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Delaware1 day ago

Delaware guv signs bill to protect children born using assisted reproduction

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

Sports1 day ago

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

New York2 days ago

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

Rehoboth Beach2 days ago

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

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Israel2 years ago

Murdered Israeli hostage’s cousin describes family’s pain

Carmel Gat killed in the Gaza Strip in late August

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

homepage news8 years ago

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

Arts & Entertainment8 years ago

Judith Light draws parallels between gay rights movement and #MeToo

Arts & Entertainment8 years ago

Samuel L. Jackson responds to backlash for ‘gay-shaming’ Trump tweet

Gay San Diego mayor elected US Conference of Mayors president

District of Columbia4 days ago

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

Delaware4 days ago

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

Niger5 days ago

Niger recriminalizes homosexuality

South Korea4 days ago

South Korea marriage equality movement gaining momentum

District of Columbia4 days ago

LGBTQ seniors honored at D.C. Silver Pride event

Opinions4 days ago

Confronting homophobia at school

Politics

Congress2 weeks 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

Congress3 weeks ago

10 HIV/AIDS activists arrested on Capitol Hill

2026 Midterm Elections3 weeks ago

Ken Paxton wins Texas Republican primary runoff

2026 Midterm Elections4 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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Local

District of Columbia2 days ago

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

District of Columbia2 days ago

Pride is here!

Delaware2 days 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 Columbia3 days ago

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

Delaware4 days ago

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

World

El Salvador1 day 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

Netherlands3 days ago

Netherlands to ban conversion therapy

World3 days ago

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

South Korea4 days ago

South Korea marriage equality movement gaining momentum

Niger5 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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National News

Illinois2 days ago

Obama Center opens with tributes to marriage equality, LGBTQ progress

19.3 acre campus honors 44th president's legacy

Florida2 days ago

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

America 2502 days ago

Washington Blade publishes ‘Queering America 250’

America 2502 days ago

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

America 2502 days ago

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

America 2502 days ago

Celebrating 250 years of LGBTQ Icons

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Arts & Entertainment

Theater3 hours ago

‘Feeling Afraid’ explores life of a neurotic stand-up comic

Navigating sex, work, and possibly love in London

Photos4 hours ago

PHOTOS: Baltimore Pride Festival

Movies22 hours ago

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

Calendar1 day ago

Calendar: June 19-25

Travel2 days ago

Traveling by barge through France

Baltimore5 days ago

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

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Photos

Photos6 days ago

PHOTOS: Pride on the Pier

Photos6 days ago

PHOTOS: Lost River Pride

Photos1 week ago

PHOTOS: The Audacity Brunch

Photos2 weeks ago

PHOTOS: Fairfax City Pride

Photos2 weeks ago

PHOTOS: Pride Run

Photos2 weeks ago

PHOTOS: ‘Soul Divas’

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Miscellaneous11 years ago

MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Michael Hammerstrom

Meet D.C.’s top 20 LGBT bachelors and bachelorettes
Miscellaneous11 years ago

MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: EV Ellington

Meet D.C.’s top 20 LGBT bachelors and bachelorettes
Miscellaneous11 years ago

MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Julio Fonseca

Meet D.C.’s top 20 LGBT bachelors and bachelorettes
Miscellaneous11 years ago

MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Mark Nelson

Meet D.C.’s top 20 LGBT bachelors and bachelorettes
Miscellaneous11 years ago

MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Michelle Raymond

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Miscellaneous11 years ago

MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Alexander Smith

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Miscellaneous11 years ago

MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Rebecca Pilar Buckwalter-Poza

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homepage news11 years ago

Sam Smith sweeps Grammys

Out singer wins in four categories
Photos11 years ago

PHOTOS: Scarlet’s Bake Sale

This year's fundraiser was held at Town
homepage news11 years ago

Slovak marriage, gay adoption referendum fails

Pope Francis backed-measure failed to generate sufficient turnout