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Virginia Senate committee approves pro-LGBT employment and fair housing bills
For the second year in a row, a Virginia Senate committee approved two nondiscrimination bills seeking to make LGBT Virginian’s lives a little easier. On...
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Photos: Scenes from the Inauguration Day Protest
Protestors create turmoil near MacPherson Square in Washington, D.C.
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Video: Protesters hold queer dance party in front of Mike Pence’s house
Activists use dance as a symbolic protest against vice president's anti-LGBT record
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BREAKING: Virginia anti-trans bathroom bill gets tabled on voice vote
A measure that would have instituted a North Carolina-style law prohibiting transgender people from using restrooms and changing facilities that match their gender identity was...
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Virginia House panel defeats hate crimes bill on party-line vote
A Virginia House subcommittee has defeated a bill that would have considered crimes against people because of their sexual orientation or gender identity as hate crimes....
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Shabbat for Solidarity: Bet Mishpachah’s inclusive inauguration service
An Inauguration Weekend event brings together people targeted by hostile groups
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Virginia House committee to consider anti-LGBT bills on Thursday
A General Laws subcommittee will consider several measures involving LGBT rights
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Familiar Face: Brett Parson returns to MPD’s Special Liaison Division office
“After almost ten years of working in liaison units, I was ready to go back on patrol,” says Lt. Brett Parson of his 2009 departure...
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Queer dance party planned outside Mike Pence’s Chevy Chase residence
Protest is designed to send a message to the VP-elect about his stance on LGBT rights
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Virginia Republicans introduce 3 more bills targeting LGBT community
Some Virginia lawmakers seem intent on testing Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s promise to veto any anti-LGBT legislation that lands on his desk. In the past week,...
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McAuliffe promises to veto anti-LGBT legislation in final State of Commonwealth address
Gov. Terry McAuliffe fired a rhetorical shot at the Virginia General Assembly in his final State of the Commonwealth address on Wednesday night, warning Republicans...
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Loudoun County School Board rejects LGBT protections
Board approves compromise statement but shies away from explicit protections over fears of lawsuits
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Capital Pride opens up nominations for Heroes and other awards
The Capital Pride Alliance is encouraging community members to nominate friends, family members, colleagues or acquaintances that they believe have made significant or exceptional contributions...
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Brother, Help Thyself to host annual grant reception at DC Eagle
Brother, Help Thyself (BHT), the community organization providing financial support to local D.C. and Baltimore-area nonprofits, has announced it will hold its annual grants and...
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2017 Community Calendar: The Year in Preview
A 2017 Calendar of LGBT Events in Washington, D.C.
