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  • LGBT Patriots

    By on July 3, 2013

    Patriotism is a delicate expression. Too much, and you might easily veer into jingoism. Too little, and the pioneering American experiment – the 1776 launch...

  • Kiva Wilson

    By on July 3, 2013

    In the thick of the Cold War, 1960, a young Sen. John F. Kennedy delivered a late-night speech to students at the University of Michigan....

  • Leader of the Pack

    By on June 27, 2013

    Arvind Manocha remembers his first record collection. For a first-grader, already pretty impressive. In the Manocha mix: Queen's Live Killers, Donna Summer's On The Radio:...

  • The Out Scout

    By on June 20, 2013

    It was always assumed that Pascal Tessier would join the Boy Scouts. His older brother, Lucien, had joined when he was 7 years old. Four...

  • Nats Park Pride

    By on June 20, 2013

    When Pascal Tessier, 16, steps out onto the field of Nationals Park Tuesday, June 25, to accept Team DC’s Spirit Award, all eyes will be...

  • Capital Pride Showcases Community

    By on June 12, 2013

    For the tens of thousands of D.C.-area residents and out-of-town visitors who flocked to Washington over the past weekend, the 38th annual Capital Pride celebration...

  • Super Pride

    By on June 5, 2013

    {Pride 2012 (Photo by File photo...

  • Icona Pride

    By on June 5, 2013

    Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo sing and shout in unison...

  • Pride’s Wonder Woman

    By on June 5, 2013

    It's not easy to stay an icon. Batmans come and...

  • Partying with Pride

    By on June 5, 2013

    ''I think this is just a great representation of a lot of the talent that we have in D.C. and in our community,'' says John...

  • Full Steam Ahead to Summer

    By on May 30, 2013

    JUNE Palermo Pride 2013Palermo, ItalyJune 14-23palermopride.it/2013/ Shanghai PrideJune 14-22shpride.com Bearcelona Mediterranean CruiseFrance and Italy, via BarcelonaRoyal Caribbean Liberty of the SeasJune 16-23bearcelona.org Gay Pride New...

  • Making Montreal Magic

    By on May 30, 2013

    When Luc Provost transforms into Mado Lamotte, one of Montreal's most famous drag queens, it's a magical moment. His over-the-top makeup and costumes make Mado...

  • Pacific Northwest Playground

    By on May 30, 2013

    With the past couple centuries of North American ''settlement'' moving east to west, it's no wonder that the great Pacific Northwest might seem somewhat untamed,...

  • Plane Queer and the Male Flight Attendant

    By on May 30, 2013

    For those looking for a headier sort of beach read this summer, an academic offering may be of particular interest to LGBT audiences. Phil Tiemeyer,...

  • Summer Travel Issue 2013

    By on May 30, 2013

    While Montreal is perfectly charming in winter, you can't do better than a summertime trip to Quebec's cosmopolitan cutie. The same holds for the Pacific...