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The mission of the Imperial Court of Washington, DC (ICWDC) is to raise funds for organizations, including but not limited to those supporting just the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community: HIV/AIDS services organizations, social service organizations and youth enrichment programs. We seek to provide a safe, social environment for people with the same interest as those of the membership and to create and promote positive community awareness of the ideals of the International Court System.

As status hearing is postponed, no bias enhancements filed against two suspects charged in 14th Street assault

How I found myself on the steps of the Supreme Court

Agreement requires women's homeless shelter to admit transgender clients

Gay military activist refuses to pay fine for guilty verdict stemming from arrest at anti-DADT protest

What Was & What's Next for the Marriage Equality Movement

Both sides of the marriage-equality debate converge on Washington as the Supreme Court hears arguments in Prop. 8 and DOMA cases

Revealing interviews with supporters and opponents of gay marriage rights

As the Family Research Council leans on its Bible, it should consider a more thoughtful reading

Dueling rallies expected to draw crowds to Washington as DOMA, Prop. 8 cases begin

Considering humanity's possible calamities, marriage-equality shouldn't make anyone's list

Barracks Row Marine-stabbing case delayed an additional month

Whatever comes next, Verrilli has shown himself to be an advocate for equality

D.C. Superior Court judge warns Robinson after he fails to comply with release terms

LaShawn Carson, accused of shooting gay man, heads to trial as good behavior results in less severe release terms

Courthouses across the commonwealth forced to deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples during Valentine's Day protest

Court orders suspect in fatal stabbing of Deoni Jones to submit to further mental evaluation

House, Senate vote to confirm Tracy Thorne-Begland as Virginia's first out judge after scuttling nomination in 2012

Off-duty MPD officer accused of shooting at group including two transgender women receives suspended sentence, credit for time served

For better or worse, Supreme Court is set for a 2013 date with marriage

A SCOTUS ruling could help or hinder in 2013

Activist is offered ''post and forfeit,'' dropping case against him, while DADT trial still in limbo

Prosecutors and defense lawyers ask for more time as Corkins remains in custody

With the history of equal rights moving quickly forward, it's harder to be patient while the world catches up

Suspect accused of killing Deoni Jones to be tried in June

Government awaiting superseding indictments on additional charges for three defendants accused of attacking gay teen

Robinson, previously released on bond, fails to show for scheduled court appearance

Despite the ongoing battles over marriage equality and the president's stated support, that and other LGBT issues have been nonexistent at the debates

Pair accused of assaulting lesbians in July 2011 Columbia Heights incident

There is too much at stake to entertain absolutes or allow lies to go unchallenged

Ali Jackson, Alvonica Jackson and Desmond Campbell plead not guilty to stabbing gay teenager in June

Hearing for suspect in Family Research Council shooting scheduled for end of the month

Floyd Corkins found competent to stand trial, held without bond on both federal and District charges

DC Center volunteer accused of shooting guard at conservative organization's headquarters faces federal and local charges, will receive mental evaluation

New moves add impetus to Supreme Court's date with marriage

83-year-old Widow's Case Becomes Fourth Sent to Supreme Court

Preliminary hearing continued to July 9 as defendants' attorneys consider offer

Former prosecutor's appointment reverses General Assembly's rejection of his nomination last month

Lambda Legal's Kevin Cathcart has overseen two decades of enormous change, and looks forward to the years to come

Republicans in the House of Delegates scuttle nomination of gay prosecutor to Richmond General District Court

Drummer Patty Schemel reveals life in her former band Hole

French women lose adoption fight, while Ben & Jerry join U.K. marriage push

The GOP campaign offers a frustrating experience when it comes to gay issues, but some more sporting inspiration is found Down Under

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MAL 2012: Mr. MAL Judges

DADT lawsuit appeal rejected, Log Cabin to decide on appeal to Supreme Court

Gay lawyer dons his robe, taking his place on the federal bench in Manhattan – and in history

Eight years after the Supreme Court struck down sodomy laws, lawyer Paul Smith looks to the future of LGBT equality

Wes Craven hasn't quite figured out how to restore a brand so spoofed and parodied that laughter trumps fear

CAGLCC event underscores the scope of LGBT contributions

Westboro Baptist Church may have won at the Supreme Court, but it's no moral victory

The legal victory for D.C. marriage equality is a time to celebrate, and look forward to other challenges

From the White House to military recruiting centers, Judge Phillips's order halting the enforcement of DADT is having ripple effects across the country

On Wednesday, the justices considered whether the anti-LGBT Westboro Baptist Church's protest of a soldier's funeral was protected by the First Amendment

Justice Department likely to be fighting for DOMA in heat of election season

Without many fireworks, Supreme Court nominee answers questions on marriage and DADT

A divided Supreme Court rules that student groups can be forced to take ''all comers'' if they want the benefits of formal recognition

News Analysis: Supreme Court upholds Washington state law allowing disclosure of names of those who sign referendum petitions generally, but domestic-partnership referendum names remain in limbo

Earning bipartisan support in the past, SCOTUS nominee faces new scrutiny from all sides

A trio reduced to a duo, Court Yard Hounds pack a punch, while Pulse finds Toni Braxton chasing another hit album

In case challenging disclosure of names of those who signed anti-gay petition in Washington, Scalia notes that ''democracy takes a certain amount of civic courage''

Christian student group challenges a university's nondiscrimination policies in high-profile court case

Edward DuMont, praised by colleagues as ''brilliant,'' would be the first openly gay federal appellate judge in the country

Pundits and politicians wonder who the next Supreme Court justice will be, while LGBT observers consider impact of choice on gay issues

As Californians might tell you, the best time to marry is now

Gay and lesbian couples line up at D.C. courthouse to file applications for the city's first legally recognized marriage licenses for same-sex couples

On eve of marriage equality in the District, anti-equality activists ask Supreme Court to block implementation of law and stop gay marriages

Day 4 of Proposition 8 trial focuses on economic impact of anti-gay policy, as well as psychological toll

Supreme Court blocks broadcast of Proposition 8 trial

Lawyers challenge California's Prop 8 with comparisons to Anita Bryant's ''Save the Children'' campaign of the 1970s

The legal cases that shaped the past decade and will shape the next

Stein Dems honor Deschaine and others at awards reception

Black Pride President Steps Down

As DC Black Pride's new president, Courtney R. Snowden leads the way for the 18th annual festival

DC Black Pride 2008

Commentary: Stonewall Baby

DC Black Pride sees competition from local party promoter

Local GLBT lawyers sworn to Supreme Court

D.C. Black Pride adds three guiding lights

2005 Year in Review: In Memoriam

State's Supreme Court says same-sex couples deserve marriage rights

Gay rights activists celebrate Supreme Court's decision

The biggest gay rights victory ever will lead to an even larger battle over marriage

Panel Debates Lawrence v. Texas