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Federal Government2 minutes ago

DOE investigates Smith College’s trans-inclusive policy

New investigation into the historic, exclusive all-women’s college signals a ramp-up by the Trump administration in rolling back transgender rights.

Arts & Entertainment5 hours ago

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Ukraine7 hours ago

Ukrainian MPs advance new Civil Code without protections for same-sex couples

New York24 hours ago

Gay ICE detainee freed after 150 days in detention

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Business2 years ago

Small businesses and a big plan

Kamala Harris’s plan could impact D.C. small LGBTQ-owned establishments

Arts & Entertainment7 years ago

Stormy Daniels reveals she’s bisexual amid Tomi Lahren Twitter feud

Theater7 years ago

Singers shine in Signature’s Judy Garland tribute cabaret

Local7 years ago

The Trevor Project sends gay bunny books to Karen Pence’s anti-LGBT school

homepage news7 years ago

Va. Senate approves two nondiscrimination bills

Noticias en Español7 years ago

EXCLUSIVO: Abogado gana el primer juicio por homofobia en México

News7 years ago

Tulsi Gabbard apologizes for anti-gay past in new video

Republicans attach five anti-LGBTQ riders to State Department funding bill

Opinions3 days ago

Tennessee’s trans data bill a frightening omen

Congress5 days ago

Bill seeks to block global gag rule expansion

New Zealand4 days ago

New Zealand blood donation rules shift

Noticias en Español4 days ago

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District of Columbia4 days ago

Judge issues revised order in Capital Pride stalking case

Politics

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Bill seeks to block global gag rule expansion

Policy now bans US foreign aid to groups promoting 'gender ideology'

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2026 Midterm Elections4 weeks ago

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Trump’s war threats trigger rare 25th Amendment discussion

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Report: Grenell wants Russian ambassadorship

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District of Columbia4 days ago

Judge issues revised order in Capital Pride stalking case

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Both sides propose revised orders in Capital Pride stalking case

Rehoboth Beach6 days ago

Rehoboth’s Blue Moon sold; new owners to preserve LGBTQ legacy

Delaware6 days ago

Rep. Sarah McBride reflects on first year in Congress amid political backlash

District of Columbia6 days ago

U.S. Attorney’s Office fails to reinstate hate crime charge in anti-gay assault

Maryland6 days ago

Baltimore Heritage wants Md. LGBTQ historical sites added to National Registry

World

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How do you vote a child out of their future?

Students reportedly expelled from Eswatini schools over alleged same-sex relationships

Russia1 day ago

Under new extremism laws, LGBTQ Russians must fight to survive

New Zealand4 days ago

New Zealand blood donation rules shift

European Union5 days ago

European Parliament backs EU-wide conversion therapy ban

Philippines6 days ago

Filipino HIV/AIDS group questions US, Philippines health agreement

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Botswana repeals colonial-era sodomy law

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Republicans attach five anti-LGBTQ riders to State Department funding bill

Spending package would restrict Pride flags on federal buildings, trans healthcare, LGBTQ envoys

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Advocacy groups issue US travel advisory ahead of World Cup

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House Republicans push nationwide ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

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Diverse cast tackles ‘Aguardiente’ at GALA Hispanic Theatre

Best friends rediscover their Caribbean heritage in new musical

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The queer appeal of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

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PHOTOS: Scarlet’s Bake Sale

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