All posts by John Riley
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17th Street Pride Sidewalk Block Party to be held Saturday, June 26
Typically, each August, Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets hosts the 17th Street Festival, featuring the work of various artisans and tables touting the work of...
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Alexandria and Arlington residents to celebrate Pride-themed events
Local venues in Alexandria and Arlington will play host to two events celebrating the LGBTQ community from June 26-27.
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South Carolina Republicans seeking to overturn city of Columbia’s ban on conversion therapy
South Carolina Senate Republicans have balked at an ordinance passed by the Columbia City Council earlier this month that bans the practice of conversion therapy...
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New York City could elect a record number of LGBTQ City Council members
New York City voters could elect up to nine new LGBTQ City Council members, a record number for the city's top legislative body.
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Stonewall Inn “pour out” protests Anheuser-Busch’s support of anti-LGBTQ politicians
The Stonewall Inn's "pour out" protests Anheuser-Busch's support of anti-LGBTQ politicians.
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Democratic senators introduce resolution apologizing for government discrimination against LGBTQ community
A new U.S. Senate resolution apologizes for decades of discrimination against LGBTQ military personnel and federal civilian employees.
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Congressional Republicans block bill expanding credit access for LGBTQ business owners
Congressional Republicans blocked passage of a bill aimed at ensuring LGBTQ-owned businesses have equal access to lending opportunities.
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D.C. Council issues ceremonial resolution honoring Rayceen Pendarvis
The D.C. Council has issued a ceremonial resolution honoring Rayceen Pendarvis, a longtime D.C. community advocate, LGBTQ activist, event moderator, and the host of The...
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Gay man hit over head with glass bottle while walking with date in Northeast DC
A Maryland man was hit over the head with a bottle by a man yelling homophobic slurs while walking his dogs with his date last...
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Las Vegas Raiders’ Carl Nassib becomes first openly gay active NFL player
Carl Nassib, a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, came out in an Instagram video, making him the first openly gay active NFL player.
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U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney reintroduces LGBTQ-inclusive violent crime reporting bill
Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney reintroduced a bill intended to improve reporting of data on anti-LGBTQ violent crimes.
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Charlotte City Council Republican proposes new LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinance
Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari has proposed a "conservative" approach to protecting LGBTQ residents from discrimination.
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Transgender man shot to death in Lynchburg, Virginia
A transgender man was shot to death in Lynchburg, Virginia, but local police say there's no evidence the shooting was a hate crime.
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Protesters demonstrate outside Nellie’s Sports Bar, urging long-term boycott
Protesters gathered outside Nellie's Sports Bar, reiterating calls for a boycott of the bar after a Black woman was dragged down the stairs by security.
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Veterans Affairs seeking to allow transgender veterans to receive medically necessary care
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will pursue a rule change to allow transgender veterans to receive medically necessary surgery.
