All posts tagged "LGBTQ"
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At LGBT reception, Obama shares accomplishments and ENDA support, no mention of order
President Barack Obama said the nation has reached a turning point on LGBT equality during a reception for Pride month at the White House Thursday,...
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Family Affairs
For last year's Capital Pride Parade, I brought along my 12-year-old nephew. So in the interest of equality, this year I brought along my 12-year-old...
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Russian legislators ban gay “propaganda” as activists attacked
”Traditional sexual relations are relations between a man and a woman, which … are a condition for the preservation and development of the multi-ethnic Russian...
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White House stands behind first lady’s handling of LGBT heckler
The White House is standing behind first lady Michelle Obama’s handling of an LGBT-rights activist who interrupted her at a private fundraiser in D.C. on...
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Mixing Up the Message
All's fair in love and war and, increasingly, politics. That's not an endorsement of, say, the current Republican political strategy of just making things up...
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Mautner Joining with Whitman-Walker Health
Mautner Project: The National Lesbian Health Organization announced today that is has begun partnering with Whitman-Walker Health, the nonprofit community health center specializing in LGBT-sensitive...
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NCAVP Report Cites D.C. Efforts
A report released today by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) holds up several initiatives led by local organizations and District agencies as models...
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New York City politicians respond to recent anti-LGBT crimes
In the midst of an uptick in reported hate crimes in New York City, responses vary. On Sunday, Democratic mayoral candidate and current City Council...
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5 Gay Things to See or Do Before Pride
Got Pride fever already? Well, here’s our pick for five slightly off-the-beaten-path ways to scratch your gay itch before next weekend’s parade, festival and parties....
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Pacific Northwest Playground
With the past couple centuries of North American ''settlement'' moving east to west, it's no wonder that the great Pacific Northwest might seem somewhat untamed,...
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Backlash to the Future
France is such a strange country. I don't say that from first-hand experience of strolling the streets of Paris — my only brief time there...
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Beyond the Border
When you think of the ongoing battle for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI) rights, which activists stand out in your mind? My guess is...
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Promoting Pride
In just a few days, Chris Obermeyer's weeks of planning will come to fruition with Woodrow Wilson Senior High School becoming the first D.C. public...
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Celebrating Community
The Celebration of the Spirit Coalition (COTSC) will host the annual Pride Week Interfaith Service on Tuesday, June 4, marking the 30th anniversary of the...
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ExxonMobil shareholders again reject workplace protections for LGBT employees
For the 14th consecutive year, ExxonMobil shareholders voted overwhelmingly today to reject a resolution that would have protected LGBT people from workplace discrimination. During their...
