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ACLU challenging Montana anti-trans ballot initiative
They argue it obscures goal of banning transgender people from facilities matching their gender identity
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HRC endorses pro-LGBTQ Virginia AG Mark Herring for re-election
Herring has come under criticism from Republicans for his various pro-LGBTQ legal positions
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Reuters poll: Majority of Americans support transgender military service
Republicans mostly oppose transgender servicemembers, while Democrats support them
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19 Attorneys General tell Congress to oppose transgender military ban
Letter asks Congress to add explicit transgender protections to the National Defense Authorization Act
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45 U.S. senators urge Mattis to nix Trump’s proposed trans military ban
A bipartisan group of 45 senators has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis urging him to advise President Tump against implementing...
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Is a “religious freedom” order next on Trump’s to-do list?
The Trump administration’s recent decisions to prohibit transgender service members from serving openly, and to file an amicus brief arguing that LGBTQ people can enjoy...
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Log Cabin: DOJ actions show need for federal nondiscrimination law
Recently, the Justice Department filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit brought by a now-deceased gay skydiver. Donald Zarda sued his former employer, Altitude Express,...
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Kennedy Center celebrates National Dance Day on July 29
So You Think You Can Dance contestant Tony Bellissimo will lead patrons in this year's National Dance Day routine
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HRC endorses Ralph Northam for Virginia Governor
On Friday, the Human Rights Campaign endorsed Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam (D) in his bid to become the commonwealth’s next governor. “Ralph Northam is...
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Dakshina Dance Company features works by pioneering choreographer Anna Sokolow
"Frida" is Sokolow's tribute to her friendship with Frida Kahlo
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Olney’s “Thurgood” explores the history of the Supreme Court’s first African-American justice
Walter Dallas directs Brian Anthony Wilson in a one-man show
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GOP congressman “disturbed” at Trump DOJ’s position on civil rights
Rep. Scott Taylor says discrimination against LGBTQ individuals is "on the wrong side of history"
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Metro Weekly Magazine: 2017-07-27 edition (PDF)
Metro Weekly – 07-27-17 – Ari Shapiro by MetroWeekly on Scribd
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Federal employees union calls DOJ’s Title VII stance “anti-American”
AFGE voices strong opposition to the Trump administration's recent anti-LGBTQ actions
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“195 Lewis” follows a black, queer and polyamorous couple
Rae Leone Allen and Yaani Supreme's dramedy screens as part of RA Xtra
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Department of Justice: Civil Rights Act doesn’t protect LGBTQ people from discrimination
DOJ and EEOC take opposing views on whether LGBTQ discrimination is a form of sex discrimination
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Summer Spirit Festival is a “one-stop shop for a soulful good time”
Fantasia, De La Soul, Common and more will appear at the weekend-long festival
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Out on the Town: DC arts and entertainment highlights, July 27-Aug 2
Everything film, stage, music, dance, comedy and more!
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Trans airman: Transgender ban is “doing this country an injustice”
Staff Sgt. Logan Ireland says "I would like to see them try to kick me out of my military"
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“Resist” at Zenith Gallery touches on democracy, science and women’s issues
Works interpret and reflect the state of world affairs
