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LGBTQ campus group again seeking recognition from Catholic University of America
An unsanctioned LGBTQ campus group at the Catholic University of America is circulating an online petition to garner signatures as it once again applies for...
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Swastika and note with gay slur found outside building at Virginia college
A handwritten swastika and a note containing a gay slur were found posted outside of a building on the campus of a Fredericksburg-area college on...
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Prince William clerk who challenged marriage equality dies
The Prince William County Clerk of the Circuit Court who intervened in the case that eventually led to the legalization of same-sex marriage in Virginia...
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Virginia Senate passes “religious freedom” bill on party-line vote
On Thursday, the Virginia Senate approved a so-called “religious freedom” bill that would prevent the government from imposing any penalty or denying any special tax status, contract,...
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Under Sexed
LGBTQ students must often look elsewhere to find information lacking from traditional sex ed classes
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D.C. Council bill would curb use of “gay panic” defenses
Measure would prevent defendants from using victims' LGBTQ status to justify homicide or assualt
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2 pro-equality bills move to Virginia House as advocates hold Day of Action
Two pro-equality bills that passed the Virginia Senate with unanimous support from Democrats and one-third of the Republican Senate caucus have been assigned to a...
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Supreme Court will hear transgender student Gavin Grimm’s case on March 28
Outcome could determine whether transgender people can sue for sex discrimination
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Virginia House passes anti-LGBTQ “religious freedom” marriage exemption bill
Gov. McAuliffe vetoed a similar bill last year
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Capital Pride announces theme for 2017
Pride announces "Unapologetically Proud" as its theme for 2017
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Online Overhaul: The DC Center’s new website makes accessing services easier
David Mariner hopes the new look will "make it simpler, cleaner, easier to navigate"
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BHT presents $75,000 in grants to local nonprofits
Mary's House and Black, Gifted and Whole among the top grant awardees
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Granted: BHT to present its annual grants on Saturday
Jim Slattery remembers the first time he witnessed the impact of Brother, Help Thyself. In 2009, the organization’s board met to determine which nonprofits would...
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Capital Pride could become a massive, pro-LGBT march
Organizers say they were inspired by the success of the Women's March on Washington
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5th Annual Capital Pride Reveal set for Thursday, Feb. 2
On Thursday, Feb. 2, the Capital Pride Alliance will hold its fifth annual Pride Reveal at SAX Restaurant & Lounge, where the organization announces the...
