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Congress12 hours ago

Top Democrats re-introduce trans bill of rights

Lawmakers spoke outside US Capitol on Wednesday

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Meet D.C.’s Most Eligible Queer Singles

Local22 hours ago

Local LGBTQ groups, activists to commemorate Black History Month

District of Columbia22 hours ago

U.S. Attorney’s Office drops hate crime charge in anti-gay assault

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Let the beach house daydreams begin

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Arts & Entertainment7 years ago

Kevin Hart to appear on ‘Ellen’ Monday

Arts & Entertainment7 years ago

Pro wrestler Anthony Bowens comes out as gay

Local7 years ago

Longtime Whitman-Walker supporter John Grimberg dies at 65

Local7 years ago

Comings & Goings

homepage news7 years ago

Votar Sí o No, la encrucijada ante la nueva Constitución de Cuba

Out & About7 years ago

Queerbook photo shoot is Jan. 12

‘Octet’ explores the depths of digital addiction

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Opinions5 days ago

Why trans suffering is more palatable than trans ambition

Drag4 days ago

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Books4 days ago

New book explores homosexuality in ancient cultures

Opinions3 days ago

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Advice3 days ago

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Politics

2026 Midterm Elections1 week ago

LGBTQ Victory Fund looks beyond Washington for change in 2026

Vice President of Political Programs Daniel Hernández spoke with Blade

Congress1 week ago

New Equality Caucus vice chair endorses Equality Act, federal trans bill of rights

Congress3 weeks ago

McBride, other US lawmakers travel to Denmark

Congress4 weeks ago

Van Hollen speaks at ‘ICE Out for Good’ protest in D.C.

Congress2 months ago

Advocates say MTG bill threatens trans youth, families, and doctors

Politics2 months ago

LGBTQ Democrats say they’re ready to fight to win in 2026

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Local

District of Columbia2 days ago

Capital Pride wins anti-stalking order against local activist

Local5 days ago

Comings & Goings

District of Columbia6 days ago

D.C. pays $500,000 to settle lawsuit brought by gay Corrections Dept. employee

Virginia6 days ago

Spanberger signs bill that paves way for marriage amendment repeal referendum

District of Columbia6 days ago

D.C. non-profits find creative ways to aid the unhoused amid funding cuts

District of Columbia6 days ago

D.C. bar Rush facing eviction on charge of failing to pay rent

World

Senegal20 hours ago

A dozen Senegalese men arrested for ‘unnatural acts’

Popular journalist and musician among those taken into custody

Philippines2 days ago

Philippines Supreme Court rules same-sex couples can co-own property

Italy3 days ago

Olympics Pride House ‘really important for the community’

Colombia6 days ago

LGBTQ Venezuelans in Colombia uncertain about homeland’s future

Italy1 week ago

44 openly LGBTQ athletes to compete in Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

China2 weeks ago

Two Chinese men detained over AI-generated picture of pandas engaging in same-sex behavior

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National News

New York1 day ago

N.Y. lawmaker vows ‘Pride flag will fly again’ at Stonewall Monument

After a Jan. 21 policy shift, Pride flags were banned at national parks, prompting backlash from Bottcher and LGBTQ advocates.

Florida2 days ago

Disney’s Gay Days ‘has not been canceled’ despite political challenges

New York2 days ago

Pride flag removed from Stonewall Monument as Trump targets LGBTQ landmarks

Puerto Rico3 days ago

Bad Bunny shares Super Bowl stage with Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga

National1 week ago

Human Rights Watch sharply criticizes US in annual report

Maryland1 week ago

4th Circuit dismisses lawsuit against Montgomery County schools’ pronoun policy

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Drag4 days ago

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Photos

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