Shauna Miller

Photo by Jimbo3DC Supporters of marriage equality packed the gym at Northwest's Kennedy Recreation Center Monday night for a "Rally for D.C. Marriage Equality." The mood was celebratory on the eve of the D.C. Council's final vote on a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in the District, which is expected... continue reading on DCist

As City Desk noted last week, D.C. will recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions starting 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, barring any last-ditch appeal today. That’s when the clock runs out on the 30-day congressional review of the marriage recognition bill passed in May by the D.C. Council and signed... continue reading on DCist

Photo by gerdaindc D.C. Public Schools will release its summer reading list for students Friday, and some local librarians have alleged that gay titles under early consideration were removed. D.C. Public Library spokesman George Williams said that books with gay themes were included in the initial round of discussions... continue reading on DCist

Groups including Bilerico D.C., The Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance, The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club and The Log Cabin Republicans of Metro D.C. sponsored a community forum on gay marriage and the faith community Wednesday night at All Souls Church in Adams Morgan. The panel featured Episcopal priest Rev.... continue reading on DCist

Fred Phelps Whackadoo Fred Phelps and members of the Topeka-based Westboro Baptist Church will make stops in Virginia and the District this morning, picketing Fairfax High School, George Mason University and several embassies before reaching the White House around 11:30 a.m. Gay groups, including Boston-based Driving Equality and Equality... continue reading on DCist