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Freddie’s partners with Amazon to provide meals to frontline workers
The shopping giant is working with Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant to deliver boxed meals to workers and struggling families
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LULAC Lambda awards scholarships to three D.C. high school students
Recipients were honored for their academic and extracurricular success, as well as their commitment to social justice
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Robert White and Jordan Grossman earn perfect ratings on GLAA’s election questionnaire
Most D.C. Council candidates earn positive ratings, but many vehemently oppose decriminalizing sex work
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DC Eagle to close permanently
The DC Eagle nightclub is the second Washington, D.C. LGBTQ bar to close its doors within a week
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LGBTQ sports leagues struggle with canceling or postponing tournament play
D.C.'s sports teams are disappointed, but eager to resume playing once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides
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Ziegfeld’s/Secrets nightclub is permanently closed, owners confirm to Metro Weekly
The drag and male dancer entertainment complex in Southwest D.C. is another victim to development
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Working-Class Warrior: Anthony Lorenzo Green on bringing change to the DC Council
Ward 7 candidate Anthony Lorenzo Green says the D.C.'s Democratic Party must reprioritize the needs of working people
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Former Councilmember Carol Schwartz endorses openly gay candidate John Fanning in Ward 2 race
Schwartz says Fanning is best poised to stave off Jack Evans, the embattled former Ward 2 councilmember
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Safe Space NOVA launches its first youth social support group
Y'ALLS aligns with Safe Space NOVA's mission of providing a positive, uplifting environment for LGBTQ youth
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Maryland federal judge rules Ocean City’s topless ban is constitutional
Ruling could unintentionally impact members of the transgender community
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D.C. extends its COVID-19 emergency orders through May 15
Order clarifies guidelines for social distancing and use of face coverings when venturing outside the home
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Virginia governor signs LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections into law
Law's protections for LGBTQ people, as well as pregnant people and veterans, will go into effect on July 1
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Equality Virginia seeks to honor 2020 OUTstanding Virginian award winners
While the annual Commonwealth Dinner is canceled, people can still send messages of support to the 7 honorees
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4 Local Organizations to Support on Transgender Day of Visibility
These D.C.-area groups provide essential programs and services to the transgender community
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D.C., Maryland, Virginia all issue stay-at-home orders in response to COVID-19 pandemic
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued a stay-at-home order for all District residents, following the lead of Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) and Virginia Gov....
