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Uruguay15 hours ago

Former Uruguayan president José Mujica dies at 89

One-time guerrilla fighter signed marriage equality law in 2012

District of Columbia17 hours ago

Oral arguments held in Casa Ruby civil suit appeals case

Congress20 hours ago

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

District of Columbia21 hours ago

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

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Photos7 months ago

PHOTOS: Franklin County Pride

Fifth annual LGBTQ celebration held at Wilson College

News3 years ago

Karine Jean-Pierre on her firsts: ‘I am a Black, gay, immigrant woman’

United Kingdom3 years ago

Britain’s Royal Mint marks 50 years of ‘Pride UK’ with first LGBTQ+ coin

State Department3 years ago

U.S. demands more access to Brittney Griner in Russia

District of Columbia3 years ago

Capital Stonewall Democrats backs Robert White over Bowser

Pennsylvania3 years ago

Brian Sims, four other LGBTQ candidates lose races in Pa.

District of Columbia3 years ago

Pannell resigns in protest from Ward 8 Council member’s LGBT Commission

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 Columbia24 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 Columbia24 hours ago

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

Commentary5 days ago

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

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

District of Columbia1 week 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 Beach21 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 Tobago1 day 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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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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PHOTOS: Xunami Muse at Shakers

'RuPaul's Drag Race' contestant performs

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

Music & Concerts4 days ago

Underdog glorious: a personal remembrance of Jill Sobule

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

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DJs to hold panel discussion on music, identity

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Calendar: May 9-15

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PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

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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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PHOTOS: Freddie’s Follies

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Theater5 years ago

SPRING ARTS 2020: Symphonies, opera, Gay Men’s Chorus and more on spring slate

Out British pianist Stephen Hough to play, present essay book mid-April
homepage news5 years ago

DC gay bar Uproar hit with city inspections, license challenge

DC gay bar Uproar hit with city inspections, license challenge
homepage news5 years ago

State Department releases annual human rights report

Anti-LGBTQ crackdown in Chechnya among events highlighted
Financial5 years ago

Presidential hopefuls not showing love to LGBTQ media

Few ad buys in niche outlets in 2020 campaign
Travel5 years ago

Spring fun in the valley of the sun

Phoenix has good dining, weather, sites and gay life
a&e features5 years ago

QUEERY: Ruth Noack

The Corner at Whitman-Walker curator answers 20 queer questions
Comics5 years ago

CARTOON: Cruz in quarantine

He knows everyone misses him
Coronavirus5 years ago

Groups say LGBTQ people more vulnerable to Coronavirus

HIV, rates of smoking and discrimination cited as factors
a&e features5 years ago

SPRING ARTS 2020: TV’s big paradigm shift and the queer consumer

Apple, Disney, others lock horns wth Netflix as streaming wars intensify — where will all the LGBTQ content land?
Arts & Entertainment5 years ago

Diverse talent called to audition for StandUp NBC

Calling all queer comics: NBC wants you! The network is reaching out to spread the word to diverse comedians across the nation about its 2020 StandUp...