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ExxonMobil shareholders again reject workplace protections for LGBT employees
For the 14th consecutive year, ExxonMobil shareholders voted overwhelmingly today to reject a resolution that would have protected LGBT people from workplace discrimination. During their...
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Michele Bachmann announces retirement from Congress
Rep. Michele Bachmann announced early Wednesday she will not run for re-election in 2014. In a nearly nine-minute YouTube video posted to her website, the...
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Amazon UK prices Xbox One at $900
Amazon UK has tentatively priced Microsoft’s Xbox One, revealed last week, at over $900. Worry not, however, as the finished item is likely to cost...
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Arrested Development scores record viewing figures
The long-awaited return of the Bluth family drew record viewing figures for Netflix. Unsurprisingly, the hype that surrounded the much-loved comedy transferred into a large...
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Weekend incident in New York possible anti-gay hate crime
New York’s ninth reported anti-gay attack happened over the weekend when Eugene Lovendusky, co-founder of the grassroots equality organization Queer Rising, was allegedly assaulted not...
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Milwaukee mom keeps son home during “Gender Bender Day”
Expect a flurry of students in Milwaukee to come out of the closet soon – apparently one school’s “Gender Bender Day” during School Spirit Week...
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Striking a Balance: Time in the Gym
Vacation, life changes, moves, lack of motivation. It’s easy to get into a cycle of excuses leading to the downfall of your routine. Most experts...
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Minecraft creator Mojang to launch Scrolls open beta on June 3
Mojang, the company behind the wildly successful Minecraft, an innovative online gaming experience whose 8-bit simplicity defies its underlying depth, emotion and complexity, is rolling...
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Which game console are you most excited about?
Read more about the Xbox One here. Read more about the PS4 here.
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DC Front Runners Launch Pride Event
After a couple of false starts, things are finally running smoothly for the DC Front Runners, D.C.'S LGBT running club, as it prepares to host...
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Capital Pride Names 2013 Heroes
Capital Pride will honor five individuals as ''Pride Heroes,'' as well as recognize a number of other community members for their various efforts on behalf...
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Anti-gay leaders predict doom for the Boy Scouts
While the Boy Scouts of America finally closed the door on discrimination against gay youth yesterday, anti-gay leaders have said lifting the ban will be...
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Boy Scouts vote to lift ban on gay youth
The Boy Scouts of America will end its longstanding ban on gay youth while maintaining a ban on gay adult leaders after a historic vote...
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Olivia announces New Year’s cruise to Virgin Islands
Jost Van Dyke, B.V.I. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Olivia has announced that it is ending its 40th anniversary year with a New Year cruise to the...
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Welcome to DC Black Pride Weekend
Marking its 23rd year, it's time for the annual DC Black Pride weekend. Running Friday, May 24, through Sunday, May 25, the weekend is full...
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Black Pride Reckoning
Around this time, I generally find myself reflecting on recent events that have impacted the black LGBT community, not only in Washington, but around the...
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The Crazy Uncle Party
New York novelist Dawn Powell wrote on the cusp of World War II, ''Civilization stood on a ledge, and in the tension of waiting it...
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Corporate Coaching
America has been called a nation of entrepreneurs. From Ben Franklin, to Henry Ford, to Steve Jobs, the U.S. has long been known for its...
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Twin Temptation
''They were very impressed with the first party,'' says Kurt Graves. ''They were satisfied with the attendance, the sales. They're all aboard.'' Since it opened...
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Olney’s Edge
'' were a little concerned that this might not be the kind of show you should take your children to,'' says David Elliott. ''Another person...
