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World Pride 202510 hours ago

Tourists, locals express concerns about WorldPride security

Officials say no credible threats have been reported

World12 hours ago

New stock exchange initiative promotes LGBTQ inclusion in private sector

District of Columbia13 hours ago

Rainbow History Project WorldPride exhibition to open May 18

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Jeanine Pirro has mixed record on LGBTQ rights in N.Y.

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Theater1 year ago

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Antoni Porowski shared food and laughter at Bentzen Ball Comedy Brunch

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homepage news7 years ago

Synagogue massacre sparks outpouring of grief in Pittsburgh

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Opinions7 years ago

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LGBT groups denounce Pittsburgh synagogue shooting as ‘horrific attack’

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Politics

Congress1 day ago

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

Republicans on House Ways and Means Committee released full text Monday

Congress2 weeks ago

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

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George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for fraud case

Congress3 weeks ago

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EXCLUSIVE: Garcia demands answers on deportation of gay Venezuelan asylum seeker

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District of Columbia1 day ago

Oral arguments held in Casa Ruby civil suit appeals case

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

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

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Blade names Delaware journalism fellowship recipient

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

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World

Peru14 hours ago

Peruvian activists react to Pope Leo XIV’s election

American-born pontiff was bishop of Chiclayo

Uruguay1 day ago

Former Uruguayan president José Mujica dies at 89

Trinidad and Tobago2 days ago

OAS commission criticizes Trinidad and Tobago homosexuality recriminalization ruling

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American cardinal chosen as next pope

Vanuatu6 days ago

Vanuatu lawmakers consider constitutional amendment to recognize two genders

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National News

State Department1 week ago

Rubio mum on Hungary’s Pride ban

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

Federal Government1 week ago

HRC memo details threats to LGBTQ community in Trump budget

U.S. Supreme Court1 week ago

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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2016 Most Eligible LGBT Singles Voting

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Lady Gaga performs moving Super Bowl 50 national anthem

pop singer hits the high notes
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