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‘Presence’: A Haunting We Will Go
Steven Soderbergh's unsettling "Presence" lends a chilling new perspective to the haunted house thriller.
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This Week’s Advertisers: Kathy Griffin, January 23, 2025
Please support our advertisers in the January 23 edition of Metro Weekly, featuring Kathy Griffin on the cover.
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Trump Bans Pride Flags at U.S. Embassies
The Trump State Department is banning the Pride flag from being flown at U.S. embassies and government facilities both home and abroad.
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Trump White House Deletes LGBTQ and HIV Info from Website
LGBTQ nondiscrimination policies, resources for HIV, Pride Month, and pro-diversity initiatives are among topics no longer accessible.
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Virginia Moves Closer to Killing Gay Marriage Ban
Lawmakers take the first of two votes needed to push for a ballot measure to overturn the hated Marshall-Newman Amendment.
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Trump Paves Way for Reviving Transgender Military Ban
Donald Trump has rescinded a Biden order allowing transgender people to serve in the military, raising the specter of a future ban.
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MAL Weekend: A Bold Celebration of Leather Pride
Neither snow nor rain could keep the geared-up crowds from celebrating Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2025 in Washington, D.C.
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Amazon Erases LGBTQ Rights Support from Website
Amazon is the latest major corporation to shift rightward, eliminating statements expressing support for LGBTQ rights and racial equity from a public listing of its...
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Donald Trump Erases Transgender Identity
Executive order demands federal agencies only recognize a person's assigned sex at birth and pulls federal funding for pro-trans orgs.
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Gay Democrat Proposes on Texas House Floor
State Rep. Venton Jones says proposing to his partner sends a powerful message of resilience in the face of anti-LGBTQ legislation.
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Iconic Gowns: ‘Naked Illusion’ Reveals Bob Mackie’s Journey
Matthew Miele gets a legendary artist and Hollywood survivor to bare his soul in "Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion."
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‘Hold On, Change is Coming’ Finds Power in Black History
The Zenith Gallery's latest exhibit, up through March 1, features 15 artists who "use their art to honor their blackness."
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Suspect Charged in Freddie’s Beach Bar Arson Incident
A man has been arrested for allegedly setting fires outside of the popular Northern Virginia gay bar and two other nearby restaurants.
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‘One of Them Days’ Allows Its Stars to Shine
Keke Palmer and SZA make a winning pair of unlucky besties racing to recover rent money in buddy comedy "One of Them Days."
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District Eagle: Exclusive First Look Inside D.C.’s Newest Gay Bar
The new U Street bar District Eagle leans into the dark, sexy vibe of cruising and kink. We venture inside ahead of Wednesday's opening.
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Village People to Perform at Trump’s Inauguration
The disco band Village People, which once distanced itself from Donald Trump, will perform at various events celebrating his inauguration.
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Will PrEP Stay Free? Supreme Court to Decide
Christian employers challenged the constitutionality of provisions in the Affordable Care Act requiring coverage for preventative services.
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House Bans Transgender Athletes from Female Sports
Republicans continue seizing on transgender rights as a wedge issue to portray Democrats as out-of-step with Americans.
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Meta Removes Tampons from Men’s Employee Bathrooms
CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking several actions to kneel to MAGA, including scrapping Meta's pro-diversity and content moderation policies.
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Lesbian Fire Chief Blamed for L.A. Wildfires by Conservatives
Right-wing commentators have blamed the devastating Southern California wildfires on Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, claiming that she has prioritized implementing pro-diversity initiatives over...
