News + Politics
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Capital Pride Honors to Take Place on Friday, May 31
The event honors local residents and luminaries who have made significant contributions to the D.C. LGBTQ community.
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5 San Diego Gay Bars Targeted In Drive-By Shootings
Police say there's no evidence the pellet-gun shootings, in which people were struck in the face and back, were motivated by anti-gay bias.
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Former Cop Allegedly Killed Lyft Driver Who He Thought Was Gay
According to a police report, Koby Minor allegedly told a passerby his ride-share driver was part of a gay fraternity and was trying to kidnap...
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Deadlier Form of Mpox Poses Global Health Threat
Health officials are urging vaccination and behavior changes as they monitor a more deadly strain of mpox that could spread globally.
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17-Year-Old Faces Murder Charges for Shooting Trans Friend
Las Vegas police report claims suspect asked parents not to call police after telling them he accidentally shot 18-year-old Jazlynn Johnson.
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Pope Francis Says Homosexuality “is a Human Fact”
In an interview with "60 Minutes," Pope Francis criticized conservatives for their hostility toward LGBTQ people.
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Valentina Gomez Tells Voters Not to Be “Weak and Gay”
The Republican candidate, who has leaned heavily into homophobic rhetoric, seeks headlines ahead of the Missouri GOP primary.
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FBI Warns Terrorists May Target LGBTQ Pride Events
U.S. law enforcement agencies urge attendees of Pride events to be aware of surroundings and report any suspicious activity.
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Maryland Parents Not Allowed to Opt Kids Out of LGBTQ Assignments
Federal Appeals Court rules against religious parents in case against Montgomery County Public Schools over LGBTQ books and opt-out request.
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NFL Kicker Harrison Butker Rails Against Pride Month
In a commencement address, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker ranted against Pride Month, liberal Catholics, and women who work.
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A Monumental Milestone for Metro Weekly
Former managing editor and longtime columnist offers congratulations and gratitude to Metro Weekly at its three-decade mark.
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A Georgia County Spent Millions to Deny a Trans Deputy Health Care. It Failed.
A federal appeals court rebuffed a Georgia county's attempt to avoid providing insurance coverage to a transgender sheriff's deputy.
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Billy Porter to Appear at DC Black Pride’s Opening Reception
The opening reception, held at the Westin in Downtown D.C., will be headlined by comedienne and actor Paris Sashay.
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D.C. Celebrates Trans Pride at the MLK Library on May 18
The day-long event features a resource fair, educational workshops, free HIV testing, arts and crafts activities, and an afterparty.
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Trans People in Mississippi Can Be Prosecuted for Using “Wrong” Bathroom
A new law allows Mississippi to sue transgender people who use bathrooms and other facilities that align with their gender identity.
