All posts tagged "gay"
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Human Rights First report advises White House on challenging Russia’s anti-LGBT law
“The central goal of U.S. policy should be to bolster those fighting for freedom on the frontlines and to protect LGBT Russians from persecution and...
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LGBT Groups To Picket Molotov Concert
Members of the D.C.-area LGBT community announced Friday they plan to picket outside of a concert by the Mexican rock band Molotov due to the...
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Philly cannot get enough of the gays
Ten years after launching the first TV commercial by a U.S. destination for the LGBT travel market, Philadelphia today released a new commercial to mark...
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Suspect in Court for Columbia Heights Gay Killing
The man accused of killing a gay man in July in Columbia Heights by shooting and setting him on fire appeared in D.C. Superior Court...
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A Date To Remember
When it comes to dates, Paul Kuntzler is a sort of human computer. ''I first came to Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1961, for John...
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Pride House International announces hand-holding initiative for Sochi
“There are extreme restrictions on the uniforms and other items worn by athletes at any Olympic Games. Flags, badges, or pins are not allowed without...
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Lansing, Mich., City Council votes to end ties with St. Petersburg
“I think all of us that sit at this dais believe that this is extremely important. … want to make sure that we’re supporting...
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Head of Russia’s Olympic Committee confirms anti-LGBT law at Sochi
“The Russian Olympic Committee, Russian government and Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee guarantee there will be no discrimination of sportsmen, officials, supporters and journalists on race,...
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CBC reports on gay Russians seeking asylum in Canada
“I have to stay at a homeless shelter now, but I feel safer than in Russia as a gay person. … It’s considered an honor...
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Russophile No More
Hey, Vlad. Two things. First, I'm mad at you. Since I'm gay, you could've guessed as much. But I've really got to get this off...
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HRC slams Sochi assurances following new statement out of Russia
“Within the past two days, two Russian officials have gone out of their way to contradict the IOC in no uncertain terms. The opinion of...
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Blood Feud
Flying back to the U.S. with her Danish wife in July, Mary Coble was welcomed – albeit politely – with some institutional homophobia. So many...
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New Ways Ministry welcomes pope’s comments on gay clergy
“Even if doesn’t drop the sin language, this is still a major step forward, and one that can pave the way for further...
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Protesters fail to halt Lithuanian LGBT Pride Parade
“It shows that we need to march until eggs aren’t thrown anymore and people can march freely and without fear.” Giedre Purvaneckiene, a Lithuanian legislator,...
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D.C. Community Mourns Annie Kaylor
As Annie's Paramount Steakhouse has been an institution along D.C.'s 17th Street NW for decades, so, too, has its namesake Annie Kaylor. But at 85,...
