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U.S. Federal Courts9 hours ago

Federal judge scraps trans-inclusive workplace discrimination protections

Ruling appears to contradict US Supreme Court precedent

Congress11 hours ago

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

World Pride 202516 hours ago

WorldPride events round-up

The White House18 hours ago

Trump travels to Middle East countries with death penalty for homosexuality

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Real Estate9 months ago

Let the beach house daydreams begin

There are many options for purchasing that second home

National4 years ago

White House announces two LGBTQ women nominated for federal courts

Music & Concerts4 years ago

“I can be part of the change,” LGBTQ ally Country artist, Miranda Lambert

National4 years ago

Federal authorities arrest three men in connection with trans Puerto Rico woman’s murder

News4 years ago

Sen. Klobuchar leads Dems in seeking answers on LGBTQ asylum seekers

Politics4 years ago

Texas governor calls for 2nd special session, anti-trans bill on agenda

National4 years ago

Biden Administration extends Student Loan pause until January 31, 2022

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

a&e features5 days ago

Down to shuck!

Opinions5 days ago

Virginia 2025 GOP ticket gives DEI a bad name

Congress5 days ago

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

a&e features5 days ago

In stressful times, escape to Rehoboth Beach

Movies4 days ago

‘Pink Narcissus’ reasserts queer identity in the face of repression

Politics4 days ago

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

World Pride 2025

World Pride 20256 days ago

Tourists, locals express concerns about WorldPride security

Officials say no credible threats have been reported

District of Columbia6 days ago

Rainbow History Project WorldPride exhibition to open May 18

District of Columbia7 days ago

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

District of Columbia7 days ago

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

Commentary2 weeks ago

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

a&e features2 weeks ago

Your guide to the many Pride celebrations in D.C. region

More World Pride 2025

Politics

Politics1 day ago

Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

The former president and his family are reviewing treatment options, according to a statement

Politics4 days ago

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

Congress5 days ago

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

Congress7 days ago

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

Congress3 weeks ago

Top Congressional Democrats reintroduce Equality Act on Trump’s 100th day in office

Politics4 weeks ago

George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for fraud case

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Local

Local3 days ago

Comings & Goings

Rehoboth Beach4 days ago

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

District of Columbia4 days ago

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

District of Columbia6 days ago

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

District of Columbia6 days ago

Oral arguments held in Casa Ruby civil suit appeals case

District of Columbia7 days ago

Celebrate Frank Kameny’s 100th birthday at Supreme Court event

World

El Salvador15 hours ago

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

Activistas denunciaron al gobierno de Nayib Bukele

The Vatican1 day ago

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

World4 days ago

Global LGBTQ rights crackdown overshadows this year’s IDAHOBiT

World6 days ago

New stock exchange initiative promotes LGBTQ inclusion in private sector

Peru6 days ago

Peruvian activists react to Pope Leo XIV’s election

Uruguay6 days ago

Former Uruguayan president José Mujica dies at 89

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National News

State Department2 weeks ago

Rubio mum on Hungary’s Pride ban

Lawmakers on April 30 urged secretary of state to condemn anti-LGBTQ bill, constitutional amendment

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

Federal Government3 weeks ago

RFK Jr.’s HHS report pushes therapy, not medical interventions, for trans youth

The White House3 weeks ago

Trump nominates Mike Waltz to become next UN ambassador

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Arts & Entertainment

Photos16 hours ago

PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party

Gov. Meyer speaks at annual Rehoboth event

Dining1 day ago

Lucky Pollo stretches its wings at 14th and U

Theater3 days ago

Mike Millan prepares to co-host Helen Hayes Awards

Out & About4 days ago

Documentary about Blade reporter to premiere this month

Calendar4 days ago

Calendar: May 16-22

Movies4 days ago

‘Pink Narcissus’ reasserts queer identity in the face of repression

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Photos

Photos7 days 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

Photos1 month ago

PHOTOS: La Loca

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homepage news6 years ago

New information surfaces in 1999 D.C. gay murder

Conviction overturned in 2013 for man charged in activist’s death; guilty plea and reduced sentence in 2015
a&e features6 years ago

Rainbow Families plans weekend conference; gears up for legislative battles

D.C.-based resource agency expands its geography and mission
homepage news6 years ago

House Judiciary Committee passes Equality Act

Measure advanced by 22-10 vote margin
Commentary6 years ago

Journalist or activist?

Getting at the truth is not either/or
Arts & Entertainment6 years ago

‘Empire’ renewed for season six without Jussie Smollett

Show producers have 'no plans' for Jamal Lyon to return
Arts & Entertainment6 years ago

Oprah Winfrey nicknames Pete Buttigieg ‘Buttabeep, Buttaboop’

The media mogul is reading 'The Shortest Way Home'
homepage news6 years ago

McIntosh bid to become next Md. House speaker falls short

Lesbian lawmaker sought to succeed Michael Busch
Arts & Entertainment6 years ago

Former NFL star Jeff Rohrer is living with his husband, two kids and ex-wife

The ex-linebacker is the first NFL player to be in a same-sex marriage
homepage news6 years ago

Gay Chechen man with HIV seeks asylum in US

Attack outside Moscow bar captured on video
a&e features6 years ago

‘Pride on the Pier’ celebration returns to The Wharf during DC Pride

The Washington Blade, in partnership with LURe DC and The Wharf, is excited to announce the 2nd annual Pride on the Pier presented by Absolut during...