The Promised Land

Kushaba Moses Mworeko left Uganda to seek asylum in America, but now he's living in limbo

Arresting Development

Members of Get Equal are arrested at Capitol Building protest

Clublife: Dancing DJ

Roland Belmares has been one of the gay circuit's most popular DJs for nearly a decade

Coverboy Q

Avenue Q's Nicky and Rod tackle Coverboy Confidential questions

The Latest

Candy Coated
Jujubee takes the stage at Freddie's and performs her heart out

Leaving Hate Behind
Being hated by others fosters hatred in return, but it's important to move beyond

American Mosque
Attacking an Islamic center at Ground Zero is an attack on American values

Discharged, Choi Charges On
From street protests to hugging a senator, civilian status hasn't slowed DADT activist

OutServe Joins the Battle, Servicemembers opens new front
Two new entities supporting DADT repeal sprung up on July 26 – one for ''actively serving gay and lesbian troops'' and the other adding a lobbying arm to another group

Seaside Crime Spree
Local gay man among five people assaulted in Rehoboth

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Spotlight

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The Crowded House that Neil Finn built is responsible for several indelible pop hits in the '80s ("Don't Dream It's ...[more]

News

Discharged, Choi Charges On
From street protests to hugging a senator, civilian status hasn't slowed DADT activist

OutServe Joins the Battle, Servicemembers opens new front
Two new entities supporting DADT repeal sprung up on July 26 – one for ''actively serving gay and lesbian troops'' and the other adding a lobbying arm to another group

Seaside Crime Spree
Local gay man among five people assaulted in Rehoboth

LGBT Leaders Unite
Equality Maryland serves as host for national community gathering

Jersey Juncture
With high court declining to hear marriage challenge, Garden State gays will have to wait

Local Gay Man Found Dead (UPDATED)
Mark Gower, who danced at Secrets, was found dead inside his Mount Pleasant apartment

Choi Discharged (UPDATED)
New York Army National Guard confirms that former Lt. Dan Choi was discharged from the military for violating ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' on June 29

Imposters Arrive
Local safer-sex advocate reacts to New York counterfeit condom bust

Mountain State's Move
Byrd's Senate replacement could be important in DADT debate

Opinion

Leaving Hate Behind
Being hated by others fosters hatred in return, but it's important to move beyond

American Mosque
Attacking an Islamic center at Ground Zero is an attack on American values

Unsettling Similarities
A 1942 military survey illustrates the shortcomings of society's perceived progress

Corrupting Influence
Blaming U.S. culture wars for African homophobia won't end either

Feature

The Promised Land
Kushaba Moses Mworeko left Uganda to seek asylum in America, but now he's living in limbo

Mix Masters
At Mixology, Kim Rosenberg and Meghann Novinskie seek to discover the perfect match -- for you

Congressional Ties
As the first out transgender Capitol Hill staffer, Diego Sanchez has complicated – and sometimes competing – objectives

Nightlife

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Complete Guide to DC Nightclubs
Get the latest on your favorite gay club, or find a new place to hang out - pics, maps, links...

Clublife: Pussycat Guy
Dave Audé has made a name for himself in dance music over the past few years, thanks in part to a certain girl group

Clublife: Dancing DJ
Roland Belmares has been one of the gay circuit's most popular DJs for nearly a decade

Arts

Stage: Funny Noises
Keegan Theatre punches up the summer with a bit of brilliantly executed horseplay in Noises Off

Stage: Puppet Masters
Some of Michael Liscio Jr. and Brent Michael DiRoma's best puppet friends may or may not be gay

Music: Musical Illusion
Sarah McLachlan's first new album in seven years and since her divorce is not as explosive as you'd expect or wish

Film: Salt Deficiency
Very little makes Salt stand out from other spy-espionage-conspiracy films, except its star Angelina Jolie

Stage: Sing Out Loud
Avenue Q is as funny, surprising and shocking as ever, while Passing Strange is a tempest in a too small teapot

Music: Mother's Milkshake
Kelis has progressed from an edgy, unfocused R&B-styled singer-songwriter to an astute, determined dance diva

Domestic Partner

Horoscope
July 29-August 4, 2010

Sex: Bottom Buddy
It's definitely not your father's condom, but female condoms may be some gay men's new best friend

Body: Lasting Impression
The right tattoo artist and design will help you make your mark

Sex: Lube Alarm
A recent study raises the red flag regarding the safety of lube, but condoms quell the controversy

Community

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