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Uruguay12 hours ago

Former Uruguayan president José Mujica dies at 89

One-time guerrilla fighter signed marriage equality law in 2012

District of Columbia14 hours ago

Oral arguments held in Casa Ruby civil suit appeals case

Congress18 hours ago

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

District of Columbia19 hours ago

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

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Ghana7 months ago

Ghanaian cardinal reiterates support of LGBTQ people

Country's Supreme Court considering challenge of anti-LGBTQ law

Illinois3 years ago

Chicago mayor describes Roe ruling as ‘gut punch’

Opinions3 years ago

We need more inclusive data to drive progress for LGBTQI+ communities

Africa3 years ago

Homophobic attacks in South Africa persist

Noticias en Español3 years ago

Marcha del orgullo LGBTQ en El Salvador crece cada año

Sports3 years ago

Olympic champion Tom Daley ‘furious’ about bans on trans athletes

Commentary3 years ago

Turkey Pride crackdowns only strengthen LGBTQ resistance

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

Movies5 days ago

Queer history, identity interweave in theatrical ‘Lavender Men’

District of Columbia5 days ago

Mayor joins ribbon-cutting for opening of D.C. LGBTQ seniors home

Books5 days ago

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

Commentary5 days ago

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

Out & About5 days ago

DJs to hold panel discussion on music, identity

District of Columbia5 days ago

Dr. Fauci receives Harvey Milk Award, reflects on legacy of love and public health

World Pride 2025

District of Columbia21 hours ago

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

Washington is set to host a vibrant, multi-day celebration spotlighting the city's trans and gender-diverse community with a daylong conference,...

District of Columbia22 hours ago

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

Commentary5 days ago

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

a&e features6 days ago

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

District of Columbia7 days ago

WorldPride permits for National Mall have yet to be approved

World Pride 20252 weeks ago

D.C. liquor board extends drinking hours for WorldPride

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Politics

Congress2 weeks ago

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

Legislation would codify federal LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination protections

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

Congress1 month ago

House Republicans advance two anti-trans education bills

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Rehoboth Beach19 hours ago

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

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Blade names Delaware journalism fellowship recipient

District of Columbia5 days ago

Dr. Fauci receives Harvey Milk Award, reflects on legacy of love and public health

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Comings & Goings

District of Columbia5 days ago

Mayor joins ribbon-cutting for opening of D.C. LGBTQ seniors home

Virginia6 days ago

Va. officials investigate Loudoun County schools over trans student in locker room

World

Trinidad and Tobago22 hours ago

OAS commission criticizes Trinidad and Tobago homosexuality recriminalization ruling

Activist planning to appeal March 25 decision to UK Privy Council

Cuba2 days ago

No olvidar el 11 de mayo

The Vatican6 days ago

American cardinal chosen as next pope

Vanuatu6 days ago

Vanuatu lawmakers consider constitutional amendment to recognize two genders

El Salvador7 days ago

Artistas drag marchan por derechos laborales, visibilidad LGBTQ en El Salvador

Brazil1 week ago

Brazilian crossdresser opens studio to help fellow crossdressers

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National News

State Department7 days 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

Photos22 hours ago

PHOTOS: Xunami Muse at Shakers

'RuPaul's Drag Race' contestant performs

Theater3 days ago

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

Music & Concerts4 days ago

Underdog glorious: a personal remembrance of Jill Sobule

Books5 days ago

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

Out & About5 days ago

DJs to hold panel discussion on music, identity

Calendar5 days ago

Calendar: May 9-15

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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

Photos1 month ago

PHOTOS: La Loca

Photos2 months ago

PHOTOS: Freddie’s Follies

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homepage news5 years ago

Republican Party issues brief on Trump’s LGBTQ achievements. Seriously.

Trans military ban, support for religious-based discrimination ignored
homepage news5 years ago

Activists around the country back protests against police brutality

Andrea Jenkins represents neighborhood where George Floyd was killed
Financial5 years ago

Taking pride in solidarity is our business

Let’s double down on supporting inclusive businesses
Theater5 years ago

Out singer/songwriter Steadwell passionate about queer music

Strathmore artist in residence plans June 17 virtual performance
Movies5 years ago

AFI Docs goes virtual, runs June 17-21

2020 fest features usual generous spate of LGBT content
Opinions5 years ago

Saying ‘All Lives Matter’ is wrong

Black and brown lives must matter as much as mine does
Financial5 years ago

Committing to an inclusive workforce

Pepco, Exelon condemn racism, injustice, violence
Opinions5 years ago

Power of white privilege lies in your ability to bring others with you

We must create a better world after COVID-19
homepage news5 years ago

Capital Pride to focus on support for Black Lives Matter

‘Pridemobile,’ some virtual events postponed in deference to George Floyd death
homepage news5 years ago

LGBTQ athletes urge NCAA to nix events in Idaho over anti-trans sports law

Lesbian athletes Billie Jean King and Megan Rapinoe are calling on the National Collegiate Athletics Association to move a major basketball competition from Idaho in the...