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Delaware4 hours ago

Delaware considers enshrining same-sex marriage into state Constitution

Senate Executive Committee will hear testimony on Wednesday

Chile7 hours ago

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

Iran8 hours ago

Underground queer network challenges Iranian regime

U.S. Federal Courts24 hours ago

Federal judge scraps trans-inclusive workplace discrimination protections

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District of Columbia9 months ago

Pannell withdraws candidacy for Ward 8 Council seat

Longtime activist backs another candidate challenging arrested incumbent

En Espanol4 years ago

Los refugios para solicitantes de asilo LGBTQ en la frontera entre México y EEUU están ‘desbordados’

Real Estate4 years ago

Migration patterns and what that means to the DMV

Opinions4 years ago

Opinion | Most people are transphobic

Theater4 years ago

‘Blackest Battle’ an innovative hip-hop musical

Books4 years ago

Leontyne Price book will inspire you to embrace opera

Movies4 years ago

‘Pray Away’ exposes horrors of ‘conversion therapy’

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

Movies5 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

District of Columbia5 days ago

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

World4 days ago

Global LGBTQ rights crackdown overshadows this year’s IDAHOBiT

Calendar4 days ago

Calendar: May 16-22

Out & About4 days ago

Documentary about Blade reporter to premiere this month

World Pride 2025

World Pride 20251 day ago

WorldPride events round-up

Something for everyone at upcoming celebration

World Pride 20256 days ago

Tourists, locals express concerns about WorldPride security

District of Columbia6 days 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

Congress1 day ago

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

Gay NH congressman hopes to succeed retiring US Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

Politics2 days ago

Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

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

Congress1 week 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

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Rehoboth Beach4 days ago

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

District of Columbia5 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 Columbia1 week ago

Oral arguments held in Casa Ruby civil suit appeals case

District of Columbia1 week ago

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

World

El Salvador1 day ago

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

Activistas denunciaron al gobierno de Nayib Bukele

The Vatican2 days 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

Uruguay7 days ago

Former Uruguayan president José Mujica dies at 89

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National News

The White House1 day ago

Trump travels to Middle East countries with death penalty for homosexuality

President traveled to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates

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

Federal Government3 weeks ago

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

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Arts & Entertainment

Photos6 hours ago

PHOTOS: Equality Prince William Pride

Fourth annual event held in Old Town Manassas

Photos1 day ago

PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party

Dining2 days 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

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PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

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PHOTOS: Night of Champions

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

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homepage news6 years ago

Four Va. school districts file legal briefs in support of Gavin Grimm

Federal court to hold trial in case in July
homepage news6 years ago

Poll: 70 percent of U.S. voters willing to vote for gay male president

But 52 percent says U.S. not ready
homepage news6 years ago

Lesbian magazine hung by ‘noose’ from D.C. light pole

Police list incident as anti-LGBT hate crime
Arts & Entertainment6 years ago

Watch: Siri and Alexa become wife and wife in celebration of Pride

The video was created by the Vienna Tourist Board for EuroPride
Television6 years ago

New HBO miniseries ‘Gentleman Jack’ explores life of ‘first modern lesbian’

Compelling, finely wrought tale brought roaring to life with great acting, period detail
Opinions6 years ago

Will Biden’s third try be the charm?

Frontrunner must overcome controversial votes, avoid gaffes
Arts & Entertainment6 years ago

Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson blast homophobic comment criticizing their relationship

The couple have been dating since May 2018
Arts & Entertainment6 years ago

Tony Award nominations 2019 announced

'Hadestown, 'Ain't Too Proud to Beg' lead the pack
homepage news6 years ago

Tensions overshadow Md. House speaker race

Maggie McIntosh running against Dereck E. Davis
homepage news6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidates decline to speak at anti-LGBT group’s summit

The Family Leader invited White House hopefuls to Iowa