News + Politics
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The BHT Foundation is shutting down. Read the board’s letter here.
On Friday afternoon, BHT's Board of Directors issued a statement informing the community that the organization will cease operations after 43 years of service.
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Capitol Ballroom Council hosting drag brunch fundraiser for mental health to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance
The Capitol Ballroom Council, the local organization for D.C.’s Ballroom community that promotes charitable giving, leadership development, and creativity, will hold a drag brunch fundraiser...
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Food and Friends is seeking volunteers to help deliver meals for Thanksgiving
Food & Friends, the D.C.-based nonprofit that provides home-delivered, specialized meals and nutrition counseling to people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, and other life-challenging illnesses,...
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Florida man arrested for allegedly setting fire to Pulse Nightclub Memorial in Orlando
A Florida man has been arrested and faces felony charges for allegedly setting part of the Pulse Nightclub Memorial in Orlando on fire.
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English soccer player Conor Coady believes gay players will become “everyday life” in sport
Outspoken LGBTQ ally Conor Coady said gay soccer players would be a nonissue for him and his teammates
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Conservative talk host Dennis Prager claims unvaccinated treated worse than gay men during AIDS crisis
Dennis Prager says it would have been "inconceivable" if gay men were treated like "pariahs" during the AIDS crisis. But they were.
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It Gets Better Project offers $10,000 grants to schools that support LGBTQ+ students
The It Gets Better Project has opened applications for a school-based grant initiative designed to benefit LGBTQ youth in all 50 U.S. states. The initiative,...
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Texas governor rails against controversial LGBTQ books, will push to ban “pornography” from school libraries
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for state agencies to remove books from libraries that contain "pornography" or address LGBTQ themes.
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Italian politician comes out as gay on live TV: ‘I feel free’
Italian lawmaker Vincenzo Spadafora came out as gay during a live, primetime interview
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General Hospital star Ingo Rademacher exits soap after sharing anti-trans meme
General Hospital star Ingo Rademacher exits after sharing anti-trans meme, refusing to comply with vaccine mandate
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Log Cabin Republicans claim gays “love” Melania Trump in painful video
Log Cabin Republicans have claimed Melania Trump is a "champion" for LGBTQ rights in painful video
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Gay soccer player Josh Cavallo would be ‘scared’ to play at World Cup in anti-gay Qatar
Josh Cavallo would be 'scared' to play at World Cup in Qatar due to country's anti-LGBTQ laws
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Tennessee high school golfer suing state over anti-transgender athlete law
A transgender Tennessee high schooler has sued the state over a law prohibiting him from joining the boys' golf team because of his gender identity.
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Eternals stars slam “ignorant” bans over film’s gay content
Disney reportedly refused to censor Eternals' gay content for Middle Eastern nations, a decision Angelina Jolie has praised
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Bulgarian presidential candidate arrested after leading attack on LGBTQ center
The U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria condemned the "violence and intolerance" from far-right Bulgarian politician Boyan Rasate
