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Art Party
When Mikey Torres decided to start a queer-focused, performance-based party, he didn't want to just copy what he liked about Town's holiday-Sunday party, WTF, or...
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Alien Visitation
Right now, Washington is awash with tourists. They're trying to take in too much in too little time, and will end up getting at least...
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The fun. Activist
''It's all fun. and gay 'til someone loses their rights.'' The phrase comes from a T-shirt sold by the rock band fun. on its website...
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Amusing Klymaxx
Back in the mid-'90s Bette Midler took inspiration from Bernadette Cooper for her popular Diva Las Vegas revue. ''They love me, they hate me, but...
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Call Girl
Carly Rae Jepsen is responsible for the song of summer 2012. Maybe you remember it, the one with the unforgettable music video in which, as...
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Scientific Songwriter
''A lot of the stuff that they're making fun of is actually things that I like about Portland,'' says Chris Pureka, referring to the IFC...
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Summer Concert Highlights Around D.C., Maryland and Virginia
JULY · Special Agent Galactica (7/12, 7/26, Black Fox Lounge) · Skylar Grey (7/14, U Hall) · Jill Scott (7/15, Wolf Trap) · Lee Dewyze...
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The Top 5 Songs of Summer 2013
Will it be Robin Thicke or Daft Punk? Selena Gomez or Miley Cyrus? Just as last year, there's no obvious winner at this point in...
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Elton John: 16 Essential Classics to revisit with new album on the way
Sir Elton John is an indisputable musical legend. His first album, “Empty Sky,” was released in 1969 and his latest – “The Diving Board,”...
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White House praises ENDA advance, mum on what role it may take
Follow @JustinCSnow The White House applauded today’s bipartisan vote by a Senate committee to advance the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) to the full Senate, while...
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Swim for Life Surpassing Last Year's Success
An annual swim competition that doubles as a fundraiser for four D.C.-area nonprofits is already on pace to beat last year's records, according to one...
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Committee votes to move LGBT workplace-protections bill to full Senate
Follow @JustinCSnow Legislation that would protect LGBT Americans from workplace discrimination took a giant step forward today as a committee voted to send the legislation...
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D.C. Birth Certificate Bill Passes Second Vote
The D.C. Council today unanimously approved on a voice vote the JaParker Deoni Jones Birth Certificate Equality Amendment Act of 2013, which allows transgender and...
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Pennsylvania’s marriage ban challenged as ACLU, Freedom to Marry boost efforts
Follow @JustinCSnow Pennsylvania’s same-sex marriage ban in facing an unprecedented challenge after the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in federal court today alleging...
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With Democrats and mainstream America on board, marriage fight turns to GOP
Follow @JustinCSnow When the decision came down from the Supreme Court striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, there was no call...
