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Maryland Parents Sue School District for Hiding Child’s Gender Identity
The parents say Anne Arundel County schools violated their rights by using a masculine name for their child without informing them.
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Capital Stonewall Democrats Launch “Queering the ANCs”
The new digital initiative aims to recruit, train, and support LGBTQ residents running for Advisory Neighborhood Commission seats.
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Leon’s Backroom Temporarily Closes After Owner’s Death
Baltimore’s oldest gay bar hopes to reopen once staff determine the venue’s future following the death of longtime owner Ron Singer.
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Fairfax School Board Elects First Out Lesbian as Chair
Robyn Lady makes history while Kyle McDaniel becomes the Fairfax County School Board's first out bisexual vice chair.
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Drug Overdose Spike in D.C. Prompts Warning from HIPS
The nonprofit urges residents to take precautions as heat, poor air quality, and the holiday weekend may increase the risk of overdose.
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LGBTQ Young Adults Struggle to Afford D.C., Report Finds
A new report finds that many LGBTQ young adults in D.C. face financial instability, housing insecurity, and feelings of isolation.
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Demetre Daskalakis to Throw First Pitch at Pride Night Out
Team DC will honor the LGBTQ health leader and former White House adviser before the Nationals' Pride Night OUT on Wednesday.
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Mayor’s LGBTQ Legacy Awards Rescheduled for July 27
The reception honoring Washington's LGBTQ community will take place at The Wharf after being postponed from its original June date.
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Trans Candidate to Appear on D.C. Ballot Under Chosen Name
The D.C. Board of Elections ruled that Lia Lake could appear on the Democratic primary ballot under the name she uses in daily life.
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David Archuleta, Monroe Alise Are Capital Pride’s Grand Marshals
Singer-songwriter Archuleta and actress Monroe Alise are being recognized for their ongoing LGBTQ advocacy.
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How to Survive a Plague and the Lasting Legacy of AIDS Activism
Ahead of a free D.C. screening and candlelight vigil, filmmaker David France reflects on the movement that changed the course of the AIDS epidemic.
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Capital Pride Launches New “Audacity Brunch” Honors Event
The June 7 brunch at the Four Seasons will celebrate LGBTQ activists, artists, volunteers, and community leaders from across the D.C. region.
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Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs Announces Pride Events
June's lineup includes a Pride flag-raising ceremony, awards reception, entertainment showcase, and group march in the Capital Pride Parade.
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Arlington Pride Block Party Canceled Ahead of June Event
The planned June event has been postponed until 2027, with organizers citing time constraints and logistical hurdles.
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Capital Stonewall Democrats Endorse Lewis George in D.C. Primary
The LGBTQ political club also backed Robert White for delegate and endorsed candidates in several open-seat and council races.
