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World Pride Profile: Ron MacInnis, HIV Advocacy’s Ambassador
"I hope we find ways to use World Pride to educate and to enlighten and build empathy," says MacInnis, tireless in his community outreach.
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This Week’s Advertisers: Karan Brar – Stage Struck, Dec. 5, 2024
Please support our advertisers in the December 5 edition of Metro Weekly, featuring actor Karan Brar on the cover.
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15 Arrested During Sit-In at U.S. Capitol Women’s Restroom
Chelsea Manning and Raquel Willis were among those arrested for peacefully protesting outside Speaker Mike Johnson's office.
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Trans Activists Hold Dance Party in U.S. Capitol Bathroom
The demonstration was in response to a recently adopted policy banning transgender people from facilities matching their gender identity.
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‘Queer’ Has Atmosphere and Sex but Little Else
Luca Guadagnino’s sultry, surrealist "Queer" intrigues and arouses, but just misses the spot.
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‘Grindr Unwrapped’ Announces the #1 Gay Sex Position of 2024
The popular gay hookup app Grindr released its annual survey of sexual, social, and cultural trends as decided by its users.
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Zooey Zephyr Will Not Be Banned from Restrooms
Montana lawmakers narrowly rejected a rule to prevent Rep. Zooey Zephyr from using the women's restroom near the House and Senate chambers.
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‘The Voice’s’ J.Paul: Out, Proud, and Singing Soprano
The musical journey of local singer J.Paul, who wowed "The Voice's" judges with his high vocal register, is just beginning.
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Helping LGBTQ Smokers Kick the Habit
DC Quit Now, a new outreach effort from the D.C. Department of Health, offers an array of free services to help locals quit smoking.
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Gays Smoke More E-Cigarettes Than Straights
According to a new report from the Surgeon General's office, gay people vape e-cigarettes at higher rates than their straight counterparts.
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The Trans Community Takes a Stand at the Supreme Court
Amid a bleak political environment, trans people and allies rallied at the Supreme Court, demanding an end to bans on gender-affirming care.
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Burglars Ransack Red Bear Brewing Company
Two unidentified suspects used a sledgehammer to break into Red Bear Brewing Company and ransacked the bar looking for money.
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Elton John Reveals He’s Lost His Vision
The pop superstar, who wrote the score for the new musical "The Devil Wears Prada," has been struggling with his vision for several months.
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Michigan Republican Calls for an End to Gay Marriage
State Rep. Josh Schriver says that the United States should reverse course and embrace laws that fully outlaw same-sex marriage.
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Alabama Bigots Want to Ban LGBTQ Group from Christmas Parade
Clean Up Alabama, yet another anti-gay group attempting to ban all LGBTQ books from libraries, became inflamed after Prattville Pride was given permission to participate...
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Walmart Jumps on the “Abolish DEI” Bandwagon
The retail giant is the latest company to roll back pro-diversity and pro-LGBTQ policies under pressure from conservatives.
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The Shock and Awe of Desiree Dik
Desiree Dik causes a stir wherever they go, from "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula" to slaying at D.C.'s Red Bear Brewing Co.
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Ohio Governor Signs Trans Bathroom Ban into Law
Mike DeWine signed a bill into law that will restrict transgender students from using facilities that match their gender identity.
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California Confirms First Case of Deadlier Mpox Strain
The infected individual had recently traveled to Africa, where there is an ongoing outbreak of the deadlier clade I mpox strain.
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The Power of Gratitude
Because of the election, Thanksgiving 2024 may be more painful than in some years past, but gratitude can empower your resolve.
