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District of Columbia14 hours ago

D.C. Council approves expanded grant funding for Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs

Measure introduced by Zachary Parker faces second vote

Germany2 days ago

German group slams White House’s LGBTQ rights record ahead of World Cup

Virginia2 days ago

Gay 1920s-era Hollywood star to be honored in Staunton, Va.

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Politics2 years ago

Rep. Garcia expects J.D. Vance to ‘be nasty and lie’ during VP debate

Congressman says Walz is prepared to rebuff anti-trans attacks

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Fairfax school board approves LGBT-inclusive sex ed curriculum

Theater8 years ago

Long-time D.C. actress savoring new life, work

Movies8 years ago

‘Jake’ movie noble but uneven

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LGBT workers, activists speak out on ‘tipped wage’ ballot initiative

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Girlfriend mocks partner’s pet cause to duo’s detriment

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Queen Jean is Tony’s first transgender winner

Congress4 days ago

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Delaware3 days ago

Rehoboth’s Pride on the Bay set for June 27

District of Columbia3 days ago

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District of Columbia4 days ago

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District of Columbia1 week ago

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World

Hungary1 week ago

Charges against Budapest mayor for organizing Pride march dropped

Country’s new government took office last month

Hungary2 weeks ago

Hungarian authorities lift Budapest Pride ban

Colombia2 weeks ago

Claudia López comes up short in Colombian presidential election

Ghana2 weeks ago

Ghanaian lawmakers approve anti-LGBTQ bill

Russia2 weeks ago

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China’s top court acknowledges anti-LGBTQ discrimination

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Blade reporters reflect on covering Pulse massacre 10 years ago

Orlando stepped up to comfort and support its LGBTQ community

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Queen Jean is Tony’s first transgender winner

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Madonna turns Times Square into massive dance floor

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Gallup finds LGBTQ support among Americans is dropping

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Federal appeals court rules White House illegally banned trans troops

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