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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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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 –...

  • 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...

  • Classical Music: Symphony, Chorus and Opera in DC, MD & VA

    In a city with an abundance of live stage productions and pop concert productions, it's easy to take for granted just how good Washington has...

  • Music: Pop, Rock, Folk and Jazz

    When it comes to music, that savage beast inside you will have plenty of chances for soothing this fall. Or, if you'd rather have it...

  • 15 Fall TV Shows to Watch in 2012

    ”Parks and Recreation” stars Adam Scott, Rashida Jones and Amy Poehler Long derided as the inferior art, television has achieved something of a renaissance in...

  • Stage 2012: Plays and Musicals in DC, MD & VA

    The Janus face that represents theatre – the grin of comedy and the grimace of drama – isn't the only game in town when it...

  • Above and Beyond

    If your idea of a little something extra is WAMU's thoughtful Kojo Nnamdi, you're in luck this season. He'll be hitting all sorts of topics...

  • Fall Events Far Afield

    September Orlando Bear Bash Orlando, Fla. Sept. 13-16 orlandobearbash.com Dallas Pride Sept. 16 dallasprideparade.com Gay Oktoberfest Munich Sept. 20-23 mlc-munich.de Austin Pride Austin, Texas Sept....

  • Fall Travel

    } It's been a long, hot summer, but now it's time for a change of scenery. What sort of change is up to you. For...