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Virginia15 hours ago

Va. Supreme Court invalidates Democrat-backed redistricting plan

Voters narrowly approved new congressional districts last month

District of Columbia15 hours ago

Maren Morris to headline Capital Pride Concert

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Opinions2 years ago

Our existence is non-negotiable: A call to action for trans rights

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Health7 years ago

Bi vets especially at risk for PTSD

Books7 years ago

Hollywood guru becomes psychic enthusiast in new memoir

Bars & Parties7 years ago

New BENT party debuted Jan. 5 at 9:30 Club

Autos7 years ago

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Opinions7 years ago

Big and small screen — a new age of queer entertainment

homepage news7 years ago

New migrant caravan leaves Honduras

Under new extremism laws, LGBTQ Russians must fight to survive

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New York4 days ago

Gay ICE detainee freed after 150 days in detention

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Ukraine4 days ago

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

Federal Government3 days ago

DOE investigates Smith College’s trans-inclusive policy

Florida3 days ago

Key West Pride’s state funding pulled

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2026 Midterm Elections4 weeks ago

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District of Columbia2 days ago

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District of Columbia1 week ago

Judge issues revised order in Capital Pride stalking case

District of Columbia1 week ago

Both sides propose revised orders in Capital Pride stalking case

Rehoboth Beach1 week ago

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Delaware1 week ago

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

World

The Vatican2 days ago

New Vatican report acknowledges LGBTQ Catholics feel isolated in the church

Document contains testimonies of two gay married men

Ukraine4 days ago

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

Commentary4 days ago

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Russia5 days ago

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New Zealand1 week ago

New Zealand blood donation rules shift

European Union1 week ago

European Parliament backs EU-wide conversion therapy ban

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Barney Frank on trans rights, 2028, and the need to ‘reform the left’

Gay former congressman starts home hospice care while completing new book

Florida3 days ago

Key West Pride’s state funding pulled

Federal Government3 days ago

DOE investigates Smith College’s trans-inclusive policy

New York4 days ago

Gay ICE detainee freed after 150 days in detention

Federal Government1 week ago

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

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Theater5 days ago

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