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Michael Urie Puts Queer Stories Center Stage with Pride Plays
As Pride Plays takes over Woolly Mammoth for WorldPride, the "Shrinking" star talks representation and radical joy in queer theater.
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MPD Withdraws Request to Park Service to Close Dupont Circle for Pride
Following a massive outcry from community members and politicians, the National Park Service has canceled its plans to close down the park at Dupont Circle,...
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Scott Thompson Rips Into GLAAD in Blistering New Show
Scott Thompson revives Buddy Cole in "The Last Glory Hole," taking aim at GLAAD and cancel culture in a blistering new comedy show.
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Marco Calvani Talks Gay Romance, Netflix Debut, and Tina Fey
Actor-filmmaker Marco Calvani rides the tide of an unexpected breakout role in Netflix’s hit series "The Four Seasons."
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Everyman’s ‘Irma Vep’ Is a Wickedly Funny Gothic Romp
In 'The Mystery of Irma Vep,' two quick-change artists deliver a masterclass in camp comedy, drag, and gothic farce.
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Police Arrest Trans Man for Using Women’s Restroom at S.C. Bar
Luca Strobel says he was mocked with slurs, humiliated by staff, and arrested — all for using the restroom conservatives say he should use.
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‘We Are Gathered’ Is a Wise, Witty Gay Love Story
Tarell Alvin McCraney’s "We Are Gathered" at Arena Stage explores modern gay romance, sex, and commitment.
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WorldPride 2025 in DC: The Ultimate Celebration Guide
From star-studded concerts to historic marches, here’s what’s lighting up the nation’s capital for WorldPride weekend.
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The Man Who Launched D.C. Pride
Grand Marshal Deacon Maccubbin’s 1975 block party set the stage for WorldPride 2025 — and everything in between.
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WorldPride 2025 Calls for Global LGBTQ Solidarity
InterPride co-president Ymania Brown urges attendees to celebrate, resist, and carry the spirit of Pride across borders.
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Tarell Alvin McCraney Brings Queer Romance to Arena Stage
Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play, "We Are Gathered," dives into love, legacy, and the intimacy of Black queer lives.
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Shakira Cancels WorldPride Concert Appearance in D.C.
Shakira’s last-minute WorldPride cancellation follows a similar move to cancel her Boston concert over stage safety issues.
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Tennessee Teen Sues After LGBTQ Post Triggers Suspension
A Christian school in Tennessee is being sued for suspending a student and withholding her diploma after she came out as gay on social media.
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Capital Cup Brings 1,500 LGBTQ Athletes to D.C. for WorldPride
D.C. hosts Capital Cup, as thousands of LGBTQ athletes compete in Pride Week sporting events, May 29–June 5.
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Porgy and Bess Soars at Kennedy Center
The Washington National Opera’s stirring revival of George Gershwin's classic highlights the power of community and voice.
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DC Queer Bar Vandalized in Suspected Hate Crime
Sinners and Saints, a safe space for Queer and trans people of color, was broken into during Black Pride weekend. Owners react with defiance.
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Sasha Colby Brings Glam to Night OUT at the Nationals
“For me, being visible is being able to be unapologetically myself,” says Sasha Colby. “Drag is my sort of therapy, my way of releasing and...
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New York Pride Faces Funding Shortfall as Sponsors Withdraw
NYC Pride faces a $750,000 shortfall as major sponsors pull support, citing economic concerns and fears of Trump-era backlash over DEI.
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Kae Ecstatic Makes Masturbation Month Spiritual and Sexy
Author and spiritual coach Kae Ecstatic goes deep on life, sex, politics, and competing on "The Great BateWorld BateOff."
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Federal Judge Guts Iowa’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law
The ruling strikes down Iowa book ban and LGBTQ classroom restrictions as unconstitutional.
