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Gay Bronx Man Stabbed to Death by Neighbor
The suspect in fatal Bronx stabbing allegedly had previously hurled threats and anti-gay slurs at the victim.
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Same-Sex Couples Can Now Marry in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein's law has taken effect, making the country the 22nd in Europe to allow marriage equality.
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Authors of Gay-Themed Erotica Face Arrest in China
Writers specializing in danmei, a type of gay erotic fiction, are being imprisoned by Chinese authorities for up to four-and-a-half years.
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A Surge in Anti-Trans Legislation: 120 Bills Proposed for 2025
Lawmakers in 13 states have introduced at least 120 proposed laws seeking to roll back rights or legal protections for transgender people.
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This Week’s Advertisers: The Year in Scene, Jan. 2, 2025
Please support our advertisers in the January 2nd edition of Metro Weekly, featuring the Year in Scene, Covers, and Last Word.
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11 Teens Charged With Felony Assault of Gay Men
Police say the teens were inspired by a disturbing trend in which youths beat men that have been lured with gay dating apps.
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Trump Picks Anti-LGBTQ Papal Critic as Vatican Ambassador
Brian Burch, the president of Catholic Vote, has slammed Pope Francis and liberal-leaning Catholics for their stances on LGBTQ issues.
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Gay Couple Assaulted by Gang of Teens in Milan
The couple, who were holding hands while walking home, were attacked by teens who beat them and shouted anti-gay slurs at them.
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Patron Allegedly Stabbed by Bouncer at Gay Bar
Details remain unclear on what circumstances led to the stabbing at the Minneapolis bar that left a 27-year-old man with critical injuries.
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Murray Hill Brings Drag Kings to Reality TV
Comedian and actor Murray Hill will host "King of Drag," the first-ever drag king reality show competition, on the streaming platform Revry.
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Belarus Police Raid Gay Couple’s Home, Demand They Out Others
The raid on a gay couple's home is part of a larger, ongoing campaign in Belarus to criminalize sharing information about LGBTQ identity.
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Can Uproar Survive? Owner Tammy Truong Speaks Out
Tammy Truong explains why her business is feeling squeezed, and details her efforts to keep D.C.’s beloved bear bar open.
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Travel Agent Accused of Booking Gay Tours Dies in Custody
Andrei Kotov, a 48-year-old Russian travel agent accused of organizing tours for gay men, has died in police custody in Moscow.
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Gay Bar Shuts Down Without Notice on Christmas Eve
Owners of The Birdcage in Cincinnati claim they were forced to close due to rising insurance costs and declining sales.
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D.C.’s Hottest Gay Bars for Your New Year’s Eve Party Plans
Our guide to a gay New Year's Eve in D.C. features 26 terrific options, from LGBTQ watering holes to leading concert venues.
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‘& Juliet’ is a Joyful, Pop-Powered Sensation
The glorious pipes of Rachel Simone Webb supply the wind beneath the wings of "& Juliet's" extensive national tour.
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Gay Couple Sentenced to 100 Years for Raping Adopted Sons
The Atlanta couple previously pleaded guilty to raping their adopted sons and sharing the abuse in pictures and videos with other adults.
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Defense Bill with Transgender Care Ban Signed by Biden
President Joe Biden has signed into law a military funding bill, complete with a ban on transgender health treatments.
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Hopes for the New Year: A Metro Weekly Forum
We asked Metro Weekly readers what they're most (and least) looking forward to in 2025. Here's what they had to say.
