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Focused on Cuccinelli-McAuliffe matchup, Virginians head to polls
Voters of all stripes flocked to polling places in Virginia Tuesday to select the next governor who will lead the commonwealth, as well as voting...
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Et Voila! invites guests to ‘mussel up’ for Thanksgiving
Et Voila! might be housed in a small space but the Belgian French bistro has a big pre-Thanksgiving offer. On Wednesday, Nov. 27 — the...
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Lady Gaga’s “Artpop”: epic disappointment
There is no question that Lady Gaga has delivered some classic pop singles since she burst onto the scene five years ago with her first...
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Obama welcomes Senate vote advancing ENDA
President Barack Obama applauded the U.S. Senate for advancing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act Monday evening, telling supporters at a fundraiser that progress is being made...
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Senate advances ENDA toward final vote
The U.S. Senate voted 61-30 to invoke cloture on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) Monday evening, setting the stage for a final vote on the...
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Maine Congressman Mike Michaud comes out as gay
U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud (D-Maine), a six-term congressman and the presumptive Democratic nominee for governor in 2014, officially acknowledged he was gay in a Nov....
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Republican Sen. Dean Heller comes out in support of ENDA
Hours before the first Senate vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in 17 years, the bill gained its latest Republican supporter Monday. Sen. Dean Heller...
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Mautner Project Competing for $50,000 Grant
Mautner Project, a D.C.-based organization aimed at improving the health of lesbian, bisexual and transgender women through primary medical care, support services, education and advocacy,...
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The Atlas Presents Gay Camber-Pop Group Tonight
The Atlas presents a multimedia concert by The Irrepressibles, an intriguing 10-piece chamber-pop band from London led by gay singer-composer Jamie McDermott. The strings-oriented group...
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Metro Weekly To Receive Prism Award
Metro Weekly will be honored with a Prism Award, given to individuals or entities who have made a contribution to the LGBT community, at a...
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Solange Brings Her Quirks to Lisner Tonight
Though late last year’s True wasn’t as stirring as the 2009 set Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams, the EP did prove that Beyoncé’s little...
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White House urges undecided senators to vote yes on ENDA
With a Monday evening vote on the horizon in the Senate, the White House expressed its strong support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act today, urging...
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7 Truly Green Alternatives to the Toyota Prius
Okay, I’m just going to say it: I hate the Prius. I know, I know — it’s the poster-child for green motoring and a status...
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Metro PFLAG DC’s David Fishback responds to Dexter Manley’s use of anti-gay slur
“My reaction was to be very, very sad, initially, frankly, for Mr. Manley. But my second reaction is that in making a statement like that,...
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Virgin America safety video is informative and sexy
With a score of 90% on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, Virgin America is considered one of the top gay-friendly air carriers in...
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Google’s Nexus 5 smartphone launches for $349 — and it’s already sold out
Yesterday, Google launched the latest iteration of its Nexus smartphone. Designed by Google and LG, it aims to offer the purest Android experience possible, providing...
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Jeri Hughes Enters Race for Stein Club President
Jeri Hughes, a local transgender activist and longtime member of the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club, the city's largest LGBT political organization, has entered the contest...
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Hagel orders full National Guard compliance for same-sex benefits
Nearly two months after several states began blocking requests for benefits by members of the National Guard with a same-sex spouse, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel...
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Jessie Ware is Tonight’s Treat at the Fillmore
It’s Halloween, but if you feel like keeping it classy tonight, instead of a trick head to the Fillmore Silver Spring for a real treat,...
