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U.S. Federal Courts8 hours ago

Federal judge scraps trans-inclusive workplace discrimination protections

Ruling appears to contradict US Supreme Court precedent

Congress9 hours ago

Pappas in Senate race focuses on costs, health care, and personal freedoms

World Pride 202514 hours ago

WorldPride events round-up

The White House17 hours ago

Trump travels to Middle East countries with death penalty for homosexuality

Latest

World2 months ago

InterPride issues advisory for transgender, nonbinary people traveling to US

WorldPride to take place in D.C. from May 17-June 8

Noticias en Español1 year ago

Juez colombiano suspendido por 15 años por negarse a casar a pareja del mismo sexo

LGBTQ Non-Profit Organizations1 year ago

Day of [no] silence, a call to speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ hate

South America1 year ago

Man convicted of killing Daniel Zamudio in Chile seeks parole

Opinions1 year ago

Calm down about over-the-counter birth control

District of Columbia1 year ago

Four LGBTQ candidates running for delegate to Democratic National Convention from D.C.

Photos1 year ago

PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

Ashley Biden to speak at Blade’s Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach

a&e features5 days ago

Down to shuck!

Opinions5 days ago

Virginia 2025 GOP ticket gives DEI a bad name

a&e features5 days ago

In stressful times, escape to Rehoboth Beach

Congress5 days ago

Garcia confronts Noem over gay asylum seeker ‘forcibly removed’ to El Salvador

Movies4 days ago

‘Pink Narcissus’ reasserts queer identity in the face of repression

Politics4 days ago

Pete Buttigieg, eyeing a presidential run, holds Iowa town hall

World Pride 2025

World Pride 20256 days ago

Tourists, locals express concerns about WorldPride security

Officials say no credible threats have been reported

District of Columbia6 days ago

Rainbow History Project WorldPride exhibition to open May 18

District of Columbia7 days ago

D.C. gears up for a weekend of trans empowerment

District of Columbia7 days ago

¡Libre Soy! Latinx Pride comes to D.C.

Commentary2 weeks ago

‘A New Alliance for a New Millenium, 2003-2020’

a&e features2 weeks ago

Your guide to the many Pride celebrations in D.C. region

More World Pride 2025

Politics

Politics1 day ago

Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

The former president and his family are reviewing treatment options, according to a statement

Politics4 days ago

Pete Buttigieg, eyeing a presidential run, holds Iowa town hall

Congress5 days ago

Garcia confronts Noem over gay asylum seeker ‘forcibly removed’ to El Salvador

Congress7 days ago

HRC: GOP reconciliation bill would imperil critical LGBTQ-specific programs

Congress3 weeks ago

Top Congressional Democrats reintroduce Equality Act on Trump’s 100th day in office

Politics4 weeks ago

George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for fraud case

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Local

Local3 days ago

Comings & Goings

Rehoboth Beach4 days ago

Ashley Biden to speak at Blade’s Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach

District of Columbia4 days ago

LGBT exhibition at D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum opens May 16

District of Columbia6 days ago

Jeanine Pirro has mixed record on LGBTQ rights in N.Y.

District of Columbia6 days ago

Oral arguments held in Casa Ruby civil suit appeals case

District of Columbia7 days ago

Celebrate Frank Kameny’s 100th birthday at Supreme Court event

World

El Salvador13 hours ago

El Salvador conmemora el 17M bajo un clima de miedo y retroceso en derechos LGBTQ

Activistas denunciaron al gobierno de Nayib Bukele

The Vatican1 day ago

Pope Leo XIV: Family based on ‘stable union between a man and a woman’

World4 days ago

Global LGBTQ rights crackdown overshadows this year’s IDAHOBiT

World6 days ago

New stock exchange initiative promotes LGBTQ inclusion in private sector

Peru6 days ago

Peruvian activists react to Pope Leo XIV’s election

Uruguay6 days ago

Former Uruguayan president José Mujica dies at 89

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National News

State Department2 weeks ago

Rubio mum on Hungary’s Pride ban

Lawmakers on April 30 urged secretary of state to condemn anti-LGBTQ bill, constitutional amendment

Federal Government2 weeks ago

HRC memo details threats to LGBTQ community in Trump budget

U.S. Supreme Court2 weeks ago

Supreme Court allows Trump admin to enforce trans military ban

Federal Government2 weeks ago

Trump admin cancels more than $800 million in LGBTQ health grants

Federal Government3 weeks ago

RFK Jr.’s HHS report pushes therapy, not medical interventions, for trans youth

The White House3 weeks ago

Trump nominates Mike Waltz to become next UN ambassador

More National News

Arts & Entertainment

Photos14 hours ago

PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party

Gov. Meyer speaks at annual Rehoboth event

Dining1 day ago

Lucky Pollo stretches its wings at 14th and U

Theater3 days ago

Mike Millan prepares to co-host Helen Hayes Awards

Out & About4 days ago

Documentary about Blade reporter to premiere this month

Calendar4 days ago

Calendar: May 16-22

Movies4 days ago

‘Pink Narcissus’ reasserts queer identity in the face of repression

More Arts & Entertainment

Photos

Photos7 days ago

PHOTOS: Xunami Muse at Shakers

Photos3 weeks ago

PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

Photos1 month ago

PHOTOS: Cherry ‘Fire’

Photos1 month ago

PHOTOS: Night of Champions

Photos1 month ago

PHOTOS: Mr., Mx, & Miss Capital Pride Pageant

Photos1 month ago

PHOTOS: La Loca

More News

India2 years ago

India to consider reforms to country’s Uniform Civil Code

Supreme Court earlier this year heard marriage equality case
District of Columbia2 years ago

New local LGBTQ support services group debuts

D.C. Safe Haven to provide ‘harm reduction’ programs discontinued by Casa Ruby
Southeast Asia2 years ago

Two nights in Bangkok: The spectrum of Thailand’s sex industry

Male sex workers come from variety of backgrounds
Politics2 years ago

Mike Pence again pledges to ban transgender military personnel

Trump ahead of DeSantis by 52.4-15.5 percent margin in latest poll
Photos2 years ago

PHOTOS: SMYAL for Summer

LGBTQ youth organization holds fundraiser at Hook Hall
Congress2 years ago

Members of Congress urge World Bank to suspend loans to Uganda

Country's president on May 29 signed Anti-Homosexuality Act
Theater2 years ago

New Kennedy Center production embraces mishaps

Zany comedy ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ offers gut-busting gags
Tennessee2 years ago

Vanderbilt University sued for sending records on gender affirming care to Tenn. AG

Documents shared in compliance with Jonathan Skrmetti’s orders
Real Estate2 years ago

Tips for maintaining — or selling — your home this fall

Clean gutters, sweep chimneys, and more
Local2 years ago

Comings & Goings

The Comings & Goings column is about sharing the professional successes of our community. We want to recognize those landing new jobs, new clients for their...