News + Politics
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A Very Bad Night: Election 2024
Election Night was hours of hope, tension, and watching the worst possible outcome occur.
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Gay DJ “The Barber” Dies After Being Attacked in Northwest D.C.
D.C. police are asking for help in identifying two suspects who allegedly robbed and beat DJ Bryan Smith, leading to his death.
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Ted Miller to Lead Whitman-Walker Foundation
Miller will oversee Whitman-Walker's philanthropic efforts to ensure financial stability for center's health and research arms.
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D.C. Police Release Images of Suspects in McDonald’s Anti-Gay Attack
D.C. police are asking the public's help in identifying seven individuals involved in a possible bias-motivated attack against a gay man.
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274 LGBTQ Candidates Win Their Elections Across the Nation
Tammy Baldwin and Sarah McBride were among the successful LGBTQ candidates, while voters approved pro-LGBTQ ballot initiatives.
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“This Is a Gut Punch”: LGBTQ Groups React to Trump’s Win
Leading LGBTQ rights groups were dismayed by the results of the presidential election and its potentially harmful impact on the community.
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A Brutal Loss: Election 2024
Buoyed by economic and cultural angst, Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to become the U.S. President once again.
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Sarah McBride Makes History as First Trans Member of Congress
McBride, who HRC's Kelly Robinson called a "history-making champion," trounced her Republican opponent 58% to 42%.
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Brian Sims is the Ultimate Election Warrior
With LGBTQ rights under attack, Agenda PAC CEO Brian Sims urges politicians and voters to stand strong and fight back.
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World Pride 2025 Profile: The Queen of Karachi
From Pakistan paparazzi to Larry's Lounge, Ali Saleem finds safe harbor in D.C.
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Democrat Running for Congress Injects Testosterone in Ad
An ad from transmasculine, nonbinary candidate Mel Manuel links transgender rights to bodily autonomy for all Americans.
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Republican Ads Claim Democrats Support Gay “Pedophiles”
California Republicans are running ads claiming Equality California supports "pedophiles" and bashes Democrats for supporting the group.
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We Endorse Kamala Harris for President
This year, silence is not an option, as Metro Weekly chooses Harris as easily the best option for our country and our community.
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Grindr Honors LGBTQ History With “Daddy Lessons”
The gay dating app has released an eight-part series featuring several two-minute, visually stimulating educational videos.
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Republican PAC Attacks Trump Over Gender-Affirming Care
The Lincoln Project, a political action committee for anti-Trump Republicans, released an ad to counter former President Donald Trump’s anti-transgender attacks on Vice President Kamala...
