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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...
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Washington Scandals Rugby Football Club hosts second annual “Sequins and Scrums” fundraiser
The Washington Scandals Rugby Football Club will host the second annual “Sequins and Scrums,” drag show fundraiser at Town Danceboutique on Friday, Feb. 23 at...
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Norton introduces bill to protect LGBTQ rights from congressional meddling
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s non-voting delegate to Congress, has introduced a bill to protect D.C.’s LGBTQ rights and reproductive freedom laws...
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News anchor Max Robinson to be honored at special panel discussion
The lasting legacy of Max Robinson, the late, history-making news anchor, is the subject of a free panel next Wednesday
