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U.S. Federal Courts7 hours ago

Federal judge scraps trans-inclusive workplace discrimination protections

Ruling appears to contradict US Supreme Court precedent

Congress8 hours ago

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

World Pride 202513 hours ago

WorldPride events round-up

The White House15 hours ago

Trump travels to Middle East countries with death penalty for homosexuality

Latest

Commentary10 months ago

Hurricane Beryl: The need for an LGBTQ-inclusive disaster response in the Caribbean

Category 5 storm devastated southern Windward Islands, Jamaica

Books4 years ago

Get to know queer literary icon Adrienne Rich

Real Estate4 years ago

Inspections, electrical panels, and roofs, oh my!

Movies4 years ago

Winslet, Ronan have seaside rendezvous in ‘Ammonite’

Theater4 years ago

Studio’s new audio play has nothing to do with holidays

Books4 years ago

‘Big Tow’ has action, humor, and a lesbian romance

Opinions4 years ago

Hulu’s ‘Happiest Season’ provides queer holiday cheer

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

a&e features5 days ago

In stressful times, escape to Rehoboth Beach

Congress5 days ago

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

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 20255 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.

Commentary1 week ago

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

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

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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

Congress6 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

Politics3 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 Salvador12 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

Photos13 hours ago

PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party

Gov. Meyer speaks at annual Rehoboth event

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Lucky Pollo stretches its wings at 14th and U

Theater3 days ago

Mike Millan prepares to co-host Helen Hayes Awards

Out & About3 days ago

Documentary about Blade reporter to premiere this month

Calendar3 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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Opinions7 years ago

D.C. clergy, judges call on city to strip Trump Hotel’s liquor license

President lacks good character required of owners of licensed establishments
homepage news7 years ago

Lesbian candidate emerges as lead challenger in D.C. Council race

Main opponent disqualified from ballot in successful petition challenge
homepage news7 years ago

Vocal LGBTI rights opponent named Colombia’s ambassador to OAS

Alejandro Ordóñez fought same-sex marriage efforts
homepage news7 years ago

Whitman-Walker receives $85,000 grant for immigrant legal services

‘We are committed to protecting the rights of all our residents’
News7 years ago

Nuevo programa de radio estadounidense enfoca en temas LGBT en Cuba

Joe Cardona es presentador de 'Arcoíris' en Radio Martí
Arts & Entertainment7 years ago

Armie Hammer promises ‘Call Me By Your Name’ sequel ‘will happen’

The star confirms 'there are already people are working on it'
Arts & Entertainment7 years ago

Aaron Philip becomes first black, disabled, trans model to sign with Elite Model

The 17-year-old was scouted on social media
Arts & Entertainment7 years ago

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn say goodbye to ‘Project Runway’

The duo have been a part of the series since its 2004 premiere
Arts & Entertainment7 years ago

‘Queer Eye,’ RuPaul win big at Creative Emmys

'Drag Race, 'Jesus Christ Superstar' also score awards
a&e features7 years ago

2018 Best of Gay DC Finalist Voting

The 2018 Washington Blade Best of Gay DC Awards presented by ABSOLUT are here! Vote for your favorite finalist until September 26th. Winners will be announced...