News + Politics
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Anti-gay Pennsylvania Republican launches last-minute mailer attacking opponent’s sexuality
An anti-gay Pennsylvania state representative who has made headlines for his homophobic comments and stated opposition to homosexuality is under fire for launching a last-minute...
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Food and Friends to hold “Pie Day” heading into last week of “Slice of Life” fundraiser
Regardless of the outcome of today’s midterm elections, D.C. area residents will get a chance to cast ballots again this Thursday: for the best pie....
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Barbra Streisand records message urging LGBTQ people and allies to vote
Award-winning singer, actress, and global icon Barbra Streisand has a message for LGBTQ people and allies: vote. Streisand, a longtime supporter of the LGBTQ community,...
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Can a pro-gay “urban Republican” gain traction in Washington, D.C.?
Michael Bekesha hopes Ward 6 voters can see past Trump and support a "socially progressive, fiscally responsible" Republican
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UMass President says universities will keep transgender protections whatever outcome of ballot initiative
The president of Massachusetts’ public university system has said it will keep in place its policy allowing transgender students, faculty, and staff to use facilities...
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LGBTQ Candidate Spotlight: Dionne Reeder says she’ll be a true independent voice on the Council
At-Large candidate says she'd bring different perspectives to the Council as both a businesswoman and as a community activist
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LGBTQ Candidate Spotlight: The DC Libertarian Party is running an all-gay slate in November’s elections
Martin Moulton, Bruce Majors, and Ethan and Joe Bishop-Henchman on why they believe the Libertarians can be D.C.'s second party
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LGBTQ Candidate Spotlight: D.C. Council candidate Jamie Sycamore hopes voters will see beyond party labels
Independent candidate for Ward 1 says he wants to be a councilmember in the mold of the late Jim Graham
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LGBTQ Candidate Spotlight: Jason Andrean believes DC’s future relies on a better school system
Andrean was warned that his sexuality could be a problem for State Board of Education voters, but he says that's not the case
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LGBTQ Candidate Spotlight: Ryan Tauriainen hopes voters will back an educator for a State Board of Education seat
Tauriainen has already faced a negative whisper campaign that referenced his sexuality, but that hasn't deterred him from running
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56 major companies stand up against attempts to erase transgender civil rights protections
Fifty-six major companies are standing in solidarity with members of the nation’s transgender, intersex, and gender-nonconforming communities and expressing their opposition to a Trump administration...
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Forum: Cathy Renna Remembers Matthew Shepard
As Matthew Shepard was laid to rest in the National Cathedral, it reminds us of how important his story is to combat hate
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Friendship Place’s annual Walk fundraiser seeks to provide a safety net for homeless LGBTQ youth
The fourth annual Friendship Walks helps fund the organization's work to combat homelessness
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Long Island congressional candidate’s signs defaced with “Gay Lover”
A congressional candidate on Long Island, N.Y., has had his campaign signs defaced with the phrases “Baby Killer” and “Gay Lover” as the 2018 midterm...
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Retired military officers and veterans among groups opposing transgender ban
A number of former military officers, veterans’ and civil rights organizations, women’s groups, military scholars and historians, and states have filed briefs supporting efforts to...
