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Latino, Jewish and Gay: Joe Vogel Would Bring Diversity to Congress
Maryland Del. Joe Vogel, 26, would become the state's first openly gay Latino and Jewish member of Congress if elected next year.
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DC Black Pride Returns In Full Force for 2023
For its 32nd anniversary, DC Black Pride creates a space for the Black LGBTQ community to convene, celebrate, and commemorate.
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Troll Makes Bomb Threat Against Mayor’s “District of Pride” Showcase
D.C. police are investigating a message from a Twitter user who appeared to make a bomb threat against the D.C. Mayor's Pride celebration.
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Idina Menzel to Headline 2023 Capital Pride Concert
Award-winning singer and Broadway star Idina Menzel will headline the Capital Pride Concert on Sunday, June 11.
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Proposed Cut to “Festival Fund” Could Be Detrimental to Capital Pride
The $1.5 million cut would deprive festival organizers of financial assistance to cover the costs of various city services.
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“Gay Day at the Zoo” Is This Sunday, May 7
The annual "Gay Day at the Zoo" celebration, which promotes LGBTQ visibility at the National Zoo, will be held on Sunday, May 7.
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Maryland Governor Signs Trans Health Equity Act
Bill requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming treatments deemed medically necessary by a patient's medical provider.
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Debbie Gibson, Shanice to Perform at Capital Pride Concert
The Capital Pride Alliance has announced two musical performers for the annual Capital Pride Concert, presented by HOT 99.5 FM/PRIDE Radio and DARCARS. Performing at...
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D.C. Gives $20,000 to Self-Defense Program for Trans, Nonbinary Folks
The D.C. Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs has awarded $20,000 to an organization aiming to teach transgender and nonbinary residents skills how to protect themselves...
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Transgender Woman Sues Over Mistreatment in Men’s Prison
A transgender woman is suing the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Corrections over being allegedly mistreated while being held in custody in an all-male...
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Chita Rivera Honored at Signature’s Sondheim Award Gala
Signature's evening celebrating the legendary Chita Rivera was filled with enthralling musical moments and poignant personal tributes.
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Maryland Expands Medicaid Coverage for Gender-Affirming Treatments
Maryland has expanded Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming treatments that are typically covered by private insurance.
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Man Who Spray-Painted “Groomer” on Libraries Faces Child Porn Charges
A man accused of vandalizing two libraries with the word "groomer" has been charged with possession of child pornography.
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Activists to Host Memorial Service for Overdose Victims
The service will honor LGBTQ overdose victims while calling attention to the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States.
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Capital Pride’s 2023 Theme is “Peace, Love, Revolution”
This year's celebration will feature familiar events, even as organizers keep an eye toward hosting a massive WorldPride blowout in 2025.
