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District of Columbia11 minutes ago

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

Measure introduced by Zachary Parker faces second vote

Germany22 hours ago

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

Virginia1 day ago

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

District of Columbia1 day ago

Your queer D.C. voting guide

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World2 years ago

Out in the World: LGBTQ news

Slovak National Party announces plans to introduce law banning 'LGBT propaganda' in schools

Arts & Entertainment8 years ago

Anderson Cooper splits with longtime boyfriend Benjamin Maisani

homepage news8 years ago

Gay man elected to Colombia congress

Theater8 years ago

‘Adult Entertainment’ offers up-close-and-personal laughs

Books8 years ago

Sarah McBride memoir yields unexpected treasures

Movies8 years ago

Coming-out rom-com ‘Simon’ is touching, clever

Opinions8 years ago

Will Title VII serve to soon resolve the ‘gay agenda’?

‘Mighty Real’ explores history of LGBTQ music

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Queen Jean is Tony’s first transgender winner

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David Archuleta, Monroe Alise named D.C. Pride parade marshals

Congress3 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Pelosi reflects on four decades of LGBTQ advocacy

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EXCLUSIVE: Pelosi reflects on four decades of LGBTQ advocacy

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

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Rehoboth’s Pride on the Bay set for June 27

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David Archuleta, Monroe Alise named D.C. Pride parade marshals

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D.C. Latinx Pride celebrates culture and heritage

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

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Ghanaian lawmakers approve anti-LGBTQ bill

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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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Results from key Tuesday primary races

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Calendar: June 12-18

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homepage news12 years ago

Some key LGBT donors ho-hum about Dems despite exec order

Unlike 2012 marriage endorsement, some say bias directive hasn't opened their wallets
homepage news12 years ago

Va. clerk to petition Supreme Court to hear marriage case

Michèle McQuigg one of two defendants
homepage news12 years ago

U.S. Attorney retains hate crime listing in stabbing of trans teen

Prosecutor: No plea bargain offer at this time
Theater12 years ago

Kiddie fare

Region’s family-orientated theater brings impressive talent, scale
Health12 years ago

New York tracking LGBT resident data

Seeking to improve health services
Health12 years ago

World Health Organization urges law changes

Effort aimed at boosting HIV prevention
Health12 years ago

Washington State to pay for PrEP

Program targets high-risk populations
Financial12 years ago

Tax refunds for same-sex couples

Healthcare contributions at issue
homepage news12 years ago

BREAKING: Uganda court strikes down anti-gay law

President Yoweri Museveni signed statute in February
homepage news12 years ago

Man charged with stabbing trans teen held without bond

Full hearing scheduled for Friday