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HIPS holds volunteer orientation for supporting sex workers and other vulnerable populations
The D.C.-based sex worker advocacy organization holds two orientation sessions per year
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Longtime LGBTQ ally Jack Evans to resign from D.C. Council
Ward 2 councilmember to step down Jan. 17 following investigation into alleged "ethical lapses"
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Transgender woman dies from gunshot wounds following shootout in Southeast D.C.
Police believe the woman was shot during an exchange of gunfire with security guards
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Virginia’s incoming House Speaker promises to pass LGBTQ protections in 2020
Virginia’s incoming House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax Station) promised that her caucus would successfully pass laws prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ Virginians after Democrats take control...
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Equality Virginia urges supporters to express support for regulations banning conversion therapy
Equality Virginia, the commonwealth’s top LGBTQ organization, is urging its supporters to take some time to get in some last-minute comments on proposed professional regulations...
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Virginia Democrats, eager to deliver on campaign promises, introduce fair housing bill
In the decade since Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Richmond) first took office, fair housing bills have been introduced each year in the Virginia General Assembly, only...
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TranSwap offers gender-affirming outfits
TranSwap offers gender-affirming outfits
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LULAC Lambda seeking applicants for its 2020 D.C. LGBTQ Latinx scholarship
LULAC Lambda, the local council that seeks to mobilize and strengthen the LGBTQ and Latino communities of Washington, D.C. through community building and civic engagement,...
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AGLA to honor Safe Space NOVA’s Jordan Costen and IMPACTO LGBT with 2019 Equality Awards
The Arlington-Alexandria Gay & Lesbian Alliance will honor Jordan Costen, the founder and executive director of Safe Space NOVA, and the community advocacy organization IMPACTO...
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Paul Kawata: “HIV has completely fallen off the radar”
NMAC's Paul Kawata on 30 years of fighting HIV, and the current state of the epidemic
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DC Center offers food and fellowship to LGBTQ locals on Thanksgiving
In D.C. and alone for the holidays? Head to the DC Center for food, games, and conversations
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LGBTQ board game groups offer social fun in D.C.
Board game groups offer a fun and relaxed way to make friends and play games
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Center Military honors LGBTQ veterans with memorial service at Leonard Matlovich’s gravesite
On Veterans Day, the LGBTQ community remembers those who served their country -- and fought for equality
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Virginia Democrats flip the General Assembly, paving a path for LGBTQ rights
Danica Roem, Dawn Adams re-elected; Democrats take all seats on Fairfax School Board, defeating anti-LGBTQ candidates
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Danica Roem makes history as first out trans person reelected to state legislature
Roem bested an anti-LGBTQ opponent and increased her share of the vote over her historic 2017 win
