| Feature Story | Song of the Quilt | Two D.C. musical groups premiere a new composition in honor of the Quilt | by Randy Shulman |
| Feature Story | Far From Over | Despite Many Advances, AIDS Remains a Threat to Communities at Risk | by Sean Bugg Photography by Todd Franson |
| News | Marriage Win in Massachusetts | State's Supreme Court says same-sex couples deserve marriage rights | by Bob Roehr |
| Dining | Dishing It Out | Dish at the River Inn Hotel | by David Garver |
| Film | Amazing Adventure | Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World | by Randy Shulman |
| Music | Political Pop | Le Tigre's fun, feminist electronica | by Doug Rule |
| Music | Babs or Bette | Barbra Streisand falters with bland love songs, Bette Midler bats Clooney out of the park | by Doug Rule |
| Stage | Utterly Shawful | Heartbreak House at Round House Theater | by Jolene Munch |
| Environs | Environs | Cuba meets Kentucky in couple's DC townhome | by Chord Bezerra |
| Soundwaves (archive) | Soundwaves | Monster Mix on MTV2, dance videos on DVD, more | by Doug Rule |
| Community Profile | Burgundy Crescent Volunteers | A Community Profile | by Chord Bezerra |
| Money | Smart Charity | Money: Best decisions for your charitable donations | by Mark Helm |
| Opinion | Women's Work | Learning Curve | by Bonnie Morris |
| Snapshots | Mr. Gay Washington DC USA 2004 | Four Points Sheraton | Michael Wichita |
| Snapshots | SMYAL Fall Brunch | The Mayflower Hotel | Michael Wichita |