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    US House blocks effort to codify transgender servicemember ban into law

    Jul 23, 2026 / Emma LaPointe via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
  • Then-U.S. Rep.Barney Frank (D-Mass.) (Washington Blade photo by Doug Hinckle)
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    Politicians, activists pay tribute to Barney Frank

    May 21, 2026 / Joe Reberkenny via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
  • U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) speak at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 11, 2026. (Washington Blade photo by Joe Reberkenny)
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    Top Democrats reintroduce trans bill of rights

    Feb 12, 2026 / Joe Reberkenny via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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    Top Democrats reintroduce bill to investigate discrimination against LGBTQ+ military members

    Jan 28, 2026 / Joe Reberkenny via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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    Competing rallies draw hundreds to Supreme Court

    Jan 14, 2026 / Michael Key via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
  • The U.S. House passes H.R. 3492. (Screenshot via C-SPAN)
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    US House passes ‘most extreme anti-transgender legislation,’ advocates warn

    Dec 18, 2025 / Ryan Williams-Jent
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    Rubio mum on Hungary’s Pride ban

    May 08, 2025 / Michael K. Lavers of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of the National LGBT Media Association
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    Top Congressional Democrats reintroduce Equality Act on Trump’s 100th day in office

    Apr 30, 2025 / Christopher Kane of the Washington Blade, Courtesy of the National LGBT Media Association
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    Pentagon will identify transgender service members and begin discharging them

    Feb 28, 2025 / Christopher Kane of the Washington Blade, Courtesy of the National LGBT Media Association
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    House Dems urge OPM not to implement anti-trans executive order

    Feb 07, 2025 / Christopher Kane of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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    Trump signs order to restrict gender-affirming health care for minors

    Jan 30, 2025 / Christopher Kane of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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    Rep. Mark Takano to lead Congressional Equality Caucus

    Jan 03, 2025 / Christopher Kane of the Washington Blade, Courtesy of the National LGBT Media Association
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  • News / 3 hours ago

    Orlando Front Runners and Walkers member Patrick Herman found deceased; investigation ongoing

  • (Photo courtesy MCC Tampa)
    News / 6 hours ago

    MCC Tampa celebrates 55 years of love, faith and community

  • The U.S. Supreme Court with an LGBTQ Pride flag flying in front of it. (Washington Blade Photo by Michael Key)
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    Trump asks Supreme Court to allow restrictions on gender-affirming care in prisons

  • U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
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    Education Department rolls back protections for LGBTQ+ students under Title IX

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