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The White House22 hours ago

Hundreds protest ICE killing of Renee Nicole Good in D.C.

Married queer woman shot in Minneapolis on Wednesday

Venezuela1 day ago

AHF client in Venezuela welcomes Maduro’s ouster

Minnesota2 days ago

Reports say woman killed by ICE was part of LGBTQ community

National2 days ago

U.S. in midst of ‘genocidal process against trans people’: study

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Opinions1 day ago

Support the Blade as mainstream media bend the knee for Trump

From CBS to Washington Post, MAGA taking over messaging

Minnesota5 days ago

Tim Walz drops out of Minn. governor’s race

Colombia5 days ago

Blade travels to Colombia after U.S. forces seize Maduro in Venezuela

Virginia5 days ago

LGBTQ groups to join Spanberger inaugural parade

a&e features5 days ago

Queer highlights of the 2026 Critics Choice Awards: Aunt Gladys, that ‘Heated Rivalry’ shoutout and more

District of Columbia5 days ago

Two pioneering gay journalists to speak at Thursday event

Sponsored6 days ago

Safer Ways to Pay for Online Performances and Queer Events

What to watch for in 2026: midterms, Supreme Court, and more

Colombia5 days ago

Blade travels to Colombia after U.S. forces seize Maduro in Venezuela

Minnesota5 days ago

Tim Walz drops out of Minn. governor’s race

Virginia5 days ago

LGBTQ groups to join Spanberger inaugural parade

Opinions4 days ago

A reminder that Jan. 6 was ‘textbook terrorism’

Colombia4 days ago

Claudia López criticizes Trump over threats against Colombian president

District of Columbia4 days ago

Imperial Court of Washington drag group has ‘dissolved’

Politics

Congress3 weeks ago

Advocates say MTG bill threatens trans youth, families, and doctors

The "Protect Children’s Innocence" Act passed in the House

Politics3 weeks ago

LGBTQ Democrats say they’re ready to fight to win in 2026

Congress4 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: George Santos speaks out on prison, Trump pardon, and more

Congress1 month ago

Markey reintroduces International Human Rights Act in Senate

Congress2 months ago

MTG resigns after years of anti-LGBTQ attacks amid Trump feud

Congress2 months ago

PFLAG honors Maxine Waters

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Virginia2 days ago

Gay Va. State Sen. Ebbin resigns for role in Spanberger administration

Maryland2 days ago

Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire from Congress

District of Columbia3 days ago

Kennedy Center renaming triggers backlash

District of Columbia3 days ago

New interim D.C. police chief played lead role in security for WorldPride

Arts & Entertainment3 days ago

2026 Most Eligible LGBTQ Singles nominations

District of Columbia4 days ago

Imperial Court of Washington drag group has ‘dissolved’

World

Colombia3 days ago

Colombians protest against Trump after he threatened country’s president

Tens of thousands protested the US president in Bogotá

Colombia3 days ago

Gay Venezuelan man who fled to Colombia uncertain about homeland’s future

Colombia4 days ago

Claudia López criticizes Trump over threats against Colombian president

Colombia5 days ago

Blade travels to Colombia after U.S. forces seize Maduro in Venezuela

World1 week ago

Kazakh president signs anti-LGBTQ propaganda bill

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What to watch for in 2026: midterms, Supreme Court, and more

Federal policy battles carry grave implications for LGBTQ Americans

Minnesota5 days ago

Tim Walz drops out of Minn. governor’s race

National1 week ago

Holiday week brings setbacks for Trump-Vance trans agenda

Israel3 weeks ago

A Wider Bridge to close

The White House3 weeks ago

‘Trump Rx’ plan includes sharp cuts to HIV drug prices

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A Shakespearean tragedy comes to life in exquisite ‘Hamnet’

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Calendar: January 9-15

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‘Hedda’ brings queer visibility to Golden Globes

Photos4 days ago

PHOTOS: Freddie’s Follies

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India3 weeks ago

Few transgender people benefit from India’s low-income housing program

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana launched in 2015
Autos3 weeks ago

Exciting electrics: Hyundai Ioniq 5, Volkswagen ID.4

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It isn’t about being perfect but about being prepared
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‘Dogs of Venice’ looks at love lost and rediscovered

A solo holiday trip to Italy takes unexpected turn
Israel3 weeks ago

A Wider Bridge to close

LGBTQ Jewish group said financial challenges prompted decision
The White House3 weeks ago

‘Trump Rx’ plan includes sharp cuts to HIV drug prices

President made announcement on Friday
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Rehoboth’s Blue Moon is for sale but owners aim to keep it in gay-friendly hands

$4.5 million listing includes real estate; business sold separately
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Tristan Fitzpatrick joins TerraPower
The White House3 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Democracy Forward files FOIA lawsuit after HHS deadnames Rachel Levine

Trans former assistant health secretary's name changed on official portrait
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New research shows coming out is still risky

A time of profound psychological vulnerability