News + Politics
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Hatch Opposes Rescinding Funds for DADT Repeal Implementation: “Our Side Lost”
Metro Weekly caught up with Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch (R) at CPAC to talk about “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal and moving forward. Asked about...
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The (Attendees’) Talk of the Party: Breitbart and Steele
Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele was among the notable attendees at Thursday night’s Andrew Breitbart-hosted GOProud “Big Party.” (That, despite the fact that...
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Lady Gaga’s new ‘Born’ arrives: Will everyone be singing of gay and trans self-empowerment? [video]
”Don’t be a drag Just be a queen whether you’re broke or ever green…. ”No matter straight, gay or bi lesbian, transgender life I’m on...
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GLOV's New Leadership
A.J. Singletary was walking home from a friend's house, near 14th Street and Florida Avenue Northwest, on a mid-January evening when he was assaulted by...
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The (Journalists’) Talk of the Party: Barron’s Apology
Although we’ll have more at Metro Weekly on tonight’s Andrew Breitbart-hosted GOProud “Big Party” (which was crowded and featuring more than one would-be presidential candidate),...
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Trump — Invited by GOProud — Takes on CPAC [w correction]
GOProud’s board chairman, Chris Barron, decided he wanted to invite Donald Trump to...
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Maryland Lt. Governor Brown: Vote on gay marriage close but majority support bill; will pass by April [video]
”I think this is a real historic moment for Maryland and an important moment for the country. Maryland is poised to be the sixth state...
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The Unspoken Six [UPDATED]
With Maryland State Sen. Jim Brochin (D) confirming that he has changed his stance on marriage equality by expressing his support for Senate Bill 116,...
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Talking With Grover
On Feb. 8, Metro Weekly spoke with Grover Norquist, the president of Americans for Tax Reform, in preparation for this week’s cover, “Guess Who’s Coming...
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Metro Weekly Cover Story Preview: “Guess Who’s Coming to CPAC?”
Later this afternoon, Metro Weekly will be posting this week’s cover story — “Guess Who’s Coming to CPAC?“ We’re putting...
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Webb Announces Retirement
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Right Turns
There is, of course, the old canard that a conservative is a liberal who's been mugged. Just from my personal experience, though, I know that...
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Marriage Talk in Annapolis
Hundreds of supporters and opponents of legal recognition of same-sex marriage in Maryland filled the state's Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee room in Annapolis on Tuesday,...
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Obit: Jeff Coudriet
Sunday was somber as news spread about the passing of local gay activist Jeff Coudriet. After several months of battling lung cancer, Coudriet, a native...
