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Fourth Circuit Hears Virginia Marriage Case
A panel of three judges in Richmond’s U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit today heard oral arguments in the case of Bostic v. Schaefer, challenging Virginia’s...
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Obama judicial nominee faces heated hearing for views on same-sex marriage, other issues
A controversial Obama judicial nominee faced a barrage of questions over his views on same-sex marriage, abortion and the Confederate flag during his confirmation hearing...
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Marriage equality heads South
Marriage equality arrived in the American South shortly after 10 a.m. on Saturday. That was when Kristin Seaton, 27, and Jennifer Rambo, 26, became the...
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Michael Jackson’s “Xscape” a worthy tribute to the King of Pop
This summer will mark the 5-year anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death. His downfall and ultimate demise are a sad tale that has been rehashed endlessly,...
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5 money saving tips for a Las Vegas visit
Who doesn’t want to go to Las Vegas? It has consistently ranked as top destination for LGBT travelers. With world-class entertainment, amazing dining, incomparable nightlife,...
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AGLA Reception Surpasses Fundraising Goal
The Arlington Gay & Lesbian Alliance (AGLA), a nonpartisan nonprofit that advocates for LGBT equality and partners with civic associations to provide community services, announced it...
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Bostic Ruling Could Boost Other States’ Marriage Fights
The heads of four state-level LGBT-rights organizations whose state marriage laws could potentially be affected by a ruling in the Virginia case of Bostic v....
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Hagel says military’s transgender ban should be reviewed
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel indicated his openness to reviewing the military’s longstanding ban on transgender servicemembers. “I do think it continually should be reviewed,”...
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Spotlight: The Love of the Nightingale at Constellation
The ever-ambitious and ever-adept Constellation Theatre Company once again dares to stage a large-scale classic tale in the intimate Source Theater space. This time around...
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Austrian Conchita Wurst wins Eurovision Song Contest
“Yesterday was a victory not just for me, but also for those people who believe in future that functions without discrimination and which is based...
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Treats for Tricks
A carefully curated diet will go a long way toward keeping your fuzzy best friend with you for all the added romps and cuddles a...
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Spotlight: Blue Ruin
Jeremy Saulneir’s thriller Blue Ruin focuses on a mysterious outsider who returns to his childhood home to plot an act of vengeance, a deed that...
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Judge rules Arkansas same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
An Arkansas judge found his state’s same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional in a ruling handed down Friday. Circuit Court Judge Christopher Piazza declared a...
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Coverboy: Russell
Despite working at Ziegfeld’s/Secrets, and at Phase One Dupont for special events, Russell doesn’t enjoy the taste of liquor — which is why he loves to come...
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Zagat list of best DC happy hours leans a little too northwest
The division of Washington, D.C.’s into four geographical quadrants (NW, NE, SW, and SE) can be confusing; however, it seems that Zagat is completely unaware that...
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Local couple leads effort to honor LGBT “Fallen Heroes”
In times of mourning, survivors usually gather together, with particular attention given to a deceased’s spouse. In the world of LGBT “fallen heroes” – those...
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Magazine: 2014-05-08 edition (PDF)
Metro Weekly – 05-08-14 – Tom Sietmas by MetroWeekly
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A Next Generation Dream
And so but wow, what an amazing few years we’ve been through, right? That sounds a bit flip — well, more than a bit — but...
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Good Taste
An interview with Washington Post Food Critic Tom Sietsema
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State of the Union
At Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, the debate over unionization continues
