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New York55 minutes ago

Men convicted of murdering two men in NYC gay bar drugging scheme sentenced

One of the victims, John Umberger, was D.C. political consultant

a&e features1 hour ago

Looking back at 50 years of Pride in D.C

Congress2 hours ago

Gerry Connolly dies at 75 after battle with esophageal cancer

District of Columbia2 hours ago

LGBTQ leaders celebrate Frank Kameny’s 100th birthday at Supreme Court

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Sports7 months ago

University of Nevada forfeits game rather than play possible trans athlete

Women’s volleyball team cites ‘not enough players to compete’

Florida3 years ago

Fla. moves to ban medical care for transgender youth

Out & About3 years ago

Latinx Pride celebrates ‘Sweet 16’

Commentary3 years ago

No Pride without the ‘I’

Books3 years ago

John Waters talks about his debut novel, ‘Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance’

Delaware3 years ago

10 Pride month celebrations in Delaware

Real Estate3 years ago

First-time homebuyers: Did you know about these programs?

Pope Leo XIV: Family based on ‘stable union between a man and a woman’

World Pride 20253 days ago

WorldPride events round-up

Dining4 days ago

Lucky Pollo stretches its wings at 14th and U

Real Estate4 days ago

Tips for buying a house in Rehoboth Beach

Congress2 days ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bill to criminalize gender affirming care advances

The White House3 days ago

Trump travels to Middle East countries with death penalty for homosexuality

Politics4 days ago

Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

World Pride 2025

World Pride 20253 days ago

WorldPride events round-up

Something for everyone at upcoming celebration

World Pride 20251 week ago

Tourists, locals express concerns about WorldPride security

District of Columbia1 week ago

Rainbow History Project WorldPride exhibition to open May 18

District of Columbia1 week ago

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

District of Columbia1 week ago

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

Commentary2 weeks ago

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

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Politics

Congress2 days ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bill to criminalize gender affirming care advances

Judiciary Committee markup slated for Wednesday morning

Congress3 days ago

Pappas in Senate race focuses on costs, health care, and personal freedoms

Politics4 days ago

Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

Politics6 days ago

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

Congress1 week ago

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

Congress1 week ago

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

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District of Columbia3 hours ago

Blade’s Lou Chibbaro subject of new film premiering May 29

District of Columbia22 hours ago

D.C. Black Pride 2025: Events, parties, and empowerment

Maryland1 day ago

Wes Moore signs HIV decriminalization bill

Delaware2 days ago

Delaware considers enshrining same-sex marriage into state Constitution

Local5 days ago

Comings & Goings

Rehoboth Beach6 days ago

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

World

Cuba1 day ago

Cuban lawmakers to consider simplifying process for trans people to change IDs

National Assembly in July will reportedly debate proposal

Chile2 days ago

Chilean lawmakers back report that calls for suspension of program for trans children

Iran2 days ago

Underground queer network challenges Iranian regime

El Salvador3 days ago

El Salvador conmemora el 17M bajo un clima de miedo y retroceso en derechos LGBTQ

The Vatican4 days ago

Pope Leo XIV: Family based on ‘stable union between a man and a woman’

World6 days ago

Global LGBTQ rights crackdown overshadows this year’s IDAHOBiT

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National News

National1 day ago

Medical groups file lawsuit over Trump deletion of health information

Crucial datasets included LGBTQ, HIV resources

U.S. Federal Courts3 days ago

Federal judge scraps trans-inclusive workplace discrimination protections

The White House3 days ago

Trump travels to Middle East countries with death penalty for homosexuality

State Department2 weeks ago

Rubio mum on Hungary’s Pride ban

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

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Arts & Entertainment

Photos2 days ago

PHOTOS: Equality Prince William Pride

Fourth annual event held in Old Town Manassas

Photos3 days ago

PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party

Dining4 days ago

Lucky Pollo stretches its wings at 14th and U

Theater5 days ago

Mike Millan prepares to co-host Helen Hayes Awards

Out & About6 days ago

Documentary about Blade reporter to premiere this month

Calendar6 days ago

Calendar: May 16-22

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Photos1 week ago

PHOTOS: Xunami Muse at Shakers

Photos3 weeks ago

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

Photos2 months ago

PHOTOS: La Loca

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Arts & Entertainment5 years ago

Singer-songwriter releases powerful ‘I Am Samantha’ for International Trans Day of Visibility

In honor of International Trans Day of Visibility, singer-songwriter and theatre artist Benjamin Scheuer has released “I Am Samantha,” a new track that recounts the real-life journey...
Local5 years ago

Petition signature challenge against Ward 7 gay candidate dismissed

Person who filed complaint is not a D.C. resident
Coronavirus5 years ago

Bowser issues D.C. stay-at-home order

City joins Maryland, Virginia in move
Opinions5 years ago

Striving to connect amid a pandemic

We find new ways to bond
Movies5 years ago

Annapolis Film Festival turns to streaming

Most selections available for viewing online
Coronavirus5 years ago

Coronavirus pandemic has been ‘horrible’ for Italy

'Italy Loves Italy' campaign launched for LGBTQ travelers
Coronavirus5 years ago

Hogan issues stay-at-home order for Md.

Directive took effect on Monday at 8 p.m.
homepage news5 years ago

Idaho governor quietly signs anti-trans bills amid coronavirus crisis

New laws enacted on eve of Transgender Day of Visibility
Coronavirus5 years ago

Virginia governor issues statewide stay-at-home order

Ralph Northam mandate to remain in effect until June 10
Arts & Entertainment5 years ago

Bright Light Bright Light announces album, drops single

Bright Light Bright Light (aka Rod Thomas) celebrated the announcement of his upcoming album “Fun City” over the weekend with the release of its first single,...