All posts by Metro Weekly Contributor
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Navigating Taxes After DOMA
For the first time in history, the Supreme Court has opened the door for same-sex married couples to receive federal tax-related benefits previously available only...
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D.C. Area Museum Listings
AMERICAN VISIONARY ART MUSEUM 800 Key HighwayBaltimore410-244-1900avam.org The Art of Storytelling: Lies, Enchantment, Humor & Truth -- The museum's 18th, year-long exhibition explores the power...
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Wonder Women
They come from somewhat disparate backgrounds, yet share more common traits than differences. The most significant similarity is their success. They are the women of...
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Stolen Republic
Benjamin Franklin said in 1787 that the Constitutional Convention had given America ''a republic, if you can keep it.'' We have struggled for 226 years...
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Schedule for Outwrite 2013
FRIDAY, AUG. 2 Women Write Gay EroticaTC Blue, Ellis Carrington, Treva Hart, Marguerite Labbe6:30 p.m.The DC Center1318 U St. NW SATURDAY, AUG. 3 All Saturday...
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The Color of Space
In the art world, white space – also referred to as a void – is what surrounds an object. In business terms, if your enterprise...
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Seeing Trayvon
The man who stalked and killed Trayvon Martin is cleared of all charges, and a flood of disbelief and outrage pours across my computer screen:...
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Everyday Racism
Since Saturday, when George Zimmerman was found ''not guilty'' of murder or manslaughter for killing Trayvon Martin, there has been outrage from the African-American community....
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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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Uneasy Alliances
As the fight for marriage equality continues in the states, the forces of social reaction redouble their efforts to brazen their way past the fact...
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The Business of Nonprofits
The recent economic downturn led to the closing of numerous businesses. Companies lacking sufficient capitalization, a clear strategic plan, or simply adequate management often went...
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Beyond DOMA and Prop. 8
Last week was an unforgettable moment for our movement, our country, and the pursuit of justice. We witnessed history – history made possible by the...
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My Dreams Matter
I am an American. I speak and write English. I've gone to American schools, grown up with American friends, and pledged allegiance to the American...
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Turning Point Reached
When some of us say the LGBT movement has reached a turning point, others object. We are not finished, they say, confusing ''turning point'' for...
