The newly formed group WERK for Peace’s motto is: “We are queer, we are here, we will dance.”
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden visited Orlando, Florida today, to meet with victims and families of victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting. President Obama offered words of sympathy: “Today, the Vice President and I told them, on behalf of the American people, that our hearts are broken, too, but we stand with you and that we are here for you, and that we are remembering those who you loved so deeply.”…
Leave it to PETA to turn the Orlando tragedy into a parade of stuffed animal heads.
That doesn’t mean the measures will pass, though.
“I’m prepared to stand on this floor and talk about the need for this body to come together on keeping terrorists away from getting guns.”
Pride continued on Sunday, but with increased security, heavy hearts, and a renewed sense of the events’ importance.
President Obama while delivering remarks about the Orlando mass shooting (Getty Images) This afternoon, for the fifteenth time since he took office, President Obama spoke out against the violence of a mass shooting, calling the attack on an Orlando nightclub that left 50 dead and 53 injured a “brutal murder, a horrific massacre of dozens of innocent people.” “We stand with people of Orlando who have endured a terrible attack on their city,” the…
In the mid-’80s, the Rock-afire Explosion were the most popular animatronic band in the country. Years later—in West Virginia—the band is falling to pieces.
With a number of area teams gearing up for a playoff run, it’s an exciting time for sports in the Washington area. Here’s what you should be watching this week. Don’t hesitate to leave your own suggestions in the comments, and, if you’re so inclined, shoot me an email with suggestions for next week. Tuesday Most of this week’s slate is packed with some great action. Tuesday is an exception. For those that aren’t reading…
George Mason capped a successful holiday week by beating South Carolina yesterday to take third-place in the Old Spice Classic in Orlando, Fla. Will Thomas paced the Patriots with 22 points and 11 rebounds, solidifying his place on the All-Tournament team. George Mason kicked off their tournament with an 87-77 win over 18th-ranked Kansas State. John Vaughan’s 21 points led the team, which put all five starters in double figures. Folarin Campbell’s 25 points made…
