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Maryland13 hours ago

White House threatens Anne Arundel schools over gender identity policy

District faces possible legal action or loss of federal funding

Netherlands17 hours ago

Dutch queen opens World Pride in Amsterdam

Obituary19 hours ago

Gary Sutton, known for ‘warmth and laughter,’ dies at 62

Germany2 days ago

1 dead, 29 injured in Berlin Pride attack

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Congress1 year ago

Wasserman Schultz: Allies must do more to support LGBTQ Jews

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

homepage news6 years ago

Stein Club to vote on endorsement for Biden, D.C. Council candidates

homepage news6 years ago

Team Rayceen, Blade, Stein Club conclude forum series for at-large Council candidates

Coronavirus6 years ago

Ruby Corado released from hospital following COVID symptoms

homepage news6 years ago

Two lawsuits challenge new Va. LGBTQ rights law

Opinions6 years ago

A letter to Soraya Santiago (1947-2020)

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Washington Blade National Coming Out Day at The Wharf

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Opinions5 days ago

No Pride without Disability Pride

Opinions5 days ago

Trump tries to scare Americans into not voting

Brazil5 days ago

2026 International AIDS Conference to take place in Rio

Opinions4 days ago

Pentagon says hormones make trans troops unfit but gives them to men

National4 days ago

At Alliance Defending Freedom’s summit, church and state are one

Virginia4 days ago

Winsome Earle-Sears launches campaign against Va. marriage equality amendment

Politics

Congress5 days ago

House blocks effort to codify transgender servicemember ban into law

Lawmakers approved two anti-trans NDAA amendments

Congress2 weeks ago

Lindsey Graham has passed away. Do LGBTQ people have a right to celebrate his death?

Congress2 weeks ago

Political drama in Angie Craig’s Minn. Senate race heats up

Congress2 weeks ago

Lindsey Graham dies at 71

2026 Midterm Elections3 weeks ago

As Washington shifts right, Democratic Socialists gain ground

Politics3 weeks ago

In Trump’s divided America, Michael Weinstein’s AHF responds

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Virginia4 days ago

Winsome Earle-Sears launches campaign against Va. marriage equality amendment

District of Columbia5 days ago

D.C. Council approves increased funding for Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs

Rehoboth Beach6 days ago

Craig Thier says experience, civility are key to Rehoboth’s future

District of Columbia6 days ago

Is the Metro safe for riders?

District of Columbia1 week ago

Wanda Alston Foundation announces passing of founding executive director Brian Watson

Baltimore1 week ago

The government pressured USA Rugby to ban transgender women. A Baltimore team refused to comply.

World

Brazil5 days ago

2026 International AIDS Conference to take place in Rio

US funding cuts have significantly impacted global HIV/AIDS fight

Poland7 days ago

Polish president vetoes same-sex relationship recognition bills

India2 weeks ago

Expected India Supreme Court ruling could shape future LGBTQ rights cases

Venezuela2 weeks ago

Advocacy groups join Venezuela earthquake relief efforts

Mexico2 weeks ago

Mexico’s first openly gay mayor killed

Noticias en Español2 weeks ago

Un terremoto también se vive desde el exilio

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National4 days ago

At Alliance Defending Freedom’s summit, church and state are one

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) among speakers

Puerto Rico6 days ago

LGBTQ ‘human rights crisis is unfolding in Puerto Rico’

North Carolina7 days ago

In the middle of the Bible Belt, a summer camp lets trans kids exhale

National7 days ago

Remembering Victoria Cruz, Stonewall veteran and beloved trans activist

National1 week ago

DOJ seeks to dismiss some claims in gay FBI employee’s bias lawsuit

North Carolina1 week ago

Authorities investigate officer-involved shooting outside Asheville gay bar

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Photos16 hours ago

PHOTOS: Front Royal Pride

Third annual LGBTQ celebration held in Virginia town

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Summer in the City: Free exhibits, movies, more fill D.C.’s calendar

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D.C. summer theater offers something for every taste

Movies3 days ago

‘Into the Grey’ unites Cavill, Gyllenhaal for thrills and gay love

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Calendar: July 24-30

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PHOTOS: Vitamin C at JR.’s

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PHOTOS: Rehoboth Beach Pride Festival

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PHOTOS: Westminster Pride

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PHOTOS: Emerald City Pride

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PHOTOS: Crush Dance Bar

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PHOTOS: Frederick Pride Festival

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