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Bachmann Drops Presidential Bid
After a 5 percent showing in the Iowa caucuses, which were won by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) announced today that...
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Gay marriage effort announced by Washington state Governor Gregoire
Governor Chris Gregoire of Washington state held a press conference today to announce her support for the legalization of lesbian and gay marriage. The state...
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Youth Lagoon’s new video, July, and concert dates
We like the trance-like build of Youth Lagoon’s new video, “July,” from their album The Year of Hibernation. Worth checking out. Youth Lagoon will appear...
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BREAKING: Romney Wins Iowa Caucus — Beating Santorum by Eight Votes
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney eked out a remarkably narrow win at the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3 to advance his presidential ambitions — providing...
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Gay civil unions begin in Delaware and Hawaii; Washington state to propose marriage?
The new year ushered in legal recognition for many gay and lesbian couples in two new states. Hawaii and Delaware began registering same-sex civil unions...
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With One-Third In, Three-Way Tie in Iowa
With about one-third of the votes counted in tonight’s Iowa caucuses, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and...
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Out Bi Arizona Lawmaker Announces Congressional Run
Kyrsten Sinema, an out bi woman who has been endorsed by the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund in past state legislative races, announced today that...
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Iowa Caucus Day: Bachmann’s “Bizarre” Refusal
It’s hours until the Iowa caucuses today, but the only LGBT news thus far today out of Iowa was Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann’s terse exchange...
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UPDATE: READING POSTPONDED – Roger Rosenblatt at Politics and Prose
From Politics & Prose: “Due to a scheduling conflict, Roger Rosenblatt has had to postpone his visit. Stay tuned for an update about when this...
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Weaving Abstraction at the Textile Museum
“Weaving Abstraction: Kuba Textiles and the Woven Art of Central Africa” is the first exhibit in the U.S. to showcase the artistic inventiveness and graphic...
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Gaylarious presents Jim David
For the December edition of its popular monthly gay comedy show at the Riot Act Comedy club, Gaylarious presents Jim David, a veteran of The...
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Gershwin giddy at the BSO
Jack Everly conducts the BSO SuperPops in S’Wonderful, a tribute to the George and Ira Gershwin songbook. Pianist Stewart Goodyear joins to perform “Rhapsody in...
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Last few days to catch Jersey Boys at the National!
As crowd-pleasing as Broadway comes, Jersey Boys, which just may be the most successful jukebox musical in history, proves that the Four Seasons was no...
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One Day ‘Til Iowa: Anticipating Santorum
A day before the Iowa caucuses, The Atlantic‘s Molly Ball covers the “Santorum surge,” writing of former Sen. Rick Santorum: Santorum, Mitt Romney and Ron...
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Community in Mourning [UPDATED]
Peter Fox, a popular, gay, local entertainer, died Jan. 2 at 12:38 a.m., according to his close friend and fellow entertainer Tom Nichols. Fox, 45, had...
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Pack your bags for gay travel in 2012
It’s no secret that us gays love to travel. And, according to one recent survey, attending an LGBT event is a key motivator within the...
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New Year’s Eve Retro at the State
This month, State Theatre’s popular party The Legwarmers, billed as D.C.’s “biggest ’80s Retro Dance Party,” takes place on New Year’s Eve. The party is...
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The Year in LGBT Law: A Changed Landscape of Unexpected Developments — and Waiting
On Jan. 1, 2011, most LGBT legal commentators were ready for a federal appellate court ruling on the constitutionality of Proposition 8 — or at...
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Much Ado: “The Bard done right”
Wince you might at the idea of Much Ado About Nothing rendered as a 1930s screwball comedy set in Cuba, but the concept — and...
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Andy Warhol: More than just soup cans
Not one but two area museums are offering exhibits focused on the work of Andy Warhol. The Hirshhorn presents “Andy Warhol: Shadows 1978,” comprising 102...
