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So You Think You're a Drag Queen, Ep. 7 [video]
In this month's installment of the popular ''So You Think You're a Drag Queen,'' held the first Friday of every month at Town Danceboutique, the...
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The 9:30 Club launches its own label starting with Justin Jones
The storied 9:30 Club is launching its own label with a release from Virginia native Justin Jones, who makes dark, country-tinged rock. On Tuesday, 9:30...
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Chess at Signature Theatre
Chess does its very best to make you believe that there is nothing sexier than a board game. Signature Theatre has decided to kick the...
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The Hard Road
'Tis the season for hyperbole and panic. How else to explain claims from some LGBT quarters that absolutely nothing has been done to advance LGBT...
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Battening the Hatches
If the Republican Party regains control of Congress on Nov. 2, already-stalled pro-gay legislation would be dead — at least barring an uncharacteristically bold lame-duck...
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D.C.'s Gray Day
The results may not be final, but they have been accepted: Council Chair Vincent Gray has secured the Democratic nomination to run for D.C. mayor...
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DADT Taking Hits
From the courthouse to the U.S. Capitol and from MTV to CNN, the military's ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy is front and center as the...
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Washington Work Out
When Donna Rose began her transition from male to female at the age of 40, Out for Work wasn't there to guide her along the...
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Reel Life
For local gay activist José Ramirez, youth program coordinator at La Clinica del Pueblo, The Other City is more than just a documentary. Ramirez, who...
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Cocktail Chorus
When it comes to nightlife, Monday is about as celebrated as a case of pubic lice. That's exactly why, upon entering JR.'s Bar & Grill...
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Set to Stun
Christopher Henley photographed by Julian Vankim on Friday, Sept. 10 Going to a Washington Shakespeare Company performance at the Clark Street Playhouse was always something...
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Imposter, Muse and a False Note
When Patricia Highsmith created Tom Ripley, she created an evil that was terrifying because it was so deliciously attractive. Smart. Disturbingly sexual. Enticingly dangerous. Writer...
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Thomas Trounces Hunter
On Tuesday, Sept. 14 – with a wide swath of primary elections across the country – the National Organization for Marriage focused its attention on...
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Singer George Michael sentenced to prison for driving on drugs [video]
”Your record is of a concern. It does not appear that you took proper steps to deal with what is clearly an addiction to cannabis....
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Mostly gay and gay-friendly candidates winning in DC Primary Election
As of early Wednesday morning (with 80%+ of the votes in), the unofficial count of the District of Columbia‘s Primary Election show encumbents holding on...
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Outspoken, Ep. 6: Rollercoasters or Teacups? [video]
In our latest installment of our weekly series Outspoken, host Ebone Bell hits BHT's Gay & Lesbian Night at Kings Dominion and, in between having...
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Dana Beyer Unsuccessful in Maryland Statehouse Bid
Dana Beyer, who spoke with Metro Weekly this past week about her candidacy to become a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, was less...
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Pennsylvania high school students accidentally shown gay pornography
”As preparations were made for the representative of the Central Blood Bank to show a Power Point Presentation, a few pornographic pictures that were on...
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Lady Gaga: Government’s oppression of gays is why I wore meat dress to MTV Awards [video]
”I kept thinking to myself, ‘I can’t let my fans down tonight because then I’m just another bitch in a dress at an awards show….’...
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Crosby, Stills and Nash at Pier Six
David Crosby (aka Melissa Etheridge’s baby daddy), Stephen Stills and Graham Nash are still showing off their intricate vocal harmonies and talking politics ever since...
