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Politics2 days ago

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

Former DOT secretary defended trans rights

Rehoboth Beach2 days ago

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

World2 days ago

Global LGBTQ rights crackdown overshadows this year’s IDAHOBiT

District of Columbia3 days ago

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

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Puerto Rico2 years ago

Puerto Rico advocacy group moves Pride month event after venue bans drag queens

Distrito T-Mobile owners spoke with local newspaper before Waves Ahead

Arts & Entertainment9 years ago

Disney star Ross Lynch to portray Jeffrey Dahmer

Opinions9 years ago

How to talk to gay Republicans

Arts & Entertainment9 years ago

Third Eye Blind trolls Republicans with pro-LGBT taunts

Comics9 years ago

CARTOON: ‘You’ll be HUUUGE!’

Republican National Convention, gay news, Washington Blade, Cleveland

Miscellaneous9 years ago

LGBT Clevelanders have mixed reaction to Republican National Convention

homepage news9 years ago

Day 3: LGBT inclusion undercut by Pence’s arrival

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

World Pride 20254 days ago

Tourists, locals express concerns about WorldPride security

Rehoboth Beach5 days ago

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

Peru4 days ago

Peruvian activists react to Pope Leo XIV’s election

a&e features3 days ago

Down to shuck!

District of Columbia5 days ago

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

World4 days ago

New stock exchange initiative promotes LGBTQ inclusion in private sector

World Pride 2025

World Pride 20254 days ago

Tourists, locals express concerns about WorldPride security

Officials say no credible threats have been reported

District of Columbia4 days ago

Rainbow History Project WorldPride exhibition to open May 18

District of Columbia5 days ago

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

District of Columbia5 days ago

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

Commentary1 week 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

Congress3 days ago

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

Andry Hernández Romero is makeup artist from Venezuela

Congress5 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

Politics3 weeks ago

George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for fraud case

Congress4 weeks ago

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

Congress4 weeks ago

Goodlander endorses Pappas’s Senate bid

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Comings & Goings

District of Columbia4 days ago

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

District of Columbia5 days ago

Oral arguments held in Casa Ruby civil suit appeals case

District of Columbia5 days ago

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

Rehoboth Beach5 days ago

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

District of Columbia5 days ago

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

World

World4 days ago

New stock exchange initiative promotes LGBTQ inclusion in private sector

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

Peru4 days ago

Peruvian activists react to Pope Leo XIV’s election

Uruguay5 days ago

Former Uruguayan president José Mujica dies at 89

Trinidad and Tobago5 days ago

OAS commission criticizes Trinidad and Tobago homosexuality recriminalization ruling

Cuba6 days ago

No olvidar el 11 de mayo

The Vatican1 week ago

American cardinal chosen as next pope

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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 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

Theater22 hours ago

Mike Millan prepares to co-host Helen Hayes Awards

Accomplished actor has background in standup and improv

Out & About2 days ago

Documentary about Blade reporter to premiere this month

Calendar2 days ago

Calendar: May 16-22

Movies3 days ago

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

a&e features3 days ago

In stressful times, escape to Rehoboth Beach

a&e features3 days ago

Down to shuck!

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PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

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PHOTOS: Cherry ‘Fire’

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PHOTOS: Night of Champions

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

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PHOTOS: La Loca

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Living14 years ago

Housing market stays strong in D.C.

There’s good news and bad news in real estate these days, but if you’re in the immediate area around Washington, the news is mostly good. The...
Sports14 years ago

Heat of the moment

Local gay athletic groups staying busy as summer sizzles
Miscellaneous14 years ago

Drama queen

‘Pretty Little Liars’ actress thrilled to play lesbian on hit show
Miscellaneous14 years ago

Gay man to lead national disability group

Perriello sees parallels between LGBT, disability advocacy
Miscellaneous14 years ago

Queery: Jamal Ari Black

The local dancer answers 20 gay questions
Arts & Entertainment14 years ago

Leaping and soaring at Wolf Trap

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet slated to perform
Arts & Entertainment14 years ago

Gay themes at Fringe

Edgy D.C. festival features several LGBT stories, players
Arts & Entertainment14 years ago

‘Candy and Dorothy’ has D.C.-area premiere

Unexpected State Company presents the Washington, D.C.-area premiere of “Candy and Dorothy” at VisArts (155 Gibbs St.) in Rockville on July 15. Directed by Chris Goodrich,...
Arts & Entertainment14 years ago

Russian ballet screened in D.C.-area theaters

NCM Fathom presents “Giselle in 3D” Tuesday at noon and 7:30 p.m. at two theaters in the D.C. area, Hoffman 22 with IMAX (206 Swamp Fox...
Arts & Entertainment14 years ago

Bluesy soul singer Costa at Jammin’ Java

Singer Nikka Costa, best known for her single “Everybody Got Their Something,” will be performing at Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave., East) on July 17 at...