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America’s LGBTQ News Source. The only LGBTQ press in the White House. washingtonblade.com
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Washington Blade
Brian Footer for DC
10 days ago
I’m honored to be featured in the
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sharing why I’m running for DC Council to represent Ward 1. Read about my vision for affordability, small business vitality, and safer, stronger neighborhoods.
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Gay Ward 1 Council candidate expresses ‘passion’ for public service
Brian Footer says listening to residents’ concerns is focus of campaign
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Nick Stewart
10 days ago
I was proud to co-author this op-ed with my friend Billy Morton-Ortega for The
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, the region’s most established and widely read LGBTQIA+ outlet. 🏳️🌈
www.washingtonblade.com/2025/09/15/o...
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Baltimore County must embrace diversity, LGBTQ community
We can be a light for hope and acceptance
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/09/15/opinion-baltimore-county-embrace-diversity-lgbtq-community/
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump admin blocks $1.25 million in LGBTQ, DEI grants, which may violate federal law
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2 days ago
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Win a pair of tickets to Teresa Giudice at @HowardTheatre on June 27th! Enter here:
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3 months ago
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🏳️🌈 Want better LGBTQ+ media, healthcare, and resources? Tell us what matters to you. 📝 Take our 10-minute survey:
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3 months ago
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The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s ban on medical care for transgender minors, impacting similar laws in over 20 states.
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Supreme Court upholds ban on transgender care for minors
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/06/18/supreme-court-upholds-ban-on-transgender-care-for-minors/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1750262227
3 months ago
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The Supreme Court will soon decide cases with major implications for LGBTQ rights, as legal battles intensify across America.
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Meeting the moment: Democracy Forward takes prominent role in fighting Trump regime
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/06/16/meeting-the-moment-democracy-forward-takes-prominent-role-in-fighting-trump-regime/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1750085207
3 months ago
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White House has ‘no plans’ to recognize Pride month
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White House has ‘no plans’ to recognize Pride month
President Donald Trump acknowledged LGBT people in 2019 tweet
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/06/04/white-house-has-no-plans-to-recognize-pride-month/
4 months ago
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Shakira cancels WorldPride concert
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Shakira cancels WorldPride concert
Welcome event was set for Saturday at Nats Park
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/05/30/shakira-cancels-worldpride-concert/
4 months ago
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Pete Buttigieg hints at 2028 presidential run during Cedar Rapids town hall.
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Pete Buttigieg, eyeing a presidential run, holds Iowa town hall
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/05/16/pete-buttigieg-eyeing-a-presidential-run-holds-iowa-town-hall/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1747416456
4 months ago
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Join us today at Blue Moon for the Blade’s Summer Kickoff!
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Ashley Biden to speak at Blade’s Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/05/16/ashley-biden-blade-summer-kickoff-party-rehoboth/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1747416445
4 months ago
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Join us for the Blade’s Summer Kickoff Party May 16!
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Del. Gov. Meyer to join Washington Blade party in Rehoboth on Friday
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/05/13/matt-meyer-join-washington-blade-party-rehoboth/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1747152590
5 months ago
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Trans Pride returns to D.C. May 17 for empowerment and celebration.
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D.C. gears up for a weekend of trans empowerment
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/05/13/dc-gears-up-for-trans-pride/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1747152619
5 months ago
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The Mattachine Society of Washington, D.C. invites you to the Premiere of: Lou’s Legacy: A Reporter’s Life at the Washington Blade. May 29, 6:30 PM The Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Auditorium RSVP:
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5 months ago
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Your guide to the many Pride celebrations in D.C. region
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Your guide to the many Pride celebrations in D.C. region
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/05/08/pride-events-dc-region-worldpride/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1746828112
5 months ago
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Mary’s House for Older Adults operates facility for 15 senior
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Mayor joins ribbon-cutting for opening of D.C. LGBTQ seniors home
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/05/09/mayor-ribbon-cutting-marys-house-dc-lgbtq-seniors-home/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1746828020
5 months ago
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Boycotts offer symbolic protest, but absence creates silence
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We must show up to WorldPride 2025 in D.C.
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/28/we-must-show-up-to-worldpride-2025-in-d-c/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1746828014
5 months ago
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Revisiting the history of gay Pride in Washington
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‘A New Alliance for a New Millenium, 2003-2020’
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/05/09/history-capital-pride-alliance-whitman-walker/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1746828070
5 months ago
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Have you noticed changes in how companies support the LGBTQ+ community? Your perspective matters. Take 5 minutes to share your thoughts in the NGMA Consumer Survey.
surveymonkey.com/r/TPZ7LBM
5 months ago
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New suites highlight city’s queer community
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A room with Pride: D.C.’s LGBTQ history finds a new home at the Eaton
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/28/a-room-with-pride-dc-lgbtq-history-finds-a-new-home-at-the-eaton/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1745847452
5 months ago
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Boycotts offer symbolic protest, but absence creates silence
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We must show up to WorldPride 2025 in D.C.
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/28/we-must-show-up-to-worldpride-2025-in-d-c/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1745847458
5 months ago
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Judge: 'You got elected with your words, most of which were lies.'
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George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for fraud case
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/25/george-santos-sentenced-to-87-months-in-prison-for-fraud-case/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1745602050
5 months ago
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A4TE formed last year when two transgender rights groups merged
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EXCLUSIVE: Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen to step down from Advocates for Trans Equality
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/21/exclusive-rodrigo-heng-lehtinen-to-step-down-from-advocates-for-trans-equality/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1745242116
5 months ago
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Win a pair of tickets to Grace Jones & Janelle Monáe @ The Anthem on June 5, 2025!
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Win a pair of tickets to Grace Jones & Janelle Monáe @ The Anthem on June 5, 2025!
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/14/gracejones/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1745242118
5 months ago
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LGBTQ Christians in Italy will make a pilgrimage during the 2025 Jubilee, approved by the Vatican. Save the date!
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Pope Francis dies at 88
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-dies-at-88/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1745242103
5 months ago
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Win a pair of tickets to Grace Jones & Janelle Monáe @ The Anthem on June 5, 2025!
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Win a pair of tickets to Grace Jones & Janelle Monáe @ The Anthem on June 5, 2025!
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/14/gracejones/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744729453
5 months ago
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Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs describes Lee Blinder’s comments as ‘call to action’
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FreeState Justice: Transgender activist ‘hijacked’ Moore’s Transgender Day of Visibility event
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/14/freestate-justice-transgender-activist-hijacked-moores-transgender-day-of-visibility-event/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744729431
5 months ago
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Capital Pride official cites anti-trans policies of Trump administration
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WorldPride organizers may warn trans people from abroad not to attend event
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/10/worldpride-organizers-may-warn-trans-people-not-to-attend-event/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744729411
5 months ago
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HHS directive would fund studies on ‘detransition’ among children
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Science must not be a weapon against trans people
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/15/opinion-research-directive-science-weapon-against-trans-people/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744729434
5 months ago
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‘We would have liked to see the city fully sold out at this point’
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Final push to raise funds, fill D.C. hotels as WorldPride nears
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/14/final-push-raise-funds-fill-hotels-worldpride-nears/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744729417
5 months ago
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Event to mark 60th anniversary of historic picketing
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Reenactment of 1965 gay rights protest at White House set for April 17
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/14/1965-gay-rights-protest-white-house-reenactment/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744729408
5 months ago
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"Gay is Good" Pride Pils honors Frank Kameny
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‘Gay is Good’ Pride Pils Can Celebrates Frank Kameny’s 100th Birthday for WorldPride in D.C.
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/11/gay-is-good-pride-pils-can-celebrates-frank-kamenys-100th-birthday/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744388476
6 months ago
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LGBTQ community to benefit from money raised
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D.C. parties with a purpose for Cherry Weekend
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/10/dc-lgbtq-community-parties-with-a-purpose-for-cherry-weekend/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744388490
6 months ago
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TDOV stunt disrespected Gov. Moore and his record of trans support
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It’s time for new leadership on the Maryland LGBTQIA+ Commission
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/11/opinion-new-leadership-maryland-lgbtqia-commission/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744388483
6 months ago
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Capital Pride official cites anti-trans policies of Trump administration
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WorldPride organizers may warn trans people from abroad not to attend event
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/10/worldpride-organizers-may-warn-trans-people-not-to-attend-event/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744388479
6 months ago
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Daria Kasatkina has publicly criticized war in Ukraine
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Lesbian tennis player from Russia defects to Australia
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/04/lesbian-tennis-player-from-russia-defects-to-australia/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744066923
6 months ago
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Rainbow History Project plans expansive WorldPride exhibit
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History of D.C. Pride: 1995-2007, a time of growth and inclusion
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/04/rainbow-history-dc-pride-1995-2007-growth-inclusion/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744066895
6 months ago
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Drag artists compete for WorldPride 2025 titles
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PHOTOS: Mr, Mx, & Miss Capital Pride Pageant
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/07/photos-mr-mx-miss-capital-pride-pageant/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744066907
6 months ago
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Selena tribute drag show entertains revelers
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PHOTOS: La Loca
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/06/photos-la-loca-second-anniversary/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744066905
6 months ago
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Suspension of most American foreign aid jeopardizes HIV prevention efforts
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US-funded South African LGBTQ groups curtail operations
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/06/us-funded-south-african-lgbtq-groups-curtail-operations/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1744066902
6 months ago
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Wheeling among cities that have banned anti-LGBTQ discrimination
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W.Va. Senate approves bill to nullify local nondiscrimination ordinances
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/26/w-va-senate-approves-bill-to-nullify-local-nondiscrimination-ordinances/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1743854045
6 months ago
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Daria Kasatkina has publicly criticized war in Ukraine
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Lesbian tennis player from Russia defects to Australia
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/04/lesbian-tennis-player-from-russia-defects-to-australia/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1743854042
6 months ago
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Rainbow History Project plans expansive WorldPride exhibit
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History of D.C. Pride: 1995-2007, a time of growth and inclusion
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/04/rainbow-history-dc-pride-1995-2007-growth-inclusion/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1743854036
6 months ago
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Students protested Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during Germany visit
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Children of American service members defend Pentagon DEI policies
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/31/children-of-american-service-members-defend-pentagon-dei-policies/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1743431410
6 months ago
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‘Pickets, Protests, and Parades’ to be on display at Freedom Plaza May 19-July 6
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Rainbow History Project announces details of WorldPride exhibition
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/31/rainbow-history-project-details-worldpride-exhibition/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1743431407
6 months ago
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"Discover the deliciousness and wellness-boosting benefits of CBD gummies today."
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CBD Gummies: Potential Benefits, Side Effects & Where to Buy
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/31/cbd-gummies-potential-benefits-side-effects-where-to-buy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1743431430
6 months ago
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MAGA, Project 2025 targeting most vulnerable in society
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Trans people must be allowed to live full, safe lives
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/27/opinion-trans-people-must-allowed-full-safe-lives/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1743431416
6 months ago
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Sahitya Akademi seen as mirror of government’s cultural agenda
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LGBTQ poets included in India’s premier literary festival
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/25/lgbtq-poets-included-in-indias-premier-literary-festival/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1743101512
6 months ago
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‘The city has a complete obligation to manage this, make it safe’
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D.C. queer bar owners sound alarm on WorldPride security concerns
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/25/worldpride-security-concerns-gay-bar-owners-sound-alarm/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1743101479
6 months ago
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PEPFAR-funded programs in Africa suspended services
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UNAIDS: US funding cuts puts millions of lives at risk
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/26/unaids-us-funding-cuts-puts-millions-of-lives-at-risk/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1743101489
6 months ago
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