pride 2025

Photos17 hours ago

PHOTOS: Capital Pride Honors

Annual awards ceremony held at National Building Museum

Photos18 hours ago

PHOTOS: Latinx Pride Party

World Pride 20252 days ago

WorldPride conference speaker unable to travel to D.C. after visa waiver program eligibility revoked

World Pride 20252 days ago

Deacon Maccubbin reflects on 50 years of D.C. Pride celebrations

Opinions2 days ago

Making sense of a dark Pride season

District of Columbia3 days ago

In town for WorldPride? Take a D.C. LGBTQ walking tour

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Politics

Congress2 days ago

Sen. Schiff proposes resolution urging DOD not to rename U.S. Naval Ship Harvey Milk

Pentagon reportedly plans to change the name of ship named for gay rights icon

Congress2 weeks ago

House passes reconciliation with gender-affirming care funding ban

Congress2 weeks ago

Gerry Connolly dies at 75 after battle with esophageal cancer

Congress2 weeks ago

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

Congress3 weeks ago

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

Politics3 weeks ago

Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

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Local

Local22 hours ago

Comings & Goings

Delaware2 days ago

Delaware Pride Festival returns this Saturday

District of Columbia2 days ago

D.C. church removes Pride decorations from house rented to gay tenants

Baltimore2 days ago

Baltimore Pride plans to ‘take action’ in annual Pride festival

World Pride 20252 days ago

Deacon Maccubbin reflects on 50 years of D.C. Pride celebrations

Opinions2 days ago

Making sense of a dark Pride season

World

Japan1 day ago

Japan should end abusive detention conditions for transgender people

Mistreatment exacerbated by 'hostage justice' system

Uganda4 days ago

Trans Ugandans build power through business

Argentina4 days ago

Two trans women document Argentina military dictatorship’s persecution

Ghana5 days ago

LGBTQ people, allies targeted in Ghanaian cities

India7 days ago

India’s ‘pink economy’ could bolster economic growth

United Kingdom1 week ago

Four UK Pride organizations ban political parties from events

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National News

National2 days ago

A husband’s story: Michael Carroll reflects on life with Edmund White

Iconic author died this week; ‘no sunnier human in the world’

District of Columbia3 days ago

In town for WorldPride? Take a D.C. LGBTQ walking tour

The White House3 days ago

White House has ‘no plans’ to recognize Pride month

U.S. Federal Courts3 days ago

Judge blocks Trump’s order for prison officials to withhold gender affirming care

U.S. Military/Pentagon3 days ago

Hegseth orders Navy to rename Harvey Milk ship

California1 week ago

DOJ launches investigation into Calif. trans student-athlete policy

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Arts & Entertainment

Out & About20 hours ago

Trans Unity Coalition celebrates Pride with march, workshops

Organization to host rally at U.S. Capitol

Calendar21 hours ago

Calendar: June 6-12

Movies2 days ago

Queer movies and shows to watch this summer

Theater7 days ago

‘We Are Gathered’ a powerful contemplation of queer equality

Out & About7 days ago

Justice-centered theater production comes to D.C.

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Celebrate Pride with a thoughtful book club

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Photos

Photos2 weeks ago

PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

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PHOTOS: Silver Pride

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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards

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PHOTOS: D.C. Trans Pride

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PHOTOS: Equality Prince William Pride

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PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party

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homepage news6 years ago

Prominent Haitian LGBTQ activist found dead

Reports indicate Charlot Jeudy may have been poisoned
homepage news6 years ago

DOJ Pride warns Barr of employee ‘dismay’ over Title VII cases

Trump administration argues federal civil rights law excludes LGBTQ people
homepage news6 years ago

Canadian diplomats highlight country’s LGBTQ rights record

Justin Trudeau re-elected last month after brownface scandal
Arts & Entertainment6 years ago

Family fare, Oscar bait, franchises pepper holiday ’19 movie season

All-star cast leads Fox News harassment drama ‘Bombshell’
homepage news6 years ago

Anti-LGBTQ hate crimes in El Salvador on the rise

President Nayib Bukele has not publicly condemned murders
Arts & Entertainment6 years ago

Cannes Queer Palm winner set for wide release in US

“Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” the highly lauded winner of the Queer Palm prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, is getting a wider release...
Out & About6 years ago

Shepard plaque to be dedicated

Ceremony for hate crime victim is Dec. 2
Out & About6 years ago

Ben and Jinkx join forces

‘All I Want’ tour is Nov. 29
Out & About6 years ago

Sending Kristina love

D.C.-area drag legend preps for surgery
Arts & Entertainment6 years ago

Ronan Farrow to be honored at Women in Entertainment gala

The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday announced that Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Ronan Farrow will receive the Equity in Entertainment Award at its annual Women in Entertainment...