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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....
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DC Black Pride has been canceled due to coronavirus
Organizers say they'll be holding virtual events and sending out a survey to plan ahead for next year
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DC’s Capital Pride Parade and Festival postponed due to coronavirus
Capital Trans Pride and API Pride are also postponed, with new dates to be announced in the coming weeks
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Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse offers food, drinks, and steaks in new carryout options
Annie's offers food, drinks, and steaks in new carryout options
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Red Bear Brewing offers beers, spirits, and cocktails to-go
The gay-owned brewpub offers takeout food and drinks as it restructures amid coronavirus
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I.M.P. Family Fund assists workers impacted by venue closures
The fund will help all hourly workers, including bar staff, sales and customer service representatives, and security personnel
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Republic Restoratives and Denizens Brewing offer drinks delivery amid coronavirus shutdowns
Queer-owned businesses venture into uncharted terrain in the wake of COVID-19
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Washington Wetskins water polo team takes home bronze medal from international championships
Third-place finish marks best result for the team since earning the bronze medal in 2000
