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Uruguay8 hours ago

Former Uruguayan president José Mujica dies at 89

One-time guerrilla fighter signed marriage equality law in 2012

District of Columbia11 hours ago

Oral arguments held in Casa Ruby civil suit appeals case

Congress14 hours ago

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

District of Columbia15 hours ago

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

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Wis. governor vetoes ban on transgender student athletes

Tony Evers blocked measure to bar gender affirming medical care for minors

Opinions6 years ago

Inverted leadership: EU looks to the LGBT+ community

News6 years ago

50 House Dems urge State Dept. to reverse ban on Pride flags

Opinions6 years ago

Proud to keep Judy Garland’s legacy alive

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Watch: Taron Egerton joins Elton John for ‘Your Song’ duet

Arts & Entertainment6 years ago

Ariana Grande apologizes to fans for anti-LGBTQ protest outside concert

homepage news6 years ago

Botswana High Court decriminalizes homosexuality in country

Del. Gov. Meyer to join Washington Blade party in Rehoboth on Friday

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Mayor joins ribbon-cutting for opening of D.C. LGBTQ seniors home

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

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I’m a lesbian and LGBTQ books would have changed my life

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DJs to hold panel discussion on music, identity

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Dr. Fauci receives Harvey Milk Award, reflects on legacy of love and public health

World Pride 2025

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

Washington is set to host a vibrant, multi-day celebration spotlighting the city's trans and gender-diverse community with a daylong conference,...

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

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

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

Legislation would codify federal LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination protections

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George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for fraud case

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Democratic lawmakers travel to El Salvador, demand information about gay Venezuelan asylum seeker

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House Republicans advance two anti-trans education bills

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Dr. Fauci receives Harvey Milk Award, reflects on legacy of love and public health

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Mayor joins ribbon-cutting for opening of D.C. LGBTQ seniors home

Virginia6 days ago

Va. officials investigate Loudoun County schools over trans student in locker room

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Trinidad and Tobago19 hours ago

OAS commission criticizes Trinidad and Tobago homosexuality recriminalization ruling

Activist planning to appeal March 25 decision to UK Privy Council

Cuba2 days ago

No olvidar el 11 de mayo

The Vatican6 days ago

American cardinal chosen as next pope

Vanuatu6 days ago

Vanuatu lawmakers consider constitutional amendment to recognize two genders

El Salvador7 days ago

Artistas drag marchan por derechos laborales, visibilidad LGBTQ en El Salvador

Brazil1 week ago

Brazilian crossdresser opens studio to help fellow crossdressers

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Rubio mum on Hungary’s Pride ban

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

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HRC memo details threats to LGBTQ community in Trump budget

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Supreme Court allows Trump admin to enforce trans military ban

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Trump admin cancels more than $800 million in LGBTQ health grants

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

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Trump nominates Mike Waltz to become next UN ambassador

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1-in-3 transgender people report living in poverty
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Will gay and lesbian neighborhoods resurge?

Trump-Pence era underscores importance of LGBT communities
Books8 years ago

Legendary female athletes celebrated in new coffeetable book

Photo-packed tome full of factoids, obscure tales
Theater8 years ago

‘Into the Woods’ production a stretch for out music director

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Trans activist hopes to open Richmond homeless shelter

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Saint Nick appears like never seen before
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Fidel’s death leaves us with everything to do

Trump ‘gives’ an enemy back to Cuban government
Photos8 years ago

PHOTOS: Holiday Heatwave

Annual event held at HRC Equality Center
Arts & Entertainment8 years ago

Kelly Osbourne wants LGBT community to give Trump a chance

Kelly Osbourne wants the LGBT community to give President-elect Donald Trump a chance. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Osbourne, 32, accepted the Trevor Honoree Award for...