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Maryland3 days ago

‘Girlfriends’ wanted for murder in Silver Spring, Md.

Montgomery County police say two charged with killing mother of one of them

National3 days ago

Madonna turns Times Square into massive dance floor

Hungary4 days ago

Charges against Budapest mayor for organizing Pride march dropped

National4 days ago

Gallup finds LGBTQ support among Americans is dropping

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Aubrey Plaza, Hollywood’s most ironic star, delivers one-two punch

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Blade wins 6 journalism awards

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Mary Washington looks to unseat longtime Md. state senator

homepage news8 years ago

Trump admin adopts Obama-era goals in fighting HIV/AIDS

Arts & Entertainment8 years ago

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ renewed for season 11

Autos8 years ago

Euro haulers feature spark, panache

Arts & Entertainment8 years ago

Disney accused of censoring gay kiss in video game trailer

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Opinions4 days ago

A vice president marches by our side

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Congress4 days ago

Ogles faces bipartisan backlash over anti-gay social media post

District of Columbia4 days ago

D.C. Latinx Pride celebrates culture and heritage

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Fighting ‘Rainbow Panic’ in museums

Photos4 days ago

PHOTOS: Shepherdstown Pride Parade

Politics

Congress4 days ago

Ogles faces bipartisan backlash over anti-gay social media post

Tenn. congressman blamed the comment on staffer

Congress6 days ago

10 HIV/AIDS activists arrested on Capitol Hill

2026 Midterm Elections2 weeks ago

Ken Paxton wins Texas Republican primary runoff

2026 Midterm Elections2 weeks ago

Bree Fram’s congressional campaign ends but her fight continues

Congress2 weeks ago

Eight Democrats break with party as House advances ‘Don’t Say Trans’ bill

The White House4 weeks ago

White House counterterrorism strategy targets ‘anti-American, radically pro-transgender’ groups

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District of Columbia4 days ago

D.C. Latinx Pride celebrates culture and heritage

District of Columbia6 days ago

JR.’s hosts meet & greet for mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George

Virginia6 days ago

Campaign to support Va. marriage amendment repeal launched

Rehoboth Beach6 days ago

CAMP Rehoboth’s new director shares plans for busy summer

District of Columbia6 days ago

D.C. kicks off Pride month with flag raising ceremony

District of Columbia2 weeks ago

D.C. Pride flag raising ceremony set for June 1

World

Hungary1 week ago

Hungarian authorities lift Budapest Pride ban

Country’s new government took office last month

Colombia1 week ago

Claudia López comes up short in Colombian presidential election

Ghana1 week ago

Ghanaian lawmakers approve anti-LGBTQ bill

Russia1 week ago

Nine Russian LGBTQ groups deemed ‘extremist’ banned

China2 weeks ago

China’s top court acknowledges anti-LGBTQ discrimination

Kenya2 weeks ago

Kenyan High Court issues landmark transgender rights ruling

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National News

U.S. Military/Pentagon5 days ago

Federal appeals court rules White House illegally banned trans troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Pentagon will appeal to SCOTUS

National5 days ago

Results from key Tuesday primary races

National6 days ago

White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled after shooting

Federal Government6 days ago

Advocates push back on proposed FCC warning labels

National2 weeks ago

Still marching: Rev. Troy Perry and the ongoing fight for liberation

National3 weeks ago

Politicians, activists pay tribute to Barney Frank

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Arts & Entertainment

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PHOTOS: Pride Run

D.C. Front Runners hold annual 5K at Congressional Cemetery

Books23 hours ago

‘Mighty Real’ explores history of LGBTQ music

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PHOTOS: ‘Soul Divas’

Theater2 days ago

Timothy Nelson on the premiere of his opera ‘Song of Sakuntala’

Movies2 days ago

Controversial ‘Blue Film’ pushes past taboos for gripping drama

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Queer Magic dance party planned

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Photos

Photos3 days ago

PHOTOS: Project GLOW

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PHOTOS: Shepherdstown Pride Parade

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball

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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards

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