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D.C. Man Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl That Killed Two Gay Men
D.C. resident Jevaughn Mark was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for selling fentanyl disguised as ketamine (“Special K”) to two gay men who...
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Supreme Court Sides With Religious Parents Over LGBTQ Books
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that religious parents can opt out of LGBTQ-themed lessons, finding Montgomery County schools burdened their religious freedom.
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Vandal Targets Pride Message at Reston Baptist Church
An unknown vandal destroyed a Pride Month message at a Reston, Virginia, church known for its LGBTQ-affirming views and inclusive congregation.
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Drag Queens Upstage Trump at Kennedy Center’s Les Miz Gala
Trump’s first KenCen appearance this term was overshadowed by drag performers protesting his takeover of the venue during a fundraiser.
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Masked Attacker Strikes Gay Man With Rock in Northeast D.C.
Gay couple says masked assailant has harassed them for over a year and believe the recent attack was a hate crime.
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Teen Sentenced in D.C. DJ The Barber’s Murder
16-year-old will remain in juvenile detention until 21 after pleading guilty in the 2024 fatal robbery of beloved D.C. DJ Bryan Smith.
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Shooting and Stabbings Rock Dupont Circle During WorldPride
One person was shot and two others stabbed in Dupont Circle on WorldPride Saturday, hours after U.S. Park Police removed anti-scale fencing.
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Dupont Circle Closed for WorldPride Despite Police Reversal
The National Park Service ignored a D.C. Police withdrawn request and fenced off the historic LGBTQ landmark during WorldPride weekend.
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Freddie’s Big Gay Wedding to Roll Through WorldPride Parade
Freddie Lutz and Johnny Cervantes are tying the knot on a float, complete with tuxes, tulle, and a public reception at Freddie’s Beach Bar.
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MPD Withdraws Request to Park Service to Close Dupont Circle for Pride
Following a massive outcry from community members and politicians, the National Park Service has canceled its plans to close down the park at Dupont Circle,...
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WorldPride 2025 in DC: The Ultimate Celebration Guide
From star-studded concerts to historic marches, here’s what’s lighting up the nation’s capital for WorldPride weekend.
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The Man Who Launched D.C. Pride
Grand Marshal Deacon Maccubbin’s 1975 block party set the stage for WorldPride 2025 — and everything in between.
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Shakira Cancels WorldPride Concert Appearance in D.C.
Shakira’s last-minute WorldPride cancellation follows a similar move to cancel her Boston concert over stage safety issues.
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Capital Cup Brings 1,500 LGBTQ Athletes to D.C. for WorldPride
D.C. hosts Capital Cup, as thousands of LGBTQ athletes compete in Pride Week sporting events, May 29–June 5.
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DC Queer Bar Vandalized in Suspected Hate Crime
Sinners and Saints, a safe space for Queer and trans people of color, was broken into during Black Pride weekend. Owners react with defiance.
