All posts by John Riley
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Brother, Help Thyself approves new changes to its bylaws to cast a wider net
The board of directors of Brother, Help Thyself (BHT), the organization that provides grants to help support local LGBT and HIV/AIDS nonprofits, voted 6-1 on...
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Capital Pride: Your Essential Guide to the Best Events
From Thursday to Sunday, revelers can take part in any one of a number of official Pride parties
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Alan Chambers on banning ex-gay therapy, Capital Pride, and making amends
Buried within this weekend's Capital Pride Parade is a man who once led the "ex-gay" therapy movement. He has come to apologize.
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Community Spotlight: Night OUT at the Nationals
Team DC's annual night of peanuts, popcorn, Cracker Jacks, and hopefully a win for the home team returns this Monday
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Federal judge: Alabama probate judges must issue same-sex marriage licenses
A federal judge has issued an order directing all Alabama officials to abide by the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges from last summer, saying they...
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Lesbian chef in Charlotte reports anti-gay assault
Victim questions whether attack was fueled by HB 2's elimination of Charlotte's pro-LGBT ordinance
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Record-setting 8 embassies and Washington Capitals goalie to march in Capital Pride Parade
Caps' goaltender Braden Holtby will also march in annual parade on June 11
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Pair of LGBT activists suing over Tennessee’s counseling exemption law
Plaintiffs allege that law is unconstitutional and targets the LGBT community for disparate treatment
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Gloucester County School Board appealing to Supreme Court in transgender bathroom case
The Gloucester County School Board is apparently in “never say die” mode when it comes to cluttering up the courts with litigation. The board has...
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Kentucky prisons no longer permitted to ban “gay mail”
Inmates in Kentucky scored a victory after the state’s Commissioner of Corrections declared that the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex may not enforce a mail policy keeping...
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Task Force and OHR release guidance on transgender employees
The National LGBTQ Task Force and the District of Columbia’s Office of Human Rights (OHR) have partnered together to release guidance for employers and workplaces...
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Dead & Company will donate $100,000 to LGBT organizations to repeal HB 2
Dead & Company are making a $100K donation to LGBT groups, and pushing their fans to learn about HB 2 and register to vote in...
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Vermont transgender man dies after brutal attack
Amos Beede becomes the 13th transgender person killed by an act of violence this year
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Maulik Pancholy on Taming of the Shrew, marriage and fighting Hollywood’s stereotypes
Maulik Pancholy has racked up an impressive number of credits on television, including 30 Rock and Weeds. Now he's tackling his biggest challenge yet --...
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Stonewall Regatta hits the water this Sunday
Stonewall Regatta kicks off 25th anniversary season for the DC Strokes Rowing Club
