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Education Dep’t to Advise Schools on Anti-LGBT Bullying
In a letter to educators to be released today, Oct. 26, Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights Russlynn Ali will provide guidance to the...
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Bert’s ‘mo’ hairstyle comment was not a gay coming out
”We’ve always reached out to a variety of actors and athletes and celebrities to appear on the show, and our programming has always appealed to...
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Gay Republicans launch ad against Barney Frank, gay-friendly Democrats
”If you thought the Housewives were dysfunctional, wait until you meet the real Democrats of DC. They’re catty: Barney. They’re arrogant: Barbara. And they’re in...
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Monday in DADT: The Case Against the Stay
Today, attorneys for Log Cabin Republicans filed the organization’s opposition to the government’s request for a stay of U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Phillips’s injunction...
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Michigan’s Asst. Attorney General calls gay college student ‘Satanic’ as they head to court today [video]
UPDATE: Chris Armstrong dropped his Personal Protection Order request against Andrew Shirvell, explaining to the court that Shirvell has not contacted him since he went on...
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Joe McElderry encourages gay X-Factor contestants to ‘go for it’ [video]
”I was nervous about it but I’m glad I’ve done it and I can now move forward and get on with the rest of my...
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17th Street High Heel Race
The wildly popular 17th Street High Heel Race is the highlight of Halloween for many Washingtonians, gay and straight. The blocks between JR.’s and Cobalt...
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Hair at the Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center lets the sun shine in on Hair, the 2009 Tony winner for Best Musical Revival, as it kicks off its national tour....
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Jewish Literary Festival at the DCJCC
Remaining events in the 12th annual Jewish Literary Festival at the DCJCC include Jerry Muller discussing Capitalism and the Jews about the disproportionate success of...
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Underworld at the 9:30 Club
Vocalist Karl Hyde talks, moans, whispers — and oh yeah, sings — in an always-captivating way, and his wordplay adds still more to the charm....
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Actor Zachary Quinto: Gay rights issues more important discussion than who he sleeps with
” come to realize through experience that ultimately I really do have a lot of power in terms of the way I relate to the...
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New Hampshire’s largest paper won’t print gay couple’s legal wedding announcement [video]
”While the law sanctions gay marriage, it neither demands that churches perform them or that our First Amendment right to choose what we print be...
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Lifehouse and Kris Allen, tonight at DAR
Kris Allen opens for alt-rock band Lifehouse, which might seem odd, since Allen was last year's American Idol, besting Adam Lambert for the title. But...
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A Fox on the Fairway
Signature Theatre presents A Fox on the Fairway, a world premiere comedy from D.C. playwright Ken Ludwig (Crazy for You), which pays tribute to the...
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Richard III at the Artisphere
One of Shakespeare’s most complex and fascinating characters is central to the bard’s most entertaining history play, Richard III. The Washington Shakespeare Company is a...
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Gay teacher gets job back; was fired for answering why he’s unmarried [video]
”I felt like I was being asked to go back into the closet. And that’s a terrifying place to be. My first reaction was absolute...
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Barack Obama offers encouragement to gay teens [video]
”Like all of you, I was shocked and saddened by the deaths of several young people who were bullied and taunted for being gay, and...
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Florida’s ban on adoptions by gay families is over! Atty Gen. McCullom will not pursue case
”The constitutionality of the Florida law banning adoption by homosexuals is a divisive matter of great public interest. As such, the final determination should rest...
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Wanda Sykes tells Ellen what it’s like to be a mom [video]
”Olivia, she’s a year-and-a-half now…. My wife, she’s French, so she speaks French to the kids. So, Olivia’s using her words now. In French, maman...
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David Sanborn at Blues Alley
Renowned and revered the world over as one of the greatest saxophone players of all time, David Sanborn has inspired countless other musicians while creating...
