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Congress5 hours ago

Wasserman Schultz: Allies must do more to support LGBTQ Jews

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

Arts & Entertainment7 hours ago

Eugene Levy: Every queer character is ‘steppingstone to a better place’

World Pride 20257 hours ago

U.S. Park Service closes Dupont Circle Park for WorldPride weekend

Delaware7 hours ago

Delaware Gov. Meyer announces LGBTQ commission

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World1 year ago

Out in the World: LGBTQ news from Europe and Asia

Russia investigating Duolingo for allegedly spreading 'LGBTQ propaganda'

News7 years ago

Victory Institute organiza talleres en Centroamérica

News7 years ago

It’s official: Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court

homepage news7 years ago

Victory Institute organizes workshops in Central America

News7 years ago

Susan Collins lambasted by LGBT groups for Kavanaugh support

homepage news7 years ago

House Democrats urge State Dept. to reverse new diplomatic visa policy

Arts & Entertainment7 years ago

Hedi Slimane blames homophobia for Celine debut criticism

White House has ‘no plans’ to recognize Pride month

District of Columbia4 days ago

Mayor Bowser hosts WorldPride welcome event after Shakira cancels

District of Columbia1 day ago

D.C. church removes Pride decorations from house rented to gay tenants

District of Columbia3 days ago

D.C. police chief rescinds request to close Dupont Circle Park for WorldPride

Opinions2 days ago

Making sense of a dark Pride season

District of Columbia3 days ago

U.S. Park Service orders Dupont Circle park closed during WorldPride weekend

District of Columbia2 days ago

In town for WorldPride? Take a D.C. LGBTQ walking tour

World Pride 2025

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PHOTOS: Capital Pride Honors

Annual awards ceremony held at National Building Museum

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PHOTOS: Latinx Pride Party

World Pride 20251 day ago

WorldPride conference speaker unable to travel to D.C. after visa waiver program eligibility revoked

World Pride 20251 day ago

Deacon Maccubbin reflects on 50 years of D.C. Pride celebrations

Opinions2 days ago

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District of Columbia2 days ago

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Politics

Congress1 day ago

Sen. Schiff proposes resolution urging DOD not to rename U.S. Naval Ship Harvey Milk

Pentagon reportedly plans to change the name of ship named for gay rights icon

Congress2 weeks ago

House passes reconciliation with gender-affirming care funding ban

Congress2 weeks ago

Gerry Connolly dies at 75 after battle with esophageal cancer

Congress2 weeks ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bill to criminalize gender affirming care advances

Congress3 weeks ago

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

Politics3 weeks ago

Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

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Local

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Comings & Goings

Delaware1 day ago

Delaware Pride Festival returns this Saturday

District of Columbia1 day ago

D.C. church removes Pride decorations from house rented to gay tenants

Baltimore1 day ago

Baltimore Pride plans to ‘take action’ in annual Pride festival

World Pride 20251 day ago

Deacon Maccubbin reflects on 50 years of D.C. Pride celebrations

Opinions2 days ago

Making sense of a dark Pride season

World

Japan11 hours ago

Japan should end abusive detention conditions for transgender people

Mistreatment exacerbated by 'hostage justice' system

Uganda3 days ago

Trans Ugandans build power through business

Argentina3 days ago

Two trans women document Argentina military dictatorship’s persecution

Ghana4 days ago

LGBTQ people, allies targeted in Ghanaian cities

India6 days ago

India’s ‘pink economy’ could bolster economic growth

United Kingdom1 week ago

Four UK Pride organizations ban political parties from events

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A husband’s story: Michael Carroll reflects on life with Edmund White

Iconic author died this week; ‘no sunnier human in the world’

District of Columbia2 days ago

In town for WorldPride? Take a D.C. LGBTQ walking tour

The White House2 days ago

White House has ‘no plans’ to recognize Pride month

U.S. Federal Courts3 days ago

Judge blocks Trump’s order for prison officials to withhold gender affirming care

U.S. Military/Pentagon3 days ago

Hegseth orders Navy to rename Harvey Milk ship

California1 week ago

DOJ launches investigation into Calif. trans student-athlete policy

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Arts & Entertainment

Out & About8 hours ago

Trans Unity Coalition celebrates Pride with march, workshops

Organization to host rally at U.S. Capitol

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Calendar: June 6-12

Movies1 day ago

Queer movies and shows to watch this summer

Theater6 days ago

‘We Are Gathered’ a powerful contemplation of queer equality

Out & About6 days ago

Justice-centered theater production comes to D.C.

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Celebrate Pride with a thoughtful book club

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Photos

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

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This Week’s Arts Hot Hits & Hidden Jewels

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homepage news9 years ago

Chief changes name of D.C. police gay liaison unit

Trans, bi added to be more ‘inclusive’
homepage news9 years ago

States to take center stage for LGBT movement in 2016

'Religious freedom' bills, pro-LGBT measures on the docket
homepage news9 years ago

Md. congressional candidate donates Shkreli contributions to charity

Will Jawando received $5,400 from ‘pharma bro’
Arts & Entertainment9 years ago

Barry Humphries slams Jenner as ‘publicity-seeking ratbag’

comedian defends Greer's transphobic remarks
homepage news9 years ago

Obama invokes LGBT rights to promote gun safety measures

President wipes away tears recalling first-grade victims in 2012
Arts & Entertainment9 years ago

Lesbians touch penis for first time in viral video

YouTube couple film unusual experiment
Arts & Entertainment9 years ago

Twitter bans homophobia and transphobia

Twitter announced last week that it has updated its policy rules to include a ban on homophobia and transphobia. The new Twitter Rules state ““You may...