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Judge temporarily blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of transgender care at New York hospitals
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (541+ words) NEWS ALERT: President Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill, saying voting bill should pass Congress first June 24, 2026, 12: 43 PM Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled a day after hearing oral arguments in Manhattan, calling the government's pursuit of the most sensitive…...
How the Lavender Scare shaped federal hiring practices for LGBTQ workers for decades
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (525+ words) June 24, 2026, 8: 04 AM Throughout June, WTOP is recognizing and honoring the rich history and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community in the region. Find'stories celebrating Pride'on air, online and on the'WTOP News app. As Mc Carthyism was running rampant in the nation's…...
In a rainbow-trimmed robe at the World Cup, a gay Qatari doctor advocates for equal rights
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (688+ words) June 24, 2026, 12: 32 AM "That's why the World Cup is really powerful, because people don't need to hear about who I am " I can just walk, be seen, and that's it," he said. "We don't have to say a word." Four years…...
First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (827+ words) U. S. HOUSE RACE: Rep. April Mc Clain Delaney defeats David Trone and six other challengers to win the Democratic primary for Maryland's 6th District MD GOVERNOR REMATCH: Republican Dan Cox wins GOP primary and will face Gov. Wes Moore again in November…...
DC-area faith leaders promote inclusion, belonging for LGBTQ+ community
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (482+ words) Ana Golden | ana. golden@wtop. com June 22, 2026, 4: 24 AM Throughout June, WTOP is recognizing and honoring the rich history and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community in the region. Find'stories celebrating Pride'on air, online and on the'WTOP News app. Members of the…...
Former DC reporter, now trans comedian proud of selfless love of people "who have seen the best in me
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (637+ words) NEWS ALERT: Judge says Luigi Mangione will assert a psychiatric defense in murder case in killing of United Healthcare CEO June 17, 2026, 10: 38 AM Journalists and comedians are both storytellers " an award-winning former reporter who quit drinking, came out as trans, and…...
Tens of thousands join Pride marches in Romania, Bulgaria to call for equality
1+ week, 3+ day ago (358+ words) NEWS ALERT: President Donald Trump's name has been removed from the facade of the Kennedy Center June 13, 2026, 3: 28 PM Marchers walked through Bucharest in Romania and Sofia in Bulgaria, waving colorful flags and blowing whistles and calling for equality. Both Romania…...
Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride
2+ week, 6+ day ago (839+ words) NEWS ALERT: Ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty to retaining classified information June 4, 2026, 11: 40 AM Without directly saying the idea was to replace Pride, the governors of Indiana and Tennessee rebranded June as Nuclear Family Month to celebrate…...
10 can't-miss Pride Month events in DC
3+ week, 1+ day ago (480+ words) June 2, 2026, 4: 35 AM This year's Pride Month is bringing a colorful lineup of celebrations to D. C. , including historic tours, waterfront festivities, dance parties, concerts, family-friendly events and the beloved Capital Pride Parade. Listed in chronological order, here are a few can't-miss events…...
DC mayor kicks off Pride Month with flag raising
3+ week, 1+ day ago (371+ words) June 1, 2026, 9: 22 PM D. C. Mayor Muriel Bowser hosted a festival Monday afternoon on the front steps of the John A. Wilson Building for the city's fourth annual flag raising to signify the first day of Pride Month. "We're celebrating Pride Month in the…...