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Tennessee Republican wants to ban LGBTQ books in schools
Republican State Rep. Bruce Giffey said books teaching about LGBTQ issues are "controversial" and "inappropriate"
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Missouri lawmakers refuse to remove defunct language banning gay marriage from state law
An amendment repealing Missouri's gay marriage ban was defeated because lawmakers on the committee of origin failed to even raise the issue.
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Megan Rapinoe refutes argument that anti-trans sports bills somehow “protect” women
Olympic and World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe says proposed bans on trans athletes don't really protect women competitors.
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Lil Nas X shuts down conservatives complaining about his “Montero” music video
Rapper and singer Lil Nas X has faced criticism for the unashamedly queer video to "Montero" and limited edition "Satan shoes"
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Tennessee governor signs anti-transgender athlete ban into law
Tennessee becomes third state barring transgender youth from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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HRC to air ad shaming Gov. Asa Hutchinson during Arkansas’ “March Madness” game
An ad slamming Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson for signing a ban on trans athletes will air during Saturday's "Sweet 16" NCAA basketball game.
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Arkansas governor signs bill barring transgender athletes from competing based on their gender identity
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed a bill barring transgender athletes from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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Stephen Kijak’s “Shoplifters of the World” is inspired by a Smiths urban legend
"Shoplifters of the World" unites lovers of The Smiths around friendship, romance, and '80s nostalgia.
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Catholic Church fought national suicide hotline because of LGBTQ support
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opposed the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline specifically because of its LGBTQ provisions
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5 Delicious Ways to Celebrate DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival
From themed cocktails to dining specials, 5 tasty accompaniments to the National Cherry Blossom Festival
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Pantene champions LGBTQ families in ad featuring trans child with lesbian parents
Pantene celebrates the importance of hair as part of International Transgender Day of Visibility
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GMU Dance Company offers its annual Dance Gala Concert virtually
Hope Boykin choreographs a world-premiere performance featuring George Mason dance students
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Hirshhorn’s “Talking to Our Time” series celebrates today’s leading contemporary artists
The current spring season will last through May, featuring creatives in discussion with Hirshhorn curators
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A Year of COVID: Our readers weigh in about life during a pandemic
A year ago, COVID-19 shut down the United States. How has the past year changed our lives? A Metro Weekly Reader's Forum.
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Savor Recipe: A Really Good Pesto
A homemade pesto that won't disappoint
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Review: HBO’s ‘Tina’ offers a candid look at the life of a legend
Tina Turner takes a graceful, perhaps final, bow recounting her life and superstardom in HBO's documentary "Tina."
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Shaw’s Tavern offers comfort food with Southern flair
With a dedicated LGBTQ following, Shaw's Tavern offers quality comfort food in unexpected ways
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Mara Keisling, founder and executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, to step down this summer
Mara Keisling, the executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, will be retiring from her post sometime this summer.
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Rep Stage tackles humankind’s most intimate emotions with “LOVE/language”
Ten playwrights, including several LGBTQ writers, show how love can heal during isolation and unrest
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New documentary “Where Love Lives” celebrates the importance of nightlife and club culture
Queer-friendly, globe-trotting party Glitterbox takes center stage, along with those who made it iconic
