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Capital Pride’s 2018 theme “Elements of Us” will focus on diversity
Year-long theme celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ community and intersecting identities
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Werk for Peace protested the Trump administration by dancing through D.C.
Hundreds convened on Trump International Hotel to protest through the power of dance
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Robert York’s 50th birthday blowout will raise money for local charities
Robert York and Town Danceboutique are teaming up to benefit local LGBTQ organizations
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Virginia lawmakers kill hate crime bills even as anti-LGBTQ attacks increase
The Virginia General Assembly has defeated a bevy of bills that deal with bias-motivated crimes, particularly those that target LGBTQ victims, even as the number...
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Virginia Senate votes 29-10 to approve employment and fair housing bills
The Virginia Senate approved two pro-LGBTQ bills that ban discrimination in public employment and housing. The bills, patroned by Sens. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) and Jennifer...
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Kimberley Bush to lead DC Center for three months
While The Center's director David Mariner takes a much-needed break, Kimberley Bush steps in to keep things running
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Capital Pride Alliance names new board of directors and program chairs
Newly elected Board President Ashley Smith vows to "meet changing needs of the entire spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community"
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Bill to ban anti-transgender discrimination in health insurance introduced in Virginia
Del. Debra Rodman's HB 1466 would require coverage of "medically necessary" treatments
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Virginia Senate committee approves pro-LGBTQ employment and fair housing bills
Nondiscrimination bills pass easily through committee with bipartisan support
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Brother, Help Thyself doles out $75,000 in grants to local nonprofits
Brother, Help Thyself has given out $75,000 to local nonprofits while also honoring them for the role they play in a time when government grants...
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Virginia Republicans kill attempt to ban conversion therapy on minors
Advocates hope petition drive expressing support for House version of bill will make lawmakers reconsider their opposition
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Life Saver: Celebrating 40 years of Whitman-Walker
Whitman-Walker's 40-year history is inextricably linked to that of both the LGBTQ community and the larger D.C. community.
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Women’s March returns to kick off year-long campaign against the Trump agenda
Organizers want to direct the energy of the march into real change
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Virginia Gov. safeguards LGBTQ state workers while Republicans block statewide protections
Bill to prohibit anti-LGBTQ discrimination faces delays and hurdles in Republican-controlled House of Delegates
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Brother, Help Thyself is doing its part to combat Republican funding cuts
BHT will provide $64,000 to local nonprofits that support LGBTQ people and those living with HIV/AIDS
