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Walk to End HIV adopts “superhero” theme
One doesn’t have to don a cape and tights to be a hero in the fight against HIV. But it might just be fun to...
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Federal judge rejects Virginia transgender student’s motion
A transgender male student in Virginia can no longer use the public restroom at his high school. Instead, he will be relegated to a staff...
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Virginia AG Mark Herring to run for re-election in 2017
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring on Wednesday announced that he would seek re-election to his current post in 2017, rather than mount a run for...
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Black Lives Matter’s Trans Liberation Tuesday stops traffic
Dozens of demonstrators attending a Black Lives Matter “Trans Liberation Tuesday” protest in D.C.’s Franklin Square blocked traffic in the middle of a busy downtown intersection...
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Maryland AG issues guidance against police profiling
After months of protest over police brutality and issues surrounding racial profiling, most notably through demonstrations and riots in Baltimore following the death of Freddie...
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“Relentlessly gay yard” refund
Announcement follows investigation into whether online fundraising campaign was a hoax
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Maryland AG’s adultery ruling gives parity to gay divorces
Same-sex couples were already equal in marriage in the Free State. But now, it appears they’re also equal when it comes to divorce. Maryland Attorney...
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Civil Rights Coalition of Maryland relaunches after 13-year hiatus
Purpose of the coalition is to speak with a singular voice to weigh in on important civil rights issues
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Gay Republicans react to last night’s debate
Log Cabin Republicans point to first GOP debate as example of how LGBT landscape has changed
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Arrest made in murder of Baltimore transgender woman
Baltimore Police announce charges against suspect in heretofore unsolved 2014 slaying of Mia Henderson
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Openly gay man to run for At-Large seat on D.C. Council
Former ANC Commissioner David Garber announces he'll seek the Democratic nomination for the seat held by Vincent Orange
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Margaret Cho to host fundraiser for Brother, Help Thyself
Brother, Help Thyself (BHT) has landed itself a major headliner to help raise funds for its annual grant-making efforts. Comedienne Margaret Cho will offer 100...
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Equality Maryland to stay open, but at reduced capacity
LGBT rights organization has raised $10K as part of longer-term fundraising campaign to achieve financial stability
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Judge drops part of transgender nondiscrimination lawsuit
Part of a lawsuit challenging a bathroom policy adopted by a Virginia school board — as it pertains to a transgender high school student — has...
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Senate appropriations bill emerges without D.C. riders
Senate refusal to attack D.C. nondiscrimination laws may bode well for coalition opposing congressional interference
