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Virginia House LGBTQ caucus doubles as Danica Roem and Dawn Adams sworn in
Delegates become first transgender and first lesbian lawmakers to serve in the Virginia General Assembly
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Virginia lawmakers introduce bills to ban conversion therapy for minors
Two Democrats want to ban licensed therapists from trying to "change" a young person's sexuality or gender identity
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Lesbian woman shot and burned alive in Southeast D.C.
D.C. police are still investigating the murder of a lesbian woman from Hyattsville who was murdered just days after Christmas. Kerrice Lewis, 23, also known as...
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GOP wins control of Virginia House after lottery draw favors Republican
Victory allows Republicans to ensure defeats for pro-LGBTQ initiatives
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API Queer Support Group to tackle mental health
The DC Center's new API Queer Support Group hopes to start conversations around mental health and other taboo topics
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HRC projected “transgender” and Trump’s other banned words on his DC hotel
The projections included other banned words such as "fetus" and "science-based," ending in "we will not be erased"
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Rayceen Pendarvis hosts “Taking the Stage, Taking a Stand” at Busboys and Poets
Open mike night uplifts the stories of queer people affected by violence
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Masked attacker maces transgender woman at Casa Ruby
Attack marks the third such incident where outsiders have harassed or assaulted clients or staff at community center
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AGLA’s Holiday Party offers both fun and fundraising
AGLA members honor community leaders, collect food for the needy, and raffle off prizes at the group's annual party
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Celebrating Survival: A rundown of World AIDS Day events
Local organizations commemorate those lost to HIV, and those living with the virus, as part of World AIDS Day.
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Danica Roem reads Republicans for their arguments over election losses in Virginia
Delegate-elect derides Republicans' "divisive" campaign messaging and says it cost them the election
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Freddie’s Beach Bar and Signature’s Eric Schaeffer win Arlington human rights award
Freddie’s Beach Bar and Signature Theatre’s artistic director Eric Schaeffer have been selected as recipients of the 2017 James B. Hunter Human Rights Award, the...
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DC Jewish Community Center to host Drag Story Hour with Mrs. Kasha Davis
The library is open, and Mrs. Kasha Davis is ready to read. Davis, a drag queen best known for her stint on RuPaul’s Drag Race, will...
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Monika Nemeth could be D.C.’s first transgender elected official
A North Cleveland Park resident is seeking to become the District of Columbia’s first out transgender elected official. Monika Nemeth is running in a special...
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D.C.’s Transgender Day of Remembrance service protested over police presence
Ashley Love stormed the stage at Trans Day of Remembrance, outraged that MPD officers were at the event.
