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Delaware6 hours ago

Delaware guv signs bill to protect children born using assisted reproduction

'Modernizing laws to better reflect and protect today’s families’

Sports8 hours ago

Minor league team in York, Pa., forfeits Pride Night game after some players refuse to wear special jersey

New York1 day ago

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

Rehoboth Beach1 day ago

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

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The White House2 years ago

Karine Jean-Pierre becomes Biden’s fourth openly LGBTQ senior adviser

Press secretary's promotion was reported on Monday

Commentary8 years ago

When ‘free’ isn’t really free

Arts & Entertainment8 years ago

Leah Remini cast as conservative lesbian in Fox comedy pilot

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

Gay San Diego mayor elected US Conference of Mayors president

Photos5 days ago

PHOTOS: Pride on the Pier

National4 days ago

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

Opinions4 days ago

There is no Pride in detention

Baltimore4 days ago

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

California4 days ago

Calif. governor’s race spotlights Becerra’s LGBTQ advocacy

District of Columbia3 days ago

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

Politics

Congress1 week ago

EXCLUSIVE: Pelosi reflects on four decades of LGBTQ advocacy

Blade spoke with House speaker emerita before her 2027 retirement

Congress2 weeks ago

Ogles faces bipartisan backlash over anti-gay social media post

Congress2 weeks ago

10 HIV/AIDS activists arrested on Capitol Hill

2026 Midterm Elections3 weeks ago

Ken Paxton wins Texas Republican primary runoff

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 Columbia1 day ago

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

District of Columbia1 day ago

Pride is here!

Delaware1 day ago

Dwayne Bensing looks to make history in Delaware AG race

Maryland2 days ago

Queer candidates, allies on the ballot in Md. primary

District of Columbia2 days ago

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

Delaware3 days ago

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

World

El Salvador9 hours ago

‘Mani Fiesta tu Orgullo’: memoria, resistencia y celebración marcan inicio del Mes del Orgullo en El Salvador

Actividad reunió a cientos de personas en un espacio de encuentro, cultura y reivindicación

Netherlands2 days ago

Netherlands to ban conversion therapy

World2 days ago

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

South Korea4 days ago

South Korea marriage equality movement gaining momentum

Niger4 days ago

Niger recriminalizes homosexuality

Germany1 week ago

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

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Illinois1 day ago

Obama Center opens with tributes to marriage equality, LGBTQ progress

19.3 acre campus honors 44th president's legacy

Florida1 day ago

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

America 2501 day ago

Washington Blade publishes ‘Queering America 250’

America 2501 day ago

As we celebrate 250 years of America, let’s remember our elders

America 2501 day ago

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

America 2501 day ago

Celebrating 250 years of LGBTQ Icons

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Arts & Entertainment

Movies56 minutes ago

‘Stop! That! Train!’ is made for fans, but fun for all

RuPaul stars as President Gagwell trying to avert a tragedy

Calendar6 hours ago

Calendar: June 19-25

Travel1 day ago

Traveling by barge through France

Baltimore4 days ago

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

Photos5 days ago

PHOTOS: Pride on the Pier

Photos5 days ago

PHOTOS: Lost River Pride

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PHOTOS: Lost River Pride

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PHOTOS: Pride Run

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PHOTOS: ‘Soul Divas’

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