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D.C. Police Release Images of Suspects in McDonald’s Anti-Gay Attack
D.C. police are asking the public's help in identifying seven individuals involved in a possible bias-motivated attack against a gay man.
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274 LGBTQ Candidates Win Their Elections Across the Nation
Tammy Baldwin and Sarah McBride were among the successful LGBTQ candidates, while voters approved pro-LGBTQ ballot initiatives.
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“This Is a Gut Punch”: LGBTQ Groups React to Trump’s Win
Leading LGBTQ rights groups were dismayed by the results of the presidential election and its potentially harmful impact on the community.
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A Brutal Loss: Election 2024
Buoyed by economic and cultural angst, Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to become the U.S. President once again.
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Sarah McBride Makes History as First Trans Member of Congress
McBride, who HRC's Kelly Robinson called a "history-making champion," trounced her Republican opponent 58% to 42%.
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Brian Sims is the Ultimate Election Warrior
With LGBTQ rights under attack, Agenda PAC CEO Brian Sims urges politicians and voters to stand strong and fight back.
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‘Luther: Never Too Much’ Celebrates the Legacy of an R&B Giant
The documentary "Luther: Never Too Much" layers its comprehensive bio of Luther Vandross with an astute history of R&B.
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‘Emilia Pérez’ Hits Some Exhilarating Highs but is Largely Uneven
A musical, a crime thriller, a trans romance that never mentions the word trans, "Emilia Pérez" is its own special creation.
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World Pride 2025 Profile: The Queen of Karachi
From Pakistan paparazzi to Larry's Lounge, Ali Saleem finds safe harbor in D.C.
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‘Drag the Musical’ is a Special Kind of Awful
Anyone with an IQ higher than a mannequin with head trauma should stay away from 'Drag The Musical' at New World Stages.
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‘The Big Gay Jamboree’ is the Perfect Catnip for Gay Theatergoes
The queer-centric Off-Broadway "The Big Gay Jamboree" is a big, luscious slice of musical theater gay joy.
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Democrat Running for Congress Injects Testosterone in Ad
An ad from transmasculine, nonbinary candidate Mel Manuel links transgender rights to bodily autonomy for all Americans.
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Harvey Guillén, Kayvan Novak, and Mark Proksch Talk “Shadows” End
As the hit FX comedy "What We Do in the Shadows" draws to a close, we talk to the cast about its queer inclusivity.
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Republican Ads Claim Democrats Support Gay “Pedophiles”
California Republicans are running ads claiming Equality California supports "pedophiles" and bashes Democrats for supporting the group.
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The WNO’s ‘Fidelio’ Both Hits and Misses
Opera may not be the nimblest of the arts, but in choosing Beethoven’s Fidelio, Francesca Zambello’s production lands right on time. From the opera’s theme...
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This Week’s Advertisers: Brian Sims, Oct. 31, 2024
Metro Weekly is an advertiser-supported magazine and website. Please support our advertisers and help keep independent LGBTQ journalism strong! Click the links below to the individual...
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Keegan’s ‘Woman in Black’ is a London Bog
A handful of well-staged frights aren't enough to breathe life into Keegan's plodding "The Woman in Black"
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We Endorse Kamala Harris for President
This year, silence is not an option, as Metro Weekly chooses Harris as easily the best option for our country and our community.
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‘Conclave’ is a Simmering Papal Thriller
Ralph Fiennes serves understated excellence leading a strong ensemble in the scandal-fueled, Vatican-set thriller "Conclave."
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Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ is a Seductive Forbidden Love Story
Sean Baker's "Anora" spins a savvily subversive Cinderella story featuring Mikey Madison's glowing performance in the title role.
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