News + Politics
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Gay Republican Jumps into Crowded Field for Ward 5 Council Race
Tim Day, an openly gay Republican who ran against former Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr. (D-Ward 5) in 2010, announced his candidacy for the May 15...
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Metro Weekly distribution driver dead in crash
A distribution manager for Metro Weekly was killed in a single-car crash near the intersection of 4th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NE in the early...
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Report Details Struggles Faced by LGBT Families, Recommends Paths Forward
On Friday, Jan. 27, a report co-authored by several national organizations will detail how, “ontrary to stereotypes, children being raised by same-sex couples are twice...
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Barney Frank to Marry, DOMA Will Limit Federal Recognition of Congressman’s Spouse
He’s retiring from Congress...
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Court Time
So my television viewing this past week or so has given me a front-row seat to an intense competition, where the protagonists shift wildly between...
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Prostitution Proposal Sparks Debate in DC
City Councilmembers Phil Mendelson (D-At Large) and Yvette Alexander (D-Ward 7) presided over a contentious hearing of the Judiciary Committee Tuesday that saw passionate testimony...
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Martin O'Malley Introduces Gay Marriage Bill
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) announced his 2012 legislative agenda Monday evening, which includes support for same-sex marriage, continuing a commitment he made in July...
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Lobbying Legislators in Richmond
On the surface, Election Night 2011 looked bad for supporters of LGBT rights in Virginia. Republicans, many of them social conservatives, picked up two seats...
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National News Briefs
Astronomical Society Honors Kameny Frank Kameny's lifetime efforts to ensure equal employment rights for all were inscribed on a certificate of appreciation presented on the...
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OutServe Announces “Capital Summit” in May to Address LGBT Military Family Issues
Tonight, OutServe announced that it will be holding a “Capital Summit” on May 14 and 15, with the aim of “gather actively-serving military of all...
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Rick Santorum glitter bombed twice in one week [video]
Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum was twice this week the target of “glitter bombing” — once in South Carolina and once in Florida. Individuals were...
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Matthew Shepard’s father confronts Tennessee about teen suicides, bullying, hate crimes
Dennis Shepard, appeared at a press conference sponsored by the Tennessee Equality Project this week. He directed his comments toward parents about the need to...
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Starbucks, Microsoft, others support gay marriage initiative in Washington state
A number of major corporations are stepping forward to show their support for marriage equality in Washington state. The Seattle Times has reposted a message...
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DCTC's Chief Problem
The words rolled off her tongue like a well-rehearsed mantra, ''We'd like to see all of those folks who are in that high-risk environment find...
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Obama Gives State of the Union, LGBT Issues Get One Incidental Mention
President Barack Obama delivered the State of the Union Address tonight. The sole mention of LGBT issues came, basically, as an aside at the end...
