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His Brother's Keeper
''If you can play, you can play.'' It's a simple statement that, on the surface, seems like basic common sense. But for LGBT athletes who...
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They Are the Champions
Sports and awards go together like cleats and grass. But when Team DC starts handing out the kudos Saturday night, it won't be for most...
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Sporty Scholars
Conventional wisdom holds that the world of sports has been behind the curve when it comes to losing its homophobia. And it's no secret that...
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Piece of His Heart
''I remember listening to Janis Joplin's Cheap Thrills album, and listening to 'Summertime' over and over and over again -- it just...
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Being Vocal
If you truly want to experience the performing force of nature known as Patti LuPone, Google ''Patti LuPone Anything Goes'' and click on the ensuing...
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Hope Star
Chris Griffin characterizes his latest play as a ''confused Caucasian'sploitation musical.'' ''Vanilla Latte,'' he explains about the lead character, ''is this white tranny who thinks...
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A Sailor's Life, No Longer at Sea
At first glance, you can easily spot qualities that mark Chief Petty Officer Ronnie Ratliff as a Navy man, beyond the close-cropped hair. There's the...
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This Gay Woman's Army
Despite the repeal of ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell,'' Jennifer Pollom's work life hasn't changed much in terms of what she divulges to her co-workers or...
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The Fearless Sergeant
It's a day he says he'll never forget. On July 11, 2007, John Cephas stood in line with hundreds of other recruits at the United...
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Call of Duty
In July, underneath a warm Californian sun, dozens of servicemembers holding American flags marched through the streets of San Diego. On its surface, the sight...
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No Military Welcome for Transgender Americans
The repeal of ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' ushered in a new era of acceptance in the armed forces for thousands of Americans. For almost two...
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Seaside Celebration
A sold-out gala honoring veterans, servicemembers and activists in the ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' repeal effort was held Tuesday evening, Sept. 18, with 1,100 attendees...
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Fall Film Preview
You’ve had your summer fling with superheroes in form-fitting pants and 3D explosions that made your eyeballs spin. Time to settle in for the serious...
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Dance 2012 in DC, MD & VA
Whether you're a longtime movement enthusiast or curious newcomer, the metro area's exploding dance scene is bound to have something – very many things –...
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Gallery and Museum Exhibits for 2012 in DC, MD, VA
When it comes to museums, D.C. is a big name. The name Smithsonian, for instance, is iconic. Certainly it lives up to that name this...
