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Brother, Help Thyself receives $20,000 to support LGBTQ youth groups
American Leatherwoman Jackie Thompson announced the landmark donation last week in honor of her late brother
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Police searching for 3 suspects in anti-gay beating near U and 10th Street NW
MPD says attack that left two gay men severely injured appears to have been "unprovoked"
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Maryland House passes ban on youth conversion therapy
Bill outlawing sexual orientation change efforts now heads to Republican Gov. Larry Hogan for his signature
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Maryland State Senate approves conversion therapy ban
Measure would penalize licensed therapists who attempt to change youths' sexual orientation or gender identity
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Amid troubling survey findings, SMYAL offers LGBTQ youth an affirming environment
SMYAL offers initiatives dealing with bullying, harassment, substance abuse, mental health issues, and safe sex
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The LGBTQ community came out in force to support the March for Our Lives
Activists joined student organizers and gun reform advocates in calling for greater restrictions on firearms
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Gay Libertarian candidate will challenge Bowser in D.C. mayor’s race
Even as potential Democratic primary challengers to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser shy away from the spotlight, an openly gay Libertarian Party candidate is determined to ensure...
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Fall Out Boy headline “Stay Amped” concert to help end gun violence
I.M.P. has a long history of producing concerts for social causes, including marriage equality and last year’s women’s march
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Want to see who blocked you on Grindr? Here’s how (for now).
DC developer Trever Faden created C*ckBlocked as a side project once he discovered Grindr's data was easily accessible.
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Norton calls out First Amendment Defense Act for threatening D.C.’s civil rights laws
Bill would essentially gut D.C.'s pro-LGBTQ laws by treating the District as an extension of the federal government
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Queer and single? Rayceen Pendarvis wants to fix you up.
Rayceen Pendarvis hosts a different type of LGBTQ singles mixer for those tired of online dating.
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Federal court in Maryland says school district’s restroom policy violates transgender student’s rights
In an historic decision, a federal court in Maryland has found that transgender students’ ability to use restrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identity...
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Capital Pride opens up nominations for Hero Awards and other honors
The Capital Pride Alliance has opened nominations for a slew of individual honors that will be awarded to deserving LGBTQ and allied individuals at Capital...
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Gertrude Stein Club offers residents a chance to engage with D.C.’s elected officials
The club will also announce the sites for its two endorsement meetings
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GLAA announces recipients of 2018 Distinguished Service Awards
The GLAA of Washington, D.C. has announced it will honor Check It Enterprises, D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3), and Whitman-Walker Executive Director Don Blanchon...
