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  • Letter From Adam Ebbin

    By on June 9, 2004

  • Pride + Vote = Power

    By on June 9, 2004

    ''Rock the vote.'' ''Every vote counts.'' ''Choose or lose.'' ''Vote as if your life depended on it.'' Each election cycle we hear the admonishments. From...

  • DC Front Runners

    By on June 2, 2004

    The DC Front Runners Mission: A running group serving the greater metropolitan area gay and lesbian community and their friends. Founded: 1982. Number of Members:...

  • Washington Wetskins

    By on May 19, 2004

    Washington Wetskins Mission: The Wetskins are a water polo team dedicated to creating an environment in which the sport can be played regardless of sexual...

  • Radical Faeries

    By on May 12, 2004

    Radical Faeries Mission: A community-based organization of men and women who explore queer spirituality and promote an understanding of Earth-based religions and interfaith cooperation. Founded:...

  • Delta Lambda Phi Social Fraternity: Alpha Chapter

    By on April 28, 2004

    Delta Lambda Phi members at a recent fundraising sale Mission: Provide meaningful friendships and social interactions in an atmosphere of social, service and recreational events....

  • HIV Positive Drop-In Coffee House

    By on April 21, 2004

    HIV Positive Drop-In CoffeeHouse Hosted by FriendsMeeting House of Washington Mission: Provide people living with HIV a comfortable and social place to interact. Founded: 1984...

  • Youth Pride Alliance

    By on April 14, 2004

    Youth Pride Alliance organizers and volunteers Mission: To provide a safe space for LGBT youth, including organizing the annual Youth Pride Day celebration. Founded: 1997...

  • Washington Renegades

    By on April 7, 2004

    Members of the Renegades at a recent practice Mission: To learn, teach and play rugby. Founded: 1998 Members: 80 active members How to Join: Contact...

  • D.C. Gay Men for Dinner (DCGMD)

    By on March 31, 2004

    D.C. Gay Men for Dinner at a recent outing Mission: Providing an alternative to the bar scene where single men can meet. Founded: 2000 Members:...

  • Sparkling Smiles

    By on March 31, 2004

    The advertising promises are everywhere -- a whiter smile can bring you that perfect partner, land you the perfect job, make your life better than...

  • D.C. Lesbian Avengers

    By on March 24, 2004

    Members of D.C. Lesbian Avengers Mission: A queer, direct action, activist group. Founded: 2000 Number of Members: Approximately 40. How to Join: Join by coming...

  • Potomac Executive Network (PEN)

    By on March 17, 2004

    PEN members at arecent networking event Mission: PEN is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, all-volunteer network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or advocate professionals who work for...

  • Lambda Car Club (LCC)

    By on March 10, 2004

    Members of the local Straight Eightschapter of the Lambda Car Club Mission: Enjoying, appreciating and learning about classic and special-interest autos. Members: Approximately 130. How...

  • Asian Pacific Islander Queer Sisters (APIQS)

    By on March 3, 2004

    Members of Asian Pacific IslanderQueer Sisters (APIQS) Mission: An organization for Asian American and Pacific Islander lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning women with a focus...