News + Politics
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Earl Fowlkes: George Floyd and the American Dream – Opinion
It is time we finally made true amends for American sins if there is to be a future for the American Dream
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NBJC’s David J. Johns: “What Pride Looks Like” – Opinion
The public demonstrations are more in line with Pride's roots than the parades that have been canceled due to COVID-19.
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DC Latinx Pride announces slate of virtual events for June 2020
Organizers have several "at home" events planned throughout the entire month of June
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Spanish porn star arrested after man’s death during toad venom ritual
Nacho Vidal had allegedly promoted the powerful hallucinogen as a medicinal treatment among Valencia's gay fashion circles
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Capital Pride issues statement in solidarity with communities of color
Organizers reaffirm support for Black Lives Matter and promise to fight against systemic racism and oppression
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Puerto Rico’s governor signs a new civil code eliminating LGBTQ protections
Critics claim Wanda Vazquez consulted with Christian lawyers, and not LGBTQ advocates, before approving changes
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LGBTQ bar owner fired on by police after giving water to protesters
Police defended use of "less-lethal" weapons to stop Ruby Deluxe staff from providing first aid to protesters
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Trump administration says foster care agencies should be allowed to discriminate against same-sex couples
Government argues that Philadelphia's decision to cut ties with Catholic Social Services was religious discrimination
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WATCH: The Kennedy Center dims its lights to memorialize George Floyd
"We take a stand for George Floyd and for so many others who have lost their lives as a result of racial violence and bigotry,"...
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Gay adult film star Billy Santoro removed from JustForFans after saying black protesters should be shot
Local gay adult film star Billy Santoro was removed from JustForFans after tweeting about shooting black protesters
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D.C. and Maryland LGBTQ candidates largely fall short in primary elections
Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims trails challenger in Democratic primary
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White mob attacks protesters in Philadelphia while yelling about “f****t energy”
The men carried baseball bats and demanded that Black Lives Matter protesters take their "f****t energy" and leave
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Keith Boykin says police have “too much power” after arrest while documenting protest
Police arrested the gay journalist and broadcaster while he documented a protest in New York City
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Activists mark International Sex Workers Day by reiterating call for decriminalization in DC
Advocates say sex workers face significant hurdles in their lives due to record of arrests
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Congressional leaders call for end to gay blood ban with behavior-based donor screenings
Advocates call for categorical bans or deferral periods for certain groups, like gay and bisexual men
