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Rainbow History Project announces its 2015 LGBT Community Pioneers
Rainbow History Project has announced their 2015 LGBT Community Pioneers, recognizing a dozen individuals for their contributions to the DC LGBT community. Started fifteen years...
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Virginians celebrate equality advances at annual gala
More than 1,000 people packed the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, April 18 for Equality Virginia’s 12th Annual Commonwealth Dinner. The evening was held...
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Congress seeks to overturn D.C. reproductive rights bill
LGBT groups stand in solidarity with their allies in the women’s and civil rights movement against congressional interference
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Status of LGBT student groups may face court fight
This week signified a victory for CUAllies, the unofficial LGBT campus group at The Catholic University of America. But whether the group and its allies...
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Two Maryland LGBT measures await Hogan’s signature
Two pro-LGBT measures remain in limbo after passing the Maryland General Assembly as they undergo review by Gov. Larry Hogan (R), who has not yet...
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Proponents embolded by White House support for ban on conversion therapy
For Apryl Prentiss, the news out of the White House last Wednesday was a validation. That was the day the White House responded to an...
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Maryland transgender birth certificate bills pass second hurdle
Maryland transgender and intersex residents are one step closer to being able to obtain new, unmarked versions of their birth certificates reflecting their correct gender, and...
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Pot, Meet Kettle: Virginia, Meet Indiana
Activists puzzled by attempt to portray Virginia as somehow more progressive on LGBT rights than Indiana
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Todd routs competition in bid for Stein endorsement
Monday night’s Gertrude Stein Democratic Club endorsement forum wasn’t a competition. It was a coronation. Brandon Todd, a Democrat who previously served as Mayor Muriel...
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LHP names “Mujeres” award winners
The Latino GLBT History Project (LHP) has released the names of three individuals who will be honored at the organization’s annual “Mujeres en el Movimiento”...
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BHT to hold town hall meeting in D.C.
Brother, Help Thyself (BHT) is seeking community feedback. The organization that helps support local nonprofits dealing with the LGBT community or HIV/AIDS prevention will hold...
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Bowser taps Snowden for deputy mayor post
On Wednesday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) fulfilled a campaign promise by naming progressive lobbyist and former At-Large Council candidate Courtney R. Snowden, an out...
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Next Generation Leadership Foundation opens award nominations
The Next Generation Leadership Foundation (NGLF), the local nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and fostering potential LGBT leaders in various fields, is accepting nominations for the 2015...
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Norton: Indiana backlash reason to reject resolutions of disapproval
Delegate still fighting against Armstrong Amendment exemption
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Bowser bans government employee travel to Indiana
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) on Tuesday issued an executive order banning official government travel to the state of Indiana. This came in the wake of...
