News + Politics
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California Store Owner Fatally Shot Over Pride Flag Dispute
Laura Anne Carleton, an LGBTQ ally, was fatally shot after an altercation over a Pride flag hanging outside her California store.
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Appeals Court Blocks Idaho Transgender Athlete Ban
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court judge's order blocking Idaho from barring transgender athletes from female sports teams.
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World Aquatics to Debut “Open Category” for Trans Swimmers
World Aquatics, the international governing body for water sports, has announced that the first “open category” races designed to accommodate transgender competitors will take place...
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NBJC Honors 7 Black LGBTQ Male Trailblazers
The third annual James Baldwin Legacy Awards recognize those who have made significant contributions on behalf of the Black LGBTQ community.
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Fairfax County Schools Reject Anti-Trans “Model Policies”
Fairfax joins Arlington in rejecting the Virginia DOE's discriminatory "model policies" for how schools should treat transgender students.
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North Carolina Republicans Override Vetoes of Anti-Trans Bills
North Carolina Republican lawmakers voted to override three vetoes from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to allow enact a spate of anti-LGBTQ legislation. The North Carolina...
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Orlando Tourism Board Releases Ad Begging LGBTQ People to Visit
Despite a flurry of anti-LGBTQ laws, “Visit Orlando” attempts to coax tourists into visiting Florida with a much-criticized radio ad.
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First Transgender Male Judge in United States Sworn into Office
Seth Marnin has become the first transgender male judge to serve in the Untied States and the first trans judge in New York State history.
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Memorial to Gay Victims of Nazis Vandalized in Berlin
The suspect in custody is also accused of attempting to set fire to another Holocaust memorial and a lesbian bar.
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Russia Convicts Trans Blogger for Sharing LGBTQ Content
Transgender blogger Milana Petrova has been convicted and fined for violating Russia's law prohibiting dissemination of pro-LGBTQ content.
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Anti-LGBTQ Group Sues Target Over Pride Displays
Target has been sued on behalf of an investor who claims selling Pride-themed merchandise harmed the company's market value.
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Chef’s Best 2023: What The Restaurants Are Dishing Out
A roundup of the participating restaurants and chefs at the upcoming Chef's Best Dinner and what they plan to serve.
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Carrie Stoltzfus: From Covid’s Worst to Chef’s Best
Food & Friends Executive Director Carrie Stoltzfus celebrates the return of the group's popular gala
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Chef Rasheed Abdurrahman Serves More Than 1.9 Million Meals a Year
Food & Friends Executive Chef Abdurrahman runs one of the DMV area's most demanding -- and life-nourishing -- kitchens.
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Baltimore’s Joey Fink Crowned the Winner at NJB 2023
Sunday's lively NJB 2023 Pageant was filled with drag, comedy, music, and mishegoss.
