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Blade reporters reflect on covering Pulse massacre 10 years ago
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Kevin Naff and Michael K. Lavers , as published by Washington Blade
· June 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the event and its aftermath are available from the Washington Blade, which has reporters reflecting on their coverage of the incident 10 years ago.
A significant anniversary is being marked, as it has been 10 years since a tragic event occurred in Orlando, Fla. The incident involved a gunman and resulted in the loss of 49 lives at the Pulse nightclub. This event had a profound impact on the LGBTQ community, both locally and globally.
The community was left reeling in the aftermath of the massacre. Further details about the event and its aftermath are available from the Washington Blade, which has reporters reflecting on their coverage of the incident 10 years ago.
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Category: rights Published: June 11, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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