All posts by Metro Weekly Contributor
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One Vote Down, Several (Votes and More) to Go
The Senate Armed Services Committee passed, on a 16-12 vote, the compromise language reached earlier this week intended to lead to the repeal of the...
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Opening the System
If you have ever driven by the papal nuncio's residence on Massachusetts Avenue, you may have seen a man standing in front who is protesting...
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Indecent Practices
On May 20, Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga were sentenced to 14 years hard labor in Malawi for ''unnatural offences'' and ''indecent practices between males.''...
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Fourth Suspect Arrested
Montgomery County Police announced last week, Wednesday, May 19, that a fourth arrest has been made in an investigation of the murder of Brian Betts....
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DC Black Pride Schedule of Events
Friday, May 28 Opening Reception, 7-10 p.m., in the Hamilton Ballroom, honoring the D.C. City Council, Charlotte Smallwood and Jeffrey Richardson. Refreshments and cash bar....
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Wright on Time
Just a few days after announcing that singer Mya had cancelled her appearance to headline Capital Pride’s annual Festival for medical reasons, the Capital Pride...
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Discretion Required
A leading gay critic of the administration's progress on LGBT issues called the compromise language unveiled this week for ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' a ''conditional...
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Digging Into DADT Details (UPDATED)
After the White House signaled its approval of a ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' repeal compromise on the evening of May 24, organizations, activists and members...
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White House Signals Support
In a two-paragraph statement devoid of the strong arguments for the repeal of the ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy that have been made by repeal...
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Out on the Water [video]
Two LGBT teams raced in the 9th Annual D.C. Dragon Boat festival Saturday and Sunday, May 15-16, on the Potomac River. Out to Paddle, which...
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Pushing Forward on DADT Repeal Compromise
The three members of Congress who have taken the lead on DADT repeal – Sens. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) and Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) and Rep. Patrick...
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DADT Talks at White House and on Hill
Following a morning in which meetings were held at the White House and on Capitol Hill regarding legislative efforts to end the ''Don't Ask, Don't...
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''So, You Think You're a Drag Queen'' @ Town Danceboutique: Episode 3 [video]
Town Danceboutique held its fifth installment in the monthly contest ''So, You Think You're a Drag Queen?'' on Friday, April 30. Eight contestants -- some...
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Blood Talk
Following up on a March announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services, the June meeting of the Advisory Committee on Blood Safety and...
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Mya Cancels Pride Appearance
Capital Pride Festival headliner Mya, slated to perform as the headliner on the main stage and closing this year's 35th annual festival, has cancelled her...
