News + Politics
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McAuliffe promises to veto anti-LGBT legislation in final State of Commonwealth address
Gov. Terry McAuliffe fired a rhetorical shot at the Virginia General Assembly in his final State of the Commonwealth address on Wednesday night, warning Republicans...
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After Trump’s inauguration, half a million women will march for equality
Participants in the upcoming Women's March on Washington share thoughts about why it's important to be heard en masse
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Loudoun County School Board rejects LGBT protections
Board approves compromise statement but shies away from explicit protections over fears of lawsuits
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White House LGBT Liaison: If Trump cuts my role, “that’s clearly a loss”
Raffi Freedman-Gurspan gives the LGBT community a voice in the White House -- that could change under Trump
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Capital Pride opens up nominations for Heroes and other awards
The Capital Pride Alliance is encouraging community members to nominate friends, family members, colleagues or acquaintances that they believe have made significant or exceptional contributions...
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Florida settles lawsuit with same-sex couples over children’s birth certificates
The State of Florida has settled a lawsuit with two same-sex couples who were denied accurate birth certificates for their children because of the state’s...
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Brother, Help Thyself to host annual grant reception at DC Eagle
Brother, Help Thyself (BHT), the community organization providing financial support to local D.C. and Baltimore-area nonprofits, has announced it will hold its annual grants and...
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Kentucky Democrat pushes 2 bathroom bills and “religious freedom” bill
Apparently Southern lawmakers have learned nothing from North Carolina’s failed experiment with anti-LGBT legislation. In yet another state, a lawmaker has introduced a bill that...
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John Kerry apologizes for State Department’s past anti-gay discrimination
Statement acknowledges the State Department's past role in purging gays and lesbians from its workforce
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Michele Bachmann hopes Trump will reverse “evil” gay rights “agenda”
Former congresswoman says countries should not have to deny anti-LGBT religious beliefs to receive foreign aid
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2017 Community Calendar: The Year in Preview
A 2017 Calendar of LGBT Events in Washington, D.C.
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New Jersey transgender man sues Catholic hospital for denying him a hysterectomy
A New Jersey transgender man is suing a Catholic hospital after it refused to perform a medically necessary hysterectomy because of objections that he was...
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick introduces anti-transgender bathroom bill
A defiant Dan Patrick dismisses threats of economic consequences as toothless
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Looking Forward: DC’s LGBT 2017 in Preview
The year ahead offers plenty of opportunities for D.C.'s LGBT community to organize, socialize and celebrate.
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Virginia governor’s executive order prohibits discrimination by state contractors
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has signed into law an executive order that prohibits discrimination against LGBT people by state contractors, subcontractors and state employees. Executive...
