The 2026 Capital Pride Festival was held on Pennsylvania Ave. on Sunday, June 21. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Landon Shackelford) The post PHOTOS: Capital Pride Festival and Concert appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
Ending a career he did not want to leave, Master Sgt. Logan Ireland is still fighting to pass on the "opportunity to succeed" in military service to his mentee Clayton McCallister....
There has never been a better time to showcase fervent Pride.
The song tells a popular — and misleading — narrative about trans women who date straight cisgender men.
From lesbian space travel to sports romance, find the right vibe for your summer outing.
Scott Ammarell's kids came up with the idea for a "white party" celebrating their dad's birthday on a chartered cruise in Turkey last year. It was the magic-hour culmination of "how loved I felt during the entire week," he says. The cruise marking the gay dad's 65th trip around t...
Ragtops rock! For drivers looking to carve their own lane, the world already has enough sensible crossovers, minivans, and pickups. These three convertibles trade practicality for sunshine, wind, and the occasional wild-hair day. BMW Z4 $58,000 MPG: 25 city/33 highway 0 to 60 mph...
The 2026 Capital Pride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 20. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key, Robert Rapanut and Landon Shackelford) The post PHOTOS: 2026 Capital Pride Parade appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay ...
The 2026 Baltimore Pride Festival, "Pride in the Park," was held at Druid Hill Park on Sunday, June 14. (Washington Blade photos by Linus Berggren) The post PHOTOS: Baltimore Pride Festival appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
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A California county has officially declared June “Traditional Nuclear Family Month,” insisting it’s not an anti-LGBTQ+ gesture.
After several players refused to wear the Pride Night jerseys, Pennsylvania club baseball team York Revolution forfeited the annual game.
The star says she is “honored” by queer readings of Kara Zor-El.
Get into these spicy LGBTQ+ love stories!
Tom Thailand 2026 will be the country’s first-ever beauty pageant uplifting masc-of-center lesbians, transmasculine people, and trans men.
Mayo said that making it to the Men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup was a career goal.
His sister Kerry Kennedy detailed the story during a CNN interview.
The bizarre food stunt came during the veep’s National Fudge Day appearance on The Five.
Conditions in the jail have reportedly been deteriorating for years.
Bucky Ringsell, the artist behind the display, defended the mural on Instagram.
Shepard Scalf said in an EEOC filing that a parent complained to the district that he was transgender.
From sapphic pop to Mykki Blanco’s comeback, we’ve got you covered.
The city erupted into chaotic celebrations after the Knicks clinched a victory, including spicy make-out sessions.
For our Pride series, Stop! That! Train! star Jujubee honors the film’s commander-in-chief.
Some members of the MLB team wrote Genesis citations on their hats in an apparent act of protest.
The primary is just about over and we are about to have a new mayor in D.C. For the first time D.C. has ranked choice voting. Because of this, we don’t have a final winner for every race on election night. It will take a few days to declare some winners. I opposed ranked choice, ...
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Inflammatory Fox host Jesse Watters spoke on The Five about how the only reason Hillary Clinton will be remembered in history is because she's "a female." "These are the times to be alive. Historians will look back in 100 years. They're not gonna look at the fake news stuff… They...
From new comedies to the return of House of the Dragon, there’s lots of queer TV to keep you company this summer.
The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation will fund small grassroots organizations with a focus on protecting queer and trans people.
“I want it to look like you.”
The campy competition is moving out of Brooklyn — and charging more.
Only 16% of Americans approve of the event.
A purely train-based review of the queer comedy spectacle.
Blog #1: I was excited about my trip even though Gate 1 Travel notified me there was a change in the itinerary. France decided to close the Burgundy canal for long overdue repairs, so we would be traveling on the C. du Rhone au Rhin. I boarded my Air France flight arriving in Par...
D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George (D-Ward 4) was leading former D.C. Council member Kenyan McDuffie (D-At-Large) in the D.C. primary race for mayor late Tuesday night by a margin of 52.79 percent of the vote compared to 36.57 percent for McDuffie with 64 percent of the vot...
The MAGA politician managed to get last place in the gubernatorial primary, an embarrassing loss the internet won't let her forget.
Archibald’s Gentlemen’s Club, which has offered adult entertainment in the nation’s capital involving nude female dancers since it first opened in 1969 at 1520 K St., N.W., will offer nude male dancers beginning Saturday night, June 20, according to co-owner Thom Naylor. The fema...
Math teacher Christian Shearhod went viral for his passionate lesson on acceptance that helps students understand what is and is not "gay." Shearhod, who is straight, was addressing how the term is often used as an insult against people who do not conform to gender expectations. ...
People are reacting strongly to images of Donald Trump appearing excessively fatigued as he met with French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday for the G7 summit. "Trump looks like death warmed over," independent journalist Aaron Rupar wrote while sharing a picture of the two pre...
Jackson Lahmeyer, a Republican U.S. House candidate and founder of “Pastors for Trump” who is married with five kids, reportedly sent sext messages to a former Miss Oklahoma Caitlin Simmons Key who had worked for him as a fundraiser, The Daily Mail reported in a June 14 article. ...
The Washington Blade held the seventh annual Pride on the Pier at The Wharf DC on Saturday, June 13. (Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford) The post PHOTOS: Pride on the Pier appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
The 2026 Lost River Pride Festival was held on the scenic grounds of the Lost River Farmers Market in Lost City, W.Va. on Saturday, June 13. Headliner Tom Goss performed at the festival and gave a second performance at the nearby Guesthouse Lost River. (Washington Blade photos by...
While one would hope it’s easy to calculate a break-even point for a home purchase – such as you could calculate for “how many widgets a month do I need to sell to break even?” It’s not always easy when looking at the return on investment for a home purchase. Condo buildings can ...
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The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at "The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia" at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7. (Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford) The post PHOTOS: The Audacity Brunch appeared first on Washin...
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m. The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGB...
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14. The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p...
Friday, June 12 Bet Mishpachah will host “Pride Shabbat Happy Hour” at 6 p.m. at Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center. This is an in-person happy hour with an open wine and beer bar, great company, and joyful conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Even...
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Trottie, 35, was found killed in Alexandria on June 8.
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A far-right party called for people to protest against LGBTQ+ Pride events held at a local library, but only nine protestors showed up. The counterprotest, which was made up of Pride supporters, attracted over 200. At issue are several events being held by the city of Brest in we...
Dayna Kathan, a fan-favorite personality from the reality TV series Vanderpump Rules, came out as a "late in life lesbian" in a June 7 Instagram post. Kathan previously came out as bisexual during Season 8 of the show, in a scene filmed in June 2020, as well as in a June 2019 Ins...
From Girls Like Girls to Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, the warmer months are jam-packed with new releases.
Pride month festivities continue through the end of the month and there’s a new event for Rehoboth/Dewey Beach residents and visitors, Pride on the Bay, set for June 27. Boaters will tie up at the sandbar near Massey’s Landing from 12-4 p.m. Visit Pride on the Bay’s Facebook page...
Years before trans athletes in sports embroiled national politics, roller derby — the five-player high-contact sport with punk rock nicknames — tackled the question of who could play....
The reality TV star came out in a Pride Month message on Instagram.
Stars Sam Reid and Jacob Anderson reading streamy posts from fans is the best thing you'll see all day.
The 40-minute video was briefly pulled from YouTube before being republished.
Fairfax City Pride was held at the Sherwood Center (3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, Va.) on Saturday, June 6. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key) The post PHOTOS: Fairfax City Pride appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
And yes, Symone’s character is named Ayshleiygh.
The actress tells the full story in her new memoir Transcendent.
The Capital Pride Alliance has announced that David Archuleta and Monroe Alise will be the grand marshals for the Pride parade on June 20. Ryan Bos, the Capital Pride Alliance’s president, said the two were chosen for the way that they exemplify the theme “Exist. Resist. Have the...
It was a historic night at the 79th annual Tony Awards on Sunday as Queen Jean won the award for Best Costume Design of a Musical, making her the first out transgender person to win a Tony. "This experience has been monumental. We are here for the legacy of queer people, trans pe...
For our Pride series, Olympic athlete Nikki Hiltz honors Schuyler Bailar, Chella Man, and Cal Calamia.
Foust’s professors unanimously praised his creativity at the standing-room-only event.
The famous athlete is embracing a new chapter of her life and addresses all of her struggles in a raw documentary.
The D.C. Front Runners held the 14th annual 5K Pride Run at Congressional Cemetery on Saturday, June 6. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key) View on Threads The post PHOTOS: Pride Run appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
In a conversation with Rachel Sennott, Yang said he always felt more like a “weird utility” player.
Sources close to the Heated Rivalry star told TMZ the Nazi symbol has “never reflected Hudson’s beliefs, values, or character.”
The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington performed the annual Pride show at Lincoln Theatre. The "Soul Divas" show featured songs popularized by Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston and more. For information on tickets and showtimes, visit gmcw.org. ...
The legislative chamber became a runway as performers and advocates received their flowers at the Council's first Pride Ball.
The talented singer says her headlining performance at Pride started a 'new chapter' in her life and career.
Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m. There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a dra...
Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free. The post NLGJA-DC Pride happy hour at Trade appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Poli...
The 14th annual DC Front Runners' Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registrati...
Calling all queer bombshells to the villa.
LGBTQ Nation will be sharing your pictures of Pride throughout May and June. Submit your own if you want to be included! It's been said by James Baldwin, Kurt Vonnegut, and the Whispers — in their chart-topping 1981 song — that "Love is where you find it." For teenager Fiona Morr...
The Washington Blade this week welcomed Emma LaPointe as its summer intern. Emma is studying journalism, political science, and German studies at the University of Arizona. She is from Tucson, Ariz., and is interning with the Blade as part of a continued partnership with the Wash...
The second annual Shepherdstown Gay Pride Parade was held in Shepherdstown, W.Va. on Monday, June 1. (Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford) The post PHOTOS: Shepherdstown Pride Parade appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
Madison Heights voted to cancel even though performer Jadein Black’s dress and her choice of book had both been vetted.
Our culture is far more obsessed with pre-sex cleanup than it needs to be.
As those who read my columns know, I love cruising, the kind you do on water. I have had many different cruise experiences, including sailing through the Galapagos and the Norwegian fjords. This time, I will be doing something a little different and am off on a new adventure. Wit...
From kink at Pride to debating who “counts” as queer, there's enough queer discourse for us all.
This is going to go triple platinum on Fire Island.
“I discovered more about my sexuality through sleeping with my friends because there was a safety in that."
Antoni Porowski is also weighing in on the drama, but says he's "left with more questions than answers."
“Her mother promised to speak her name. So will we.”
Organizers say the event will continue elsewhere after the event was listed as canceled on the public library’s website.
Hagerstown Hopes held the Hagerstown Pride Festival outside Hub City Brewery on Saturday, May 30. (Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford) The post PHOTOS: Hagerstown Pride appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
Vivian Wilson has previously said her father’s right-wing turn is “not because of me.”
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We ride along with the legendary, leather-clad lesbians — and take a trip through their history.
Social media posts from Conway’s family confirmed her identity.
We asked Nae, known to her TikTok followers as The Strapfluencer, for her expert advice about purchasing, using, and cleaning your first strap-on.
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Country dancing has long resonated with the LGBTQ+ community — and is currently experiencing a revival. Here’s why.
Apparently the mere prospect of trans people having periods is too much for some to bear.
Bari Weiss, the transphobic lesbian editor-in-chief of CBS News, was notably absent last night at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards in Manhattan, where a scholarship recipient told the audience that Weiss' leadership at the news network "stains the legacy" of one of its most fam...
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Polis was censured for commuting a MAGA official's jail sentence. It appears he equates that to being silenced.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs is inviting the LGBTQ community and friends to attend the city’s annual Pride flag raising ceremony scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, June 1, outside the John Wilson Building that serves as the D.C. City Hall. Like in prior years, mem...
Buttigieg beat several other top Democrats people are talking about.
The Democratic senatorial candidate presents a sharp contrast to his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Now Stephen Miller's wife is whining about "violent rhetoric."
“I think that people didn’t really believe that we were actually friends,” she told Variety.
Amara Das Wilhelm is a Hindu priest who has spent the last 30 years ministering to LGBTQ+ people.
"We are f**ked."
One DOL employee called it “pure witch-hunt territory.”
The event included remarks from Taylor Brown, director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
Talarico is cisgender, heterosexual, and, contrary to popular Republican belief, a meat-eater.
"The other students are wonderful people ... and happen to love when people are able to express themselves."
"It’s hard enough for me to get a date on a Saturday night!"
"I’m totally in favor of trans athletes in high school," he said. Also, here is where the other California candidates stand.
The Traitors host says he has mostly observed the trend online, but his staffers at Club Cumming have felt it in public.
"I don’t want him just to be alive this November," said James Carville. "I want him to be cognizant."
LGBTQ rights opponent will face Democrat James Talarico in November The post Ken Paxton wins Texas Republican primary runoff appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
If you've only heard about the Bible's anti-LGBTQ+ verses, then you've missed out on its radically inclusive message.
Apparently this is the worst thing they can say about the Democratic Senate candidate.
She is running for Congress and says she "welcomes an independent investigation."
Wilson, who came out as bisexual in 2016, shared thoughts on the state of Hollywood.
She lost to Colin Allred, who represented the same district as her in the past.
If Harris had won, we wouldn't be experiencing the U.S. as the declining democracy that it has become under Trump.
He thinks gay sex should be illegal. He may lose to a pro-LGBTQ+ Christian Democrat.
Kassidy Watson-Perry says she feels "soul ties" with her "queer bird," Nelson.
The phone also has an American flag emblazoned on the back - only there's a big mistake.
"I realized I shouldn’t chicken out because I need to speak from my heart and tell these people what they need to be told."
"I think it's really important for people to know that this is the reality of being trans in the United States," they said while sharing their story.
Former highest-ranking trans military member steps back from Va. congressional race The post Bree Fram’s congressional campaign ends but her fight continues appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
Trailblazing gay United Methodist pastor once worked at Blade The post Rev. Peter Leland DeGroote dies at 86 appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
"I'm between them, so I can explain both sides to each other."
His family made the announcement in a Facebook post.
The designer read from — and then tore up — cliché-ridden, AI-written remarks.
LGBTQ activist is this year’s NYC Pride grand marshal The post Peppermint made her mark on ‘Drag Race.’ Now, her advocacy is front and center appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
“I wouldn’t hang with Dave if he was full of hate,” Wayans said.
Compliance is not a strategy for defending D.C. The post Why this Black Pride, I ranked Janeese Lewis George #1 for D.C. mayor appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
Police say there are “currently no indications of foul play.”
Durand Bernarr headlines program The post PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride The post PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
You know them, you love them, and you probably can’t stop quoting them. They’re superstars, divas, viral internet personas, performers, and so much more. Here, A Twink and a Redhead give us an inside look at their internet habits, including the last things they googled, favorite ...
The inaugural head of New York City’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs said “no one should feel unsafe.”
The Montréal Victoire are officially PWHL champions.
The Trump critic joked that because he already lost, his opponents “can’t run an ad where I claim to be trans.”
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
The 2026 Capital Pride Festival was held on Pennsylvania Ave. on Sunday, June 21. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Landon Shackelford) The post PHOTOS: Capital Pride Festival and Concert appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News.
Ending a career he did not want to leave, Master Sgt. Logan Ireland is still fighting to pass on the "opportunity to succeed" in military service to his mentee Clayton McCallister.
A record number of LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. are fleeing the president's anti-transgender policies by seeking asylum in other countries, according to a report released last Saturday by the LGBTQ+ asylum relocation assistance group Rainbow Railroad. Simultaneously, fewer LGBTQ+ refugees from other an
They are calling on Heritage of Pride to stand with trans youth and block hospitals, including NYU Langone Health and Mount Sinai, from participating.
Former Fox News broadcaster Tucker Carlson announced last Thursday that he is leaving the Republican Party. Then, today, former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said the same. “I voted Republican my entire life, I have been a consistent defender for 35 years of the Republican party, but there is n
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced he will step down once his party chooses his successor. Starmer succeeded Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party in No. 10 Downing St. in 2024. The Labour Party included a ban on so-called conversion therapy in England and Wales in its elections
There has never been a better time to showcase fervent Pride.
The song tells a popular — and misleading — narrative about trans women who date straight cisgender men.
Self-described "proud transphobe" and failed gubernatorial candidate Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) claimed on X on June 18 that American taxpayers are spending money on experiments to turn mice transgender. The network's community notes and journalism disproved her claim. "Animals should not be used for ra
From lesbian space travel to sports romance, find the right vibe for your summer outing.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer (D) has signed a bill updating parentage laws around in vitro fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy to enhance protections for the family-building methods, which are key to many LGBTQ+ families. SB 250 comes at a time when both IVF access and LGBTQ+ rights are being threaten
"Who is Bubba, and why did Trump blow him?" That's the question from one X user among thousands posed on social media Friday, after an email exchange between sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and his brother surfaced, which references Donald Trump and an unknown individual named "Bubba." Related Epstei
A piece of LGBTQ+ history is making its first trip outside the U.S. this summer, when a fragment of the original eight-striped rainbow Pride flag goes on display in Cork, Ireland. Earlier this year, San Francisco’s GLBT Historical Society museum and officials from the city of Cork signed an agreemen
The internet has been abuzz since Donald Trump posted a photo of a seemingly random woman to Truth Social on Saturday and wrote, "Great daughter. My Honor!!! President DJT." The woman in the picture was clearly not either of the president's daughters, and many interpreted the moment as indicative of
A Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives schooled a group of young Republicans who tried to insult her by implying she looked like transgender actress and influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Jennifer Jenkins, who is running in Florida against the incumbent Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL), posted
The Euphoria creator responded to criticism over the show’s depiction of online sex work.
Tens of thousands of people gathered across D.C. over the weekend as Capital Pride celebrated its annual Pride festivities with a parade, festival, concerts, parties, and community events centered on the theme “EXIST. RESIST. Have the Audacity!” Although the events took place a week later than usual
When queer professor Andy Campbell started writing his 2019 book about LGBTQ+ symbols and design, he thought writing about the rainbow flag was boring and stupid. "I had a bad attitude," he tells LGBTQ Nation. "I really felt like so disidentified from it… I could not see what is still so radical abo
Abelardo de la Espriella on Sunday narrowly defeated Iván Cepeda in the second round of Colombia’s presidential election. De la Espriella, a far-right lawyer who has praised U.S. President Donald Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, beat Sen. Iván Cepeda, a member of outgoing President Gusta
Donald Trump's gay niece said on Sunday that her uncle's mental health is in a "downward spiral." Journalist Steven Beschloss asked Mary Trump about the president's ragged appearance at the recent G7 summit. "He appeared bloated and wandering in a daze. He seemed genuinely out of it," Beschloss said
Amazon MGM said that the film would be “better served” by a “different studio.”
When JD Vance signed on to be Donald Trump's running mate in 2024, he had to know what he was in for. After all, Trump stood by while an angry mob threatened to hang his last vice president, Mike Pence, (and reportedly expressed his support for the idea). But Vance must never have bet that his slavi
This is the future liberals want.
Scott Ammarell's kids came up with the idea for a "white party" celebrating their dad's birthday on a chartered cruise in Turkey last year. It was the magic-hour culmination of "how loved I felt during the entire week," he says. The cruise marking the gay dad's 65th trip around the sun was eight day
With each passing day, Donald Trump further affirms his quest to become an authoritarian leader, this time by threatening to arrest a sitting governor amid clashes between the state and the federal government. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has been speaking out against the Trump administration's
Two Florida cities are standing up to Gov. Ron DeSantis' removal of their rainbow crosswalks by painting rainbow colors on two other highly visible public places. At the start of Pride month, St. Petersburg painted the steps of its city hall in the colors of the Progress Pride flag. Related City for
A popular, longtime destination for the gay community in Mobile, Alabama, was forced to close ahead of Pride celebrations in the Gulf Coast city, after an ownership transfer revealed irregularities in the bar's liquor licensing. The three-story B-Bob’s Bar in downtown Mobile shuttered with little wa
Donald Trump invaded Venezuela and arrested the Latin American strongman Nicolas Maduro on January 3 in an operation that resulted in at least 80 people's deaths. Trump then said that the U.S. is now "in charge" of the country. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg summed up the reason why
I always look forward to Father's Day. But if I'm being honest, it's complicated. For me, and I suspect for many other LGBTQ+ parents, the day arrives as a mixed bag of celebration, uncertainty, and quiet questions. My husband and I observe it together with our kids, but one of us usually gets to en
I have spent the past eight years leading programs at Rainbow Railroad that support LGBTQI+ people fleeing persecution and violence. What began as a small, volunteer-led effort has grown over the past two decades into an international organization that has supported more than 50,000 people around th
Ragtops rock! For drivers looking to carve their own lane, the world already has enough sensible crossovers, minivans, and pickups. These three convertibles trade practicality for sunshine, wind, and the occasional wild-hair day. BMW Z4 $58,000 MPG: 25 city/33 highway 0 to 60 mph: 5.2 seconds Trunk
As Donald Trump continues his ego-driven efforts to secure a legacy both domestically and abroad, one columnist is calling out his endless failed attempts. "Trump sees himself as a strongman and wants the world to see him in the same way," wrote James Ball for The i Paper. "He thinks Congress and th
The 2026 Capital Pride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 20. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key, Robert Rapanut and Landon Shackelford) The post PHOTOS: 2026 Capital Pride Parade appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News.
By ANTONIO PLANAS | After a physical confrontation outside an early-voting site Thursday, local union leader Gino Renne filed an assault complaint against Del. Gabriel Acevero, who said he plans to do the same. Each accuses the other of starting the fight and throwing punches in an incident Thursday
Trump administration sues the world's leading trans medical group to suppress gender-affirming care What the lawsuit argues: The WPATH has published the standards of care for trans health care for decades. The Federal Trade Commission, now led by a Trump appointee, is suing the WPATH, saying that it
A teacher hired by a Florida school was forced by the superintendent to either resign or be fired (with no reason given) after only three weeks. Now, Shepherd Scalf is filing a discrimination complaint with the ACLU, alleging that the district thought he was trans because he’s intersex. “Receiving t
Japan is on the verge of instituting a nationwide LGBTQ+ education program, designed to address a lack of public knowledge on gender and sexual diversity in the country, ABC Japan reports. The plan was approved by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) earlier this month and is expected to get a
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) confronted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about the administration sending a gay man to a prison camp in El Salvador and not even knowing if he's still alive. Noem said that it wasn't her problem. Noem, who has bragged in the past about shooting her dog to death, a
The Republicans have been running a campaign to claim that Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) is secretly a trans woman. While there wouldn’t be anything wrong with Talarico being trans, the Republicans clearly think there is. The attacks are based on transphobia and homophobia, but beyond that, th
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