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U.S. Supreme Court22 hours ago

Supreme Court rejects Kim Davis’s effort to overturn landmark marriage ruling

Justices declined to revisit the Obergefell decision

National22 hours ago

I’m transgender. I’m autistic. And Trump’s SNAP chaos is frightening

District of Columbia23 hours ago

Capital Pride files anti-stalking complaint against local LGBTQ activist

Pennsylvania3 days ago

Erica Deuso elected as Pa.’s first openly transgender mayor

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The White House5 days ago

Political leaders, activists reflect on Dick Cheney’s passing

Former VP died on Monday at 84

Real Estate3 weeks ago

How a gov’t shutdown impacts D.C. real estate market

The White House3 weeks ago

Breaking: Trump grants clemency to George Santos

Photos4 weeks ago

PHOTOS: Pride Franklin County

Virginia4 weeks ago

Buttigieg to campaign for Spanberger next week in Va.

Out & About4 weeks ago

SMYAL committee to host its first-ever trivia night

Out & About4 weeks ago

Annapolis Pride Fest is here

‘Sandwich guy’ not guilty in assault case

National5 days ago

Pelosi won’t seek re-election next year

U.S. Supreme Court5 days ago

Supreme Court rules White House can implement anti-trans passport policy

Commentary5 days ago

Midterms proved respecting trans lives isn’t optional; it’s essential to democracy

U.S. Supreme Court4 days ago

LGBTQ legal leaders to Supreme Court: ‘honor your precedent, protect our families’

Out & About4 days ago

Gala Hispanic Theatre’s Flamenco Festival returns

Commentary4 days ago

Nancy Pelosi: an LGBTQ appreciation of the retiring House speaker emerita

Politics

Politics1 week ago

Former VP Dick Cheney dies at 84

Supported marriage equality before it was legalized

New Hampshire3 weeks ago

John E. Sununu to run for NH Senate seat

Politics3 weeks ago

Homophobia, racism, and Nazis: The dark side of rising Republican leaders

Congress4 weeks ago

Five HIV/AIDS activists arrested outside Susan Collins’s D.C. office

Federal Government2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Trump admin blocks $1.25 million in LGBTQ, DEI grants, which may violate federal law

Congress2 months ago

Mike Waltz confirmed as next UN ambassador

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District of Columbia5 days ago

‘Sandwich guy’ not guilty in assault case

Maryland6 days ago

Democrats hold leads in almost every race of Annapolis municipal election

Virginia6 days ago

Democrats increase majority in Va. House of Delegates

District of Columbia6 days ago

Trial begins for man charged with throwing sandwich at federal agent

Virginia6 days ago

Gay Republican loses race for Virginia lieutenant governor

Virginia6 days ago

Jones elected next Va. AG

World

El Salvador17 hours ago

El Salvador: el costo del silencio oficial ante la violencia contra la comunidad LGBTQ

Entidades estatales son los agresores principales

Botswana7 days ago

The first courageous annual Palapye Pride in Botswana

Jamaica1 week ago

Jamaican LGBTQ group launches Hurricane Melissa relief fund

Caribbean2 weeks ago

Double exclusion, equal dignity

European Union2 weeks ago

Former Irish prime minister: Europe is leader in global LGBTQ rights movement

United Kingdom2 weeks ago

King Charles III unveils memorial to British LGBTQ servicemembers

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National News

U.S. Supreme Court4 days ago

LGBTQ legal leaders to Supreme Court: ‘honor your precedent, protect our families’

Experts insist Kim Davis case lacks merit

U.S. Supreme Court5 days ago

Supreme Court rules White House can implement anti-trans passport policy

National5 days ago

Pelosi won’t seek re-election next year

The White House6 days ago

White House refugee cap is ‘a national disgrace’

New Jersey6 days ago

Blue wave hits Northeast: Sherrill and Mamdani lead Democratic comeback

Michigan7 days ago

FBI thwarts Halloween terror plot targeting Mich. LGBTQ bars

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Arts & Entertainment

Dining20 hours ago

Spark Social House to start serving alcohol

D.C.’s only ‘LGBTQ alcohol-free bar’ changes course

Photos20 hours ago

PHOTOS: Miss Gay Mid-Atlantic America

Books2 days ago

A history of lesbian workarounds to build family

Theater2 days ago

Astounding ‘LIZZIE’ builds on legendary axe murder tale

Movies3 days ago

Superb direction, performances create a ‘Day’ to remember

Out & About4 days ago

Gala Hispanic Theatre’s Flamenco Festival returns

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PHOTOS: Halloween

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PHOTOS: High Heel Race

Photos2 weeks ago

PHOTOS: HoCo Pride

Photos3 weeks ago

PHOTOS: No Kings rally in D.C.

Photos3 weeks ago

PHOTOS: Best of LGBTQ D.C. Awards Party

Photos4 weeks ago

PHOTOS: Pride Franklin County

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Opinions2 months ago

Despite the challenges, LGBTQ people live beautiful lives

Finding joy and love amid the political attacks
Calendar2 months ago

Calendar: September 26-October 2

LGBTQ events in the days to come
Health2 months ago

Developing countries to receive breakthrough HIV prevention drug at low cost

Announcement coincided with UN General Assembly
District of Columbia2 months ago

Brianne Nadeau announces she won’t run for reelection

Gay ANC commissioner among those running for Ward 1 Council seat in 2026
Out & About2 months ago

Foundry Methodist to celebrate anniversary of marriage equality

Foundry United Methodist Church will celebrate the 30th anniversary of becoming a Reconciling Church and 15 years of marriage equality on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2...
Opinions2 months ago

Trump now threatens free speech protections

Our unhinged president embraces authoritarian practices
District of Columbia2 months ago

Log Cabin Republicans accused of disrupting Kennedy Center performance by ‘liberal’ musician

‘A calculated attempt to intimidate and harass me at my own show’
a&e features2 months ago

Why ‘Rocky Horror’ resonates 50 years later

Filmmaker Michael Varrati says ‘queer persistence is an act of resistance’
Virginia2 months ago

Va. statewide candidates differ widely on LGBTQ rights

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears ‘morally opposed’ to marriage equality
Sponsored2 months ago

Are Casinos in the US LGBTQ-Friendly?

Casinos in the United States are great locations where individuals can gather to have fun, and their level of LGBTQ+ friendliness may vary depending on the...