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Ben Carson: Don’t equate gay rights with civil rights
—Ben Carson, Republican candidate for president, retired neurosurgeon and renowned homophobe, speaking on Fox News’ Special Report Wednesday night. Asked to clarify statements he made...
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Prideful Moments
Our one day of Pride -- in D.C., across the nation, around the globe -- has made a tremendous difference
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We’re Here… We’re Queer… We March…
It might seem obvious, even ordinary now—a half-century and many such events later—but Bayard Rustin’s work in organizing the first protest of many hundreds of...
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Florida governor signs bill repealing gay adoption ban
Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) signed into law on Thursday a bill that repeals the Sunshine State’s nearly four decade-long law prohibiting same-sex couples from...
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Our Gay Capital: A brief history of the LGBT movement in Washington D.C.
A brief history of the LGBT movement in Washington D.C.
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The Intrepid Wendell: Precious Moments, Precious Stones
Daniel Boettcher’s journey to the wholesale jewelry business was as unconventional as it was international, but it all started with a six-inch plush rat named...
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Thomas Roberts: Pitchman
Thomas Roberts prepares to ascend the pitcher's mound for Team DC
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U.S. Ambassadors say trade agreement will help LGBT lives
— An open letter signed by the seven out gay U.S. ambassadors and the out gay Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons, posted on the...
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Magazine: 2015-06-11 edition (PDF)
Metro Weekly – 06-11-15 – Pre-Pride by MetroWeekly
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Dino Might: Jurassic World (Review)
Jurassic World makes for an honest, if exhausting, two hours of dino-on-dino action
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Michigan Gov. Snyder signs bills allowing adoption agencies to discriminate
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) on Thursday signed a package of three bills that will allow adoption or child placement agencies to refuse to serve...
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Openly gay North Korean defector: I didn’t know what homosexuality was
—Jang Yeong-jin, the only openly gay North Korean defector living in South Korea, speaking with the New York Times. Jang has written a book, “A...
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Happy Birthday Pride!
Pride is turning the big 4-0 — and we’re here to help prime your celebration! We kick off our print parade by chatting with the...
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Photo Flashback: Capital Pride’s 25th Anniversary
A selection of Metro Weekly’s photographs from the 25th Anniversary Capital Pride Festival and Parade in June 2000.
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40 Years of Capital Pride
Bernie Delia and Ryan Bos on the past, present and future of Capital Pride
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Wilson Phillips: Holding On for More
Wilson Phillips performs at Capital Pride this Sunday
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ACLU files transgender discrimination lawsuit in Gloucester County
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU of Virginia on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the Gloucester County School Board for what they...
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2015 Capital Pride Festival: Capitol Stage Lineup
As of press time. Please note: Time windows are approximate. Performers subject to change without notice. EMCEES JERRY HOUSTON DJ Jerry Houston must be one...
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Fully in Vogue
En Vogue is still playful and sassy, confident and empowering, and singing in tight harmony
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North Carolina House overrides veto of gay marriage “opt out” bill
The North Carolina House of Representatives on Thursday overrode a veto by Gov. Pat McCrory (R) of a bill that allows state officials to recuse themselves...
