News + Politics
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Republicans Seek Nationwide Ban on Porn and Nude Content
A Republican bill seeks to ban pornography and prosecute the sharing of "obscene content," potentially even outlawing nude selfie-sharing.
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Kerri Colby, Bunker Partner for Whitman-Walker Fundraiser
The Drag Race star and popular D.C. gay nightclub are partnering with Whitman-Walker to help it recoup lost federal funding.
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Florida’s Drag Ban ‘Likely Unconstitutional’ Says Appeals Court
The 11th Circuit finds that Florida's law targeting "adult live performances" infringes on protected forms of speech.
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Conversion Therapy Harms LGBTQ Heart Health
A new study claims that being subjected to conversion therapy may lead to high blood pressure and increased heart inflammation.
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Lesbian Mistaken for Man Kicked Out of Boston Hotel Restroom
The Liberty Hotel has since suspended a security guard and promised to better train its staff on "inclusive practices."
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Your Guide to WorldPride DC Events
Starting this week, WorldPride 2025 and its partners kick off three weeks of performances, protests, and parties.
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Transgender Troops Given June Deadline to Leave Military
Trans service members have until June 6 to "voluntarily" leave the military or face forcible discharge and lost benefits.
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Salt Lake City and Boise Make Pride Flag a City Flag
Both cities are exploiting a loophole in their states' Pride flag bans allowing local governments to fly their official city flags.
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New Pope’s Past Anti-LGBTQ Remarks Raise Alarms
Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected pope, made hostile anti-LGBTQ comments over a decade ago, raising concerns among LGBTQ Catholics.
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Help Us Choose Our Next “From the Archives” Interview!
Metro Weekly is republishing one older interview a week in a new "From the Archives" section. Help us decide which one to publish next!
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Virginia Lt. Gov. Condemns Gay Marriage in Handwritten Note
Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears took the unusual step of condemning a bill she was obligated to sign.
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D.C. Opens Its First LGBTQ Senior Housing Community
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser cut the ribbon on Mary's House for Older Adults, the first dedicated housing community for LGBTQ seniors.
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Military Ban on Trans Americans Reinstated by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to ban future recruits and begin expelling service members who are transgender.
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Lady Gaga Concert in Rio Was Target of Foiled Bomb Plot
Online extremists posed as Lady Gaga fans and planned to incite violence against LGBTQ attendees at Saturday's Rio show.
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Tennessee Lets Doctors Deny Treatment on Moral Grounds
Critics warn the "Medical Ethics Defense Act" will jeopardize care for LGBTQ patients, HIV prevention, and reproductive services.
