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Bill prohibiting credit discrimination introduced in Congress
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) have introduced a bill in Congress to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ people in lending and...
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Texas Lt. Governor threatens to force special session if House doesn’t pass “bathroom bill”
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is threatening to force the Texas legislature to convene for a special summer session if House Speaker Joe Straus doesn’t...
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Gay pride T-shirt case appealed to Kentucky Supreme Court
The Lexington Fayette Urban Human Rights Commission has decided to appeal a Kentucky appellate court’s finding that a T-shirt printing business that refused to print shirts...
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Forum: Pride – Protest and Progress
"We aim to create space for protest through marches, celebration, education, laughter, and simply being present and visible."
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Forum: Capital Pride Can and Must Do Better
"How can Pride stand for any of us, if it doesn't stand for the most marginalized members of our community?"
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Gods and Monster: Alien Covenant (review)
With Alien: Covenant, Ridley Scott answers the question, which came first, the facehugger or the egg?
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Activist for Life: Q&A with Raffi Freedman-Gurspan
Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, who will be honored this weekend by the Trevor Project, made history as the first out transgender White House staffer.
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Trans Pride: A Celebration of Truth
Capital Trans Pride allows D.C. trans folk to celebrate their identity in a safe space and a loving environment
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Out on the Town: D.C. arts and entertainment highlights: May 18-24
FILM STAGE MUSIC DANCE COMEDY READING & DISCUSSION EXHIBITS FOOD AND DRINK ABOVE & BEYOND FILM DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL Apparently...
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Washington Jewish Film Festival presents a ‘Rated LGBTQ’ series
Popular Jewish film festival kicks off this weekend
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The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival has everything from painting to photography
More than 200 artists from around the nation take part in the 26th annual event
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Khanh Le: While We Wait at Flashpoint
Artist is influenced by Syrian refugees and immigration issues
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Nevada becomes 8th state to ban conversion therapy
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed a bill prohibiting mental health professionals from subjecting children under 18 to conversion therapy. The bill, sponsored by Sen....
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Mississippi man sentenced to 49 years in prison for murdering transgender girlfriend
A Mississippi man who is a member of the Latin Kings gang has been sentenced to 49 years in prison for killing his former girlfriend because she...
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North Carolina governor promises to sign pro-LGBTQ executive order
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has plans to sign an executive order that he claims will provide additional protections for the LGBTQ community. Speaking at...
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Joe Biden urges Americans to defend LGBTQ rights abroad
Former Vice President Joe Biden is calling on the United States to speak out against LGBTQ human rights abuses and defend advances in equality for LGBTQ...
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Trans rights supporters file briefs in support of Gavin Grimm’s case
Advocates for transgender equality have filed several amicus briefs asking the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to decide in favor of Virginia teenager Gavin Grimm...
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Capital Pride Parade names three additional grand marshals
On Tuesday, the Capital Pride Alliance named three LGBTQ activists grand marshals of the Capital Pride Parade, joining Grand Marshal Edie Windsor. Jim Obergefell, Mandy Carter,...
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Advocates file complaint against Kentucky judge refusing adoptions to LGBTQ parents
A coalition of LGBTQ advocates has filed a complaint accusing Kentucky Judge W. Mitchell Nance of violating Kentucky’s Code of Judicial Conduct by recusing himself from...
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72 countries still punish same-sex sexual activity, report finds
Fewer countries ban same-sex relations than did a decade ago, but 72 countries still punish those who engage in homosexual intimacy, according to a new...
