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Gallery: The Bold and Stylized Art of Deviant Kreations
Owned by Dandy Knopf and Phoenix Flaxman, Deviant will be exhibiting at this year's Awesome Con from April 4 to 6.
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This Week’s Advertisers: Spring Arts Preview – March 20, 2025
Please support our advertisers in the March 20 edition of Metro Weekly featuring our annual Spring Arts Preview.
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U.S. Halts $175 Million for UPenn Over Trans Athlete
The Trump administration has paused federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania for allowing a transgender swimmer to compete in 2022.
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Trump’s Transgender Military Ban is “Soaked in Animus”
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its transgender military ban, finding the policy may be discriminatory.
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Gays in ‘Greatest Danger I Have Ever Seen’ says Russell T Davies
The "Doctor Who" showrunner warns that Donald Trump's election is a symptom of a massive and hateful global anti-LGBTQ backlash.
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Khalid, Brooke Eden and 2AM Ricky to Perform at WorldPride
The musical artists will perform during the event's closing concert on June 8, ahead of concert headliner Doechii.
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West Virginia Erases Transgender People from State Law
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has signed a bill into law prohibiting legal recognition of transgender individuals' gender identities.
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Guilty Plea in Fatal Fentanyl Case of Two D.C. Gay Men
Jevaughn Mark has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl-laced drugs, including a deadly batch linked to the deaths of two gay D.C. men.
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Georgetown Law Defies Federal Demand to Eliminate DEI
The dean of Georgetown Law School is pushing back against demands by D.C.'s U.S. Attorney to drop DEI programs and curriculum content.
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GOP Bill Would Stop ‘Furries’ From Invading Texas Schools
A Texas Republican bill would prohibit students from cosplaying as "furries" and using litter boxes in classrooms.
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Ryan Bernier’s Golden (Girls) Ticket
Ryan Bernier has been playing Dorothy in "The Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue" for two years and shows no signs of stopping.
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‘Black Bag’ is a Slam-Bang Thriller from Steven Soderbergh
Steven Soderbergh's spicy spy thriller "Black Bag" comes packed with sharp twists, intrigue, and innuendo.
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Feminine Hygiene Grant Revoked Over Mention of Trans Men
A $600,000 USDA grant funding a study to create non-toxic menstrual hygiene products was revoked for acknowledging transgender identity.
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Attackers Use Grindr to Lynch Gay Israelis in Haifa
Groups of masked assailants are reportedly using the gay dating app to lure LGBTQ Israelis into meeting to maim or kill them.
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This Week’s Advertisers: Cruising Readers’ Forum – March 13, 2025
Please support our advertisers in the March 13 edition of Metro Weekly, "Cruising in the Age of Apps" readers' forum.
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For Lane Moore, Swiping Right on Tinder is Another Day on the Job
Comic Lane Moore is currently touring her hit comedy show "Tinder Live!" where she seeks out cis het men and their ultra-weird profiles.
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Doechii to Headline WorldPride Closing Concert on June 8
Grammy Award-winning rapper and songwriter wraps up second day of WorldPride's Street Festival and Concert in Washington, D.C.
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Principle Gallery: Washington Society of Landscape Painters
The Principle Gallery in Alexandria features 50 works created by 32 area artists, working in oils, pastels, and watercolors.
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Bruce Vilanch On His Biggest Flops, Awards Shows, and Bette
Hollywood legend Bruce Vilanch dishes on his misses and more in his hilarious new book, "It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time."
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“LGBTQ,” “Black,” “Women” on Trump’s List of Banned Words
U.S. federal agencies have reportedly flagged over 100 words that may violate Trump's anti-DEI executive order.
