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Meet Duke, Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2022, the ultimate “jock-cowboy”
As a gay youth in Kansas, Duke struggled to find his place in the world. As Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2022, he believes he's finally found...
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Loudoun County pulls nonbinary author’s graphic novel from school libraries
Loudoun County Public Schools has banned a controversial graphic novel from school libraries due to concerns about sexually explicit content.
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Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend: What to expect if you’re planning to go
The Centaur MC issued a set of MAL guidelines, as well as a full list of vendors still participating in the weekend's popular market.
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Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2022 won’t be canceled, Centaur MC announces
Centaur members voted to proceed with the leather weekend after Mayor Bowser tightened COVID-19 restrictions in the D.C. area.
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DC gay bars will require proof of coronavirus vaccination for entry
D.C.'s LGBTQ bars, restaurants, and other indoor establishments will be required to ask patrons for proof of vaccination starting on Jan. 15.
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Maryland transgender inmate claims correctional officers choked her, dropped her on her face
Recently released video appears to back up claims made by a transgender inmate suing the state of Maryland after being assaulted in custody.
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Sultan Shakir departing as executive director of SMYAL on Dec. 31
On December 31, Sultan Shakir, the executive director of Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders, will depart from the organization, closing a seven-year chapter...
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Pitchers awarded $100,000 grant from NGLCC and Grubhub
Pitchers and A League of Her Own have received a $100,000 grant from NGLCC and Grubhub's post-COVID recovery grant program.
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World AIDS Day 2021: How to take part in DC and beyond!
Various HIV advocates and organizations are holding educational events, vigils and testing opportunities to mark World AIDS Day on Dec. 1.
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Students protest at Baltimore Catholic school after priest forces girl to remove LGBTQ shirt
Dozens of students wore rainbow masks to mass after a priest at St. Francis of Assisi in Baltimore objected to a pro-LGBTQ shirt
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Fairfax County Public Schools returns challenged LGBTQ books to high school libraries
Fairfax County will allow two LGBTQ books back in high school libraries after a review that found calls for their removal unfounded.
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Virginia school board removes ban on LGBTQ books after member suggested burning them
Virginia school board reverses ban on LGBTQ books after threatening to burn them
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DC corrections officer says he was harassed and threatened at work because he’s gay
A corrections officer from the D.C. Jail has filed a lawsuit claiming he was discriminated against and harassed on the job because he's gay.
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Vida, Trade, other LGBTQ businesses respond to DC lifting mask mandate
Some LGBTQ business owners have reacted positively to Mayor Muriel Bowser's plans to lift D.C.'s indoor mask mandate, starting Nov. 22.
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Local nonprofits saddened by news that BHT Foundation will shut down
Local nonprofit organizations say they're saddened that the BHT Foundation will dissolve, eliminating a source of funding for groups in need.
