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Anti-LGBTQ Republican says drag queens reading books to children is “child abuse”
Failed Virginia politician E.W. Jackson said parents who normalize the events should have their children removed
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Gay Virginia Delegate Mark Levine announces run for lieutenant governor
A progressive Democrat, Levine would be the first LGBTQ and first Jewish person elected to statewide office in Virginia
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DC to temporarily end indoor dining at 10 p.m. on Dec. 23
Latest restrictions on bars and restaurants were prompted by higher number of new COVID-19 cases
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DC Council passes hate crimes omnibus bill, bans gay and trans “panic” defenses
Bill expands types of crimes that can be prosecuted, and allows D.C.'s Attorney General to seek civil damages for hate crimes
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DC Mayor opens applications for $35 million Restaurant Bridge Fund
Grants from fund are targeted for restaurants, taverns, and eateries experiencing financial stress due to COVID-19
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DC’s first lesbian presidential elector: Casting vote for Biden-Harris a “bittersweet” honor
Barbara Helmick hopes to use her position to highlight the importance of D.C. statehood
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DC Eagle Trademark bought by Duplex Diner co-owner
Mark Hunker wanted to "preserve the name and history" of the leather community's longtime fixture.
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Richmond detectives investigating fatal shooting of transgender woman
Chae’Meshia Simms' father vows his family is "never going to stop looking" for his daughter's killer
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How Washington, D.C. is commemorating World AIDS Day 2020
Online events and remembrances, as well as free testing, are hallmarks of the 33rd Annual World AIDS Day in the DMV area.
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Us Helping Us holds virtual gala with America’s Got Talent’s Cristina Rae
Hour-long gala, held virtually, will feature speeches, entertainment, and recognition of special honorees
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ANC Rainbow Caucus urges DC Council to ban LGBTQ “panic” defenses
Bill's passage has been delayed by COVID-19 pandemic and increased workload for Judiciary Committee
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“Too little too late”: Melania Trump slammed for trying to light White House in rainbow colors
HRC criticized First Lady's efforts in light of Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ attacks
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DCATS hosts art sale featuring works by transgender artists on Black Friday
Proceeds from event directly benefit National Binder Exchange Program that links trans males with chest binders
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Gertrude Stein Democratic Club elects new board for 2021
Last week, the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club, the city’s top LGBTQ political organization, elected a slate of new board members for the upcoming year. The...
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Trump supporter yells “f**k all you f****ts” during MAGA march in DC
Video shows the man hurling abuse and homophobic slurs at counter-protesters
