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18-year-old Frederick man will serve 4 years in prison for anti-gay assault
An 18-year-old Frederick man will serve four years in prison after pleading guilty to strangling a man he perceived to be gay.
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Capital Pride unveils a host of colorful, vibrant June events
Capital Pride scales up its earlier plans in light of the mayor's recent re-opening announcement.
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D.C. is lifting capacity restrictions. What does that mean for gay bars?
Bar owners are excited but awaiting further guidance about the District's plan to end COVID-19 restrictions on June 11.
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Transgender prisoner sues DC over Department of Corrections policy housing her in men’s unit
A prisoner in D.C. Jail has filed a class action lawsuit challenging a policy that places transgender female inmates in men's units.
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Virginia delegate Glenn Davis files defamation lawsuit to find out who sent anti-LGBTQ text calling him “gay”
Virginia Del. Glenn Davis is suing to find out who is behind anti-LGBTQ texts attacking him ahead of the Virginia GOP's upcoming convention.
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Capital Pride Alliance now accepting applications for Capital Pride Honors
The Capital Pride Alliance is accepting nominations for people who have made contributions to the LGBTQ community at the Capital Pride Honors this June.
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SaVanna Wanzer has dedicated her life to trans education and representation
SaVanna Wanzer, the tireless founder of "May Is? All About Trans," empowers the transgender community -- one teaching moment at a time.
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Freddie’s Beach Bar to open second location in Rehoboth Beach this summer
Freddie Lutz will finally realize his 20-year-long dream of opening a "beach bar" in a beach-resort town.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Softball League seeks to promote and increase diversity
Local softball league launches Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Committee to improve recruitment and outreach efforts.
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Virginia lawmakers pass Danica Roem’s bill to ban gay and trans “panic” defenses
Bill prohibits criminal defendants from using a victim's LGBTQ status as justification for violence
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Opinion: Working Together to End the HIV Epidemic in Virginia
Virginia seeks to repeal outdated and inequitable laws that unfairly criminalize people living with HIV. It's about time.
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Gay DC news anchor suspended for tweet about obese people receiving COVID-19 vaccine
WTTG confirms Blake McCoy has been suspended after tweets criticizing D.C.'s vaccination schedule
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Biden administration taps D.C. brewery owner for Small Business Administration
Julie Verratti, cofounder of LGBTQ-owned Denizens Brewing, has been tapped by President Biden to join the Small Business Administration.
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DC offers COVID vaccine to people with chronic health conditions, including HIV, from March 1
People over age 16 with chronic conditions will be allowed to sign up for appointments in next wave of vaccinations
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Nearly 4 in 10 Metro Weekly readers never use condoms during sex
Just in time for International Condom Day, an unscientific poll of Metro Weekly readers finds almost 4 in 10 say they never use condoms during sex, with...
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