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Top Democrats re-introduce trans bill of rights Lawmakers spoke outside US Capitol on Wednesday

Lawmakers spoke outside US Capitol on Wednesday

12.02.2026 00:54 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Meet D.C.’s Most Eligible Queer Singles Our annual report, just in time for Valentine’s Day

Meet D.C.’s Most Eligible Queer Singles

12.02.2026 00:53 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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On Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, tune in for a 30-minute panel sponsored by Gilead Sciences featuring three Choose U ambassadors who will share real stories of resilience, empowerment, and life with HIV. Learn more about HIV at ChooseUHIV.com.
#WorldAIDSDay #HIVAwareness

01.12.2025 17:23 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Democrats increase majority in Va. House of Delegates

Tuesday was Election Day in state.

06.11.2025 22:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Sandwich guy’ not guilty in assault case

Sean Charles Dunn faced misdemeanor charge

06.11.2025 20:26 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Blue wave hits Northeast: Sherrill and Mamdani lead Democratic comeback

Party scored big wins in NJ, NYC.

06.11.2025 12:39 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The first courageous annual Palapye Pride in Botswana

Celebration was a beginning rooted in courage, community, and love.

06.11.2025 00:28 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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41 days and counting: Arizona’s Adelita Grijalva says ‘this has gone way too far’

Representative Adelita Grijalva sits down with the Blade to discuss the Epstein files, transgender rights, and her fight to represent Arizona.

05.11.2025 22:19 — 👍 27    🔁 11    💬 1    📌 0
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FBI thwarts Halloween terror plot targeting Mich. LGBTQ bars

Two suspects arrested with arsenal of weapons and tactical gear

05.11.2025 20:39 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Jonathan Bailey is People’s first openly gay ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

‘It’s a huge honor. And it’s completely absurd.’

05.11.2025 18:43 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Moore keeps redistricting push alive in Md. amid national map fights

Senate President Bill Ferguson opposes move.

05.11.2025 16:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Jones elected next Va. AG

Former delegate to succeed Republican Jason Miyares.

05.11.2025 14:34 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Spanberger defeats Earle-Sears in Va. governor’s race

Former congresswoman will be state's first female governor.

05.11.2025 12:27 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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FBI thwarts Halloween terror plot targeting Mich. LGBTQ bars Two suspects arrested with arsenal of weapons and tactical gear

Two suspects arrested with arsenal of weapons and tactical gear

04.11.2025 20:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Ruby Corado jailed after sentencing is postponed Former Casa Ruby director pleaded guilty to wire fraud in 2024

A federal judge on Oct. 14 ordered Ruby Corado, the founder and former executive director of the now closed D.C. LGBTQ community services organization Casa Ruby, held in jail while she awaits sentencing on a charge of wire fraud to which she pleaded guilty in July 2024.

14.10.2025 20:38 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Gay Ward 1 Council candidate expresses ‘passion’ for public service Brian Footer says listening to residents’ concerns is focus of campaign

I’m honored to be featured in the
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sharing why I’m running for DC Council to represent Ward 1. Read about my vision for affordability, small business vitality, and safer, stronger neighborhoods. shorturl.at/041cK

16.09.2025 12:13 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Baltimore County must embrace diversity, LGBTQ community We can be a light for hope and acceptance

I was proud to co-author this op-ed with my friend Billy Morton-Ortega for The @washblade.bsky.social, the region’s most established and widely read LGBTQIA+ outlet. 🏳️‍🌈

www.washingtonblade.com/2025/09/15/o...

17.09.2025 04:17 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump admin blocks $1.25 million in LGBTQ, DEI grants, which may violate federal law bit.ly/4gOH0Az

24.09.2025 13:52 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Win a pair of tickets to Teresa Giudice at @HowardTheatre on June 27th! Enter here: form.typeform.com/to/s5Tf9hds

23.06.2025 17:14 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
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🏳️‍🌈 Want better LGBTQ+ media, healthcare, and resources? Tell us what matters to you.

📝 Take our 10-minute survey: forms.monday.com/forms/8d2ef7...
#LGBTQSurvey #QueerVoices

19.06.2025 15:07 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Supreme Court upholds ban on transgender care for minors

The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s ban on medical care for transgender minors, impacting similar laws in over 20 states.

18.06.2025 15:57 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Meeting the moment: Democracy Forward takes prominent role in fighting Trump regime

The Supreme Court will soon decide cases with major implications for LGBTQ rights, as legal battles intensify across America.

16.06.2025 14:50 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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White House has ‘no plans’ to recognize Pride month President Donald Trump acknowledged LGBT people in 2019 tweet

White House has ‘no plans’ to recognize Pride month
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04.06.2025 23:14 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Shakira cancels WorldPride concert Welcome event was set for Saturday at Nats Park

Shakira cancels WorldPride concert
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30.05.2025 19:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Pete Buttigieg, eyeing a presidential run, holds Iowa town hall

Pete Buttigieg hints at 2028 presidential run during Cedar Rapids town hall.

17.05.2025 04:01 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Ashley Biden to speak at Blade’s Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach

Join us today at Blue Moon for the Blade’s Summer Kickoff!

16.05.2025 17:27 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Del. Gov. Meyer to join Washington Blade party in Rehoboth on Friday

Join us for the Blade’s Summer Kickoff Party May 16!

14.05.2025 04:11 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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D.C. gears up for a weekend of trans empowerment

Trans Pride returns to D.C. May 17 for empowerment and celebration.

13.05.2025 19:54 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The Mattachine Society of Washington, D.C. invites you to the Premiere of: Lou’s Legacy: A Reporter’s Life at the Washington Blade.

May 29, 6:30 PM The Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Auditorium

RSVP: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/13581162

13.05.2025 11:30 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Your guide to the many Pride celebrations in D.C. region

Your guide to the many Pride celebrations in D.C. region

10.05.2025 10:03 — 👍 6    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0