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D.C. Council Moves to Guarantee PrEP and PEP Coverage
Zachary Parker’s bill blocks insurers from limiting coverage to a single HIV prevention drug and protects access to PrEP and PEP.
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D.C. Pays Gay Officer $500,000 in Discrimination Lawsuit
Sgt. Deon Jones alleged years of anti-gay harassment and retaliation after reporting the mistreatment inside the D.C. jail system.
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Capital Pride Alliance Expands Board With 13 New Members
The organization says the expanded board will help advance year-round programming, equity efforts, and community partnerships.
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Court Upholds Montgomery County Transgender Pronouns Policy
A federal appeals court ruled that Montgomery County’s pro-transgender pronouns policy did not violate a teacher’s First Amendment rights.
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Pitchers’ Dave Perruzza on Selling, Survival, and What’s Next
In a candid interview, Perruzza breaks down the financial realities behind the potential sale of Pitchers and A League of Her Own.
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Ruby Corado Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Wire Fraud
A federal judge imposed a sentence above guidelines after prosecutors said the former Casa Ruby director misused pandemic relief funds.
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Anti-Gay Tirade Caught on Video in Alexandria Supermarket
A woman hurled anti-gay slurs at a man while shoving his cart, as captured in a viral video posted to TikTok.
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Where to Ring in the New Year in Gay D.C.
From disco dance parties and drag countdowns to no-cover bar hangs, here are 21 LGBTQ New Year’s Eve celebrations across Washington, D.C.
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Capital Pride 2026 Moves to June 20-21, Citing Safety Concerns
Organizers say moving the festivities provides a safer space for the community while avoiding conflicts with Trump's birthday celebrations.
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Salisbury Mayor Removes Pride Crosswalks, Triggering Backlash
Residents say the removal sends a message that LGBTQ visibility is no longer welcome in the Eastern Shore college town.
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Muriel Bowser Will Not Seek a Fourth Term as D.C. Mayor
Bowser leaves office after three terms marked by major challenges, huge sports deals, and steady support for LGBTQ Washingtonians.
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Maryland Woman Jailed Over Transgender Graffiti ‘Hate Crime’
A transgender woman spent 75 days in jail for spray-painting trans symbols near an Easton Catholic school and several local businesses.
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Capital Pride Unveils All-Female Executive Team
The Capital Pride Alliance adopts a new leadership model as three women take on top board roles ahead of a pivotal year for the organization.
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D.C. Gay Bar Shakers to Close, Kiki Owner Taking Space
The popular LGBTQ sports-league hangout will close Nov. 23 as its owners step back, with Kiki’s Keaton Fedak taking over the space.
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Wanda Alston’s Cesar Toledo Leads with Determination and Joy
Cesar Toledo is bringing new vision, energy, and purpose to Wanda Alston's mission of serving LGBTQ homeless youth.
