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Ex-gay group visiting DC to complain about Equality Act, definitely not go to gay bars
If you've noticed an increase in faceless Grindr profiles looking for "discreet fun," now you know why.
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Religious leaders and people of faith rally in DC in support of Equality Act
Activists make last-minute push to lobby Republican lawmakers ahead of Friday's vote on landmark LGBTQ rights bill
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“We. Can’t. Breathe!”: Trans Activists Remember Lost Lives
On Friday night, members of D.C.'s trans community rallied to remember the dead and call for more funding and support services.
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“Trans Equality Now” Gala Celebrates 20 Years of NCTE
The event will honor activists and allies, and celebrate important victories, at a time when transgender rights are under unrelenting attack.
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DC Public Schools Will Teach LGBTQ History in Social Studies Classes
Last month, the D.C. State Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt new “anti-racist” and LGBTQ-inclusive standards for social studies classes that will take effect...
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DC Black Pride Returns In Full Force for 2023
For its 32nd anniversary, DC Black Pride creates a space for the Black LGBTQ community to convene, celebrate, and commemorate.
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President Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act into Law
President Joe Biden has signed a law requiring the federal government and states to recognize legal same-sex marriages as valid.
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Senators Add Religious Protections to Respect for Marriage Act
A bipartisan group of senators lobbying their colleagues behind the scenes to vote in favor of marriage equality have proposed an amendment adding religious protections...
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At 17, Will Larkins Is Living Their Best LGBTQ Activist Life
Meet Will Larkins, the gay 17-year-old whose viral presentation on Stonewall gave them a national platform to take on homophobia.
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Biden stands up for LGBTQ equality in State of Union address
President Joe Biden made a pitch for the Equality Act and assured trans Americans he'd defend their rights in his State of the Union speech.
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DC gay bars will require proof of coronavirus vaccination for entry
D.C.'s LGBTQ bars, restaurants, and other indoor establishments will be required to ask patrons for proof of vaccination starting on Jan. 15.
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National equality organizations launch anti-bullying website to support LGBTQ youth and parents
Four national organizations have launched a website to guide students and parents on how to create safe school environments for LGBTQ youth.
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“I don’t want to be a distraction”: Ruby Corado hands reins of Casa Ruby over to Alexis Blackmon
Ruby Corado is stepping down from Casa Ruby, the organization she founded, because she doesn't want to "be a distraction"
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New York passes Gender Recognition Act, a comprehensive pro-LGBTQ law
New York has passed a law allowing trans and nonbinary New Yorkers to change their names and gender markers on vital documents and state IDs.
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DC Pride 2021: Exclusive photos and reactions from Pride weekend!
Thousands embraced last week's Capital Pride festivities as a chance to socialize, reconnect, and feel joyful once more.
