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Feb 08, 2024

‘I’m Soggy With Gratitude’: What’s Next For Beloved Queer Space As You Are After Flood Of Donations

As donations pour in, As You Are’s owners and fans share what the bar/café means for the community — and where it’s going.

Aug 25, 2023

Montgomery County Parents Can’t Opt Kids Out Of Required LGBTQ+ Material, Judge Rules

While a setback for parents and advocates, the judge’s ruling this week is not a final resolution of the lawsuit that three families filed in May against school board members and MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight.

Aug 10, 2023

Montgomery County Schools’ Fight Over LGBTQ+ Content, Explained

Earlier this year, several families filed a lawsuit demanding they be allowed to opt out of LGBTQ+ course materials. A federal judge will decide whether to grant a preliminary injunction by the beginning of the school year.

Jun 08, 2023

‘Everybody Needs To Be Brave’: For One D.C. Drag Queen, The Show Must Go On

Tara Hoot’s pandemic hobby has faced right-wing protests. But she isn’t fazed. She’s just trying to spread joy during her drag story hour.

Jun 06, 2023

The D.C. Area Is On Alert For Mpox As Pride Starts. Here’s What You Need To Know.

All your questions answered.

Mar 08, 2023

D.C.’s New Gay Bar And Club, Bunker, Drops ‘No High Heels’ Dress Code After Pushback

Bunker still strongly discourages patrons from wearing high heels as a safety precaution.

Feb 20, 2023

Loyalty Bookstores’ Drag Queen Story Hour Targeted By Anti-LGTBQ Protestors

People in attendance say the drag queen story hour event was targeted by anti-LGTBQ groups, and citizens who gathered to shield the event’s participants were attacked.

Jan 17, 2023

Jasmine ‘Starr’ Parker, A Black Trans Woman Killed In D.C., ‘Deserved So Much More Than What She Got’

The killing is part of a surge in violence against trans and LGBTQ+ people, advocates say.

Nov 23, 2022

Founder Ruby Corado Allegedly Stole More Than $400,000 From Casa Ruby

Corado’s legal representation and the attorney general’s updated complaint must both be finalized by Monday.

Nov 22, 2022

Here Are Some Local Ways To Give And Find Support After The Club Q Shooting

Five people were killed at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs this weekend.

 
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