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District of Columbia2 hours ago

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

‘LGBT Jews in the Federal City’ arrives for WorldPride and beyond

a&e features13 hours ago

In stressful times, escape to Rehoboth Beach

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Down to shuck!

Congress14 hours ago

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

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Nightlife2 years ago

As You Are, Trade among Esquire’s Best Gay Bars 2023

Magazine picks 42 queer spaces to celebrate

Arts & Entertainment9 years ago

Laverne Cox channels her inner Beyoncé on ‘Lip Sync Battle’

homepage news9 years ago

He’s for Trump, he’s for Clinton

Provincetown, gay news, Washington Blade

Opinions9 years ago

The lesbian plot to elect Hillary

a&e features9 years ago

Grown-up trick-or-treat

a&e features9 years ago

QUEERY: Jeffrey Tanck

Josh Earnest, gay news, Washington Blade

News9 years ago

White House: anti-LGBT language in defense bill ‘ridiculous’

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

Rehoboth Beach2 days ago

Del. Gov. Meyer to join Washington Blade party in Rehoboth on Friday

World Pride 20251 day ago

Tourists, locals express concerns about WorldPride security

Peru1 day ago

Peruvian activists react to Pope Leo XIV’s election

Real Estate4 days ago

Impact of federal gov’t RIF on D.C.’s rental market

Theater4 days ago

A trip ‘through media, memory to examine cultural imperialism’

Local3 days ago

Blade names Delaware journalism fellowship recipient

World Pride 2025

World Pride 20251 day ago

Tourists, locals express concerns about WorldPride security

Officials say no credible threats have been reported

District of Columbia1 day ago

Rainbow History Project WorldPride exhibition to open May 18

District of Columbia2 days ago

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

District of Columbia3 days ago

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

Commentary6 days ago

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

a&e features1 week ago

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

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Politics

Congress2 days ago

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

Republicans on House Ways and Means Committee released full text Monday

Congress2 weeks ago

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

Politics3 weeks ago

George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for fraud case

Congress3 weeks ago

Democratic lawmakers travel to El Salvador, demand information about gay Venezuelan asylum seeker

Congress4 weeks ago

Goodlander endorses Pappas’s Senate bid

Congress4 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Garcia demands answers on deportation of gay Venezuelan asylum seeker

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Local

District of Columbia1 day ago

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

District of Columbia2 days ago

Oral arguments held in Casa Ruby civil suit appeals case

District of Columbia2 days ago

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

Rehoboth Beach2 days ago

Del. Gov. Meyer to join Washington Blade party in Rehoboth on Friday

District of Columbia3 days ago

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

Local3 days ago

Blade names Delaware journalism fellowship recipient

World

World1 day ago

New stock exchange initiative promotes LGBTQ inclusion in private sector

'Ringing the Bell for LGBTIQ+ Equality' campaign kicked off in Toronto on Tuesday

Peru1 day ago

Peruvian activists react to Pope Leo XIV’s election

Uruguay2 days ago

Former Uruguayan president José Mujica dies at 89

Trinidad and Tobago3 days ago

OAS commission criticizes Trinidad and Tobago homosexuality recriminalization ruling

Cuba3 days ago

No olvidar el 11 de mayo

The Vatican1 week ago

American cardinal chosen as next pope

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National News

State Department1 week ago

Rubio mum on Hungary’s Pride ban

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

Federal Government1 week ago

HRC memo details threats to LGBTQ community in Trump budget

U.S. Supreme Court1 week ago

Supreme Court allows Trump admin to enforce trans military ban

Federal Government1 week ago

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

Federal Government2 weeks ago

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

The White House2 weeks ago

Trump nominates Mike Waltz to become next UN ambassador

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Arts & Entertainment

Movies2 hours ago

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

Gorgeously restored film a surreal fantasia on gay obsessions

Photos3 days ago

PHOTOS: Xunami Muse at Shakers

Theater4 days ago

A trip ‘through media, memory to examine cultural imperialism’

Music & Concerts6 days ago

Underdog glorious: a personal remembrance of Jill Sobule

Books6 days ago

I’m a lesbian and LGBTQ books would have changed my life

Out & About6 days ago

DJs to hold panel discussion on music, identity

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Photos

Photos2 weeks ago

PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

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PHOTOS: Cherry ‘Fire’

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PHOTOS: Night of Champions

Photos1 month ago

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

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PHOTOS: La Loca

Photos2 months ago

PHOTOS: Freddie’s Follies

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Financial13 years ago

Gay business owners need life insurance

By MICHAEL GLASSMAN As a small business owner, what happens to the business or your partner if one of you is no longer around? Life insurance...
Real Estate13 years ago

Myth of the ‘ugly duckling’ house

Sometimes homes that don’t show well can be the best bargain
Arts & Entertainment13 years ago

Breach of manners

New book explores why some things drive us crazy
Living13 years ago

Feel the beat

Studies show the right music can help get you moving
Arts & Entertainment13 years ago

Calendar: April 6

Parties, concerts, support groups and more through April 12
Arts & Entertainment13 years ago

Tiffany’s treasures

‘80s icon-turned-country singer plays free Cobalt show Tuesday
Arts & Entertainment13 years ago

Dated drama

Decades-spanning O’Neill saga gets fresh but uneven production
Arts & Entertainment13 years ago

D.C. arts briefs: April 6

'Alice in Wonderland' ballet, Rehoboth Women's FEST and more
Arts & Entertainment13 years ago

Baltimore arts briefs: April 6

Iron Crow presents gay-themed 'Dreams,' Roller Girls gear up for battle and more
Local13 years ago

Police Log: April 5

The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s Gay & Lesbian Liaison Unit participated in the following investigations: On March 30, in the 2100 block of New Hampshire Avenue,...