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New York2 hours ago

N.Y. governor’s race presents stark contrast on LGBTQ rights

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul expected to face Republican Bruce Blakeman

Rehoboth Beach2 hours ago

Rehoboth’s ‘Poodle Beach’ to be honored with historical marker

District of Columbia3 hours ago

McDuffie concedes to Lewis George in D.C.’s mayoral primary

Illinois5 hours ago

Obama Center opens with tributes to marriage equality, LGBTQ progress

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Opinions2 years ago

10 reminders of why we must vote for Harris

A strong LGBTQ turnout could swing election in key states

Arts & Entertainment8 years ago

Harry Styles waves ‘Make America Gay Again’ flag at concert

Arts & Entertainment8 years ago

‘Love, Simon’ wins Best Kiss at MTV Movie & TV Awards

homepage news8 years ago

Brother of Parkland shooter launches anti-bullying group

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homepage news8 years ago

Md. school district, trans student reach settlement

homepage news8 years ago

Three LGBTI activists killed in Mexico

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Mary’s House receives $1.19 million in D.C. funding

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Books4 days ago

David Archuleta on Mormon faith, ‘Idol,’ more in new book

Photos4 days ago

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The advantages of owning your home

Theater4 days ago

‘Suffs’ an entertaining chronicle of battle to pass 19th Amendment

National3 days ago

UFC fighter says ‘Michelle Obama is a man’ at White House event

Baltimore3 days ago

This John Waters interview has been edited for readability — but perhaps not human decency

Politics

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Blade spoke with House speaker emerita before her 2027 retirement

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Ogles faces bipartisan backlash over anti-gay social media post

Congress2 weeks ago

10 HIV/AIDS activists arrested on Capitol Hill

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2026 Midterm Elections3 weeks ago

Bree Fram’s congressional campaign ends but her fight continues

Congress4 weeks ago

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

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District of Columbia12 hours ago

Pride is here!

Delaware12 hours ago

Dwayne Bensing looks to make history in Delaware AG race

Maryland14 hours ago

Queer candidates, allies on the ballot in Md. primary

District of Columbia1 day ago

Lewis George holds strong lead over McDuffie in D.C. mayor’s race

Delaware2 days ago

57 towns in 57 hours: Rep. McBride kicks off re-election campaign

District of Columbia2 days ago

D.C. nude dance club Archibald’s to feature male strippers beginning Pride weekend

World

Netherlands1 day ago

Netherlands to ban conversion therapy

Dutch Senate on Tuesday approved prohibition bill

World1 day ago

War, geopolitical tensions with U.S. overshadow Pride month events

South Korea3 days ago

South Korea marriage equality movement gaining momentum

Niger3 days ago

Niger recriminalizes homosexuality

Germany1 week ago

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

Hungary2 weeks ago

Charges against Budapest mayor for organizing Pride march dropped

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Florida8 hours ago

Intersex teacher alleges Fla. school fired him over perceived trans identity

Shepard Scalf filed a complaint with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

America 2508 hours ago

Washington Blade publishes ‘Queering America 250’

America 2508 hours ago

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America 2508 hours ago

After years of progress, 21st century brings backlash, roll backs

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Celebrating 250 years of LGBTQ Icons

America 25010 hours ago

America’s founders sought ‘justice.’ That fight never ends.

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