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District of Columbia32 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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Why I’m supporting Gary Goodweather for D.C. mayor

In a word, longtime local resident has the character for the job

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Queer Magic dance party planned

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NLGJA-DC Pride happy hour at Trade

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DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday

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Madonna turns Times Square into massive dance floor

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EXCLUSIVE: Pelosi reflects on four decades of LGBTQ advocacy

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EXCLUSIVE: Pelosi reflects on four decades of LGBTQ advocacy

Blade spoke with House speaker emerita before her 2027 retirement

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Bree Fram’s congressional campaign ends but her fight continues

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Rehoboth’s Pride on the Bay set for June 27

District of Columbia2 days ago

McDuffie on LGBTQ support and standing up to Trump

District of Columbia3 days ago

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

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D.C. Latinx Pride celebrates culture and heritage

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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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Nine Russian LGBTQ groups deemed ‘extremist’ banned

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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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Gallup finds LGBTQ support among Americans is dropping

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Federal appeals court rules White House illegally banned trans troops

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Results from key Tuesday primary races

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‘Queer Love’ campaign launched to address domestic violence

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