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NBC anchor misgenders trans Rep.-elect Sarah McBride on TV. Here’s what newsrooms should do when that happens

“Mistakes happen on the air and in everyday conversation, and the best course is to apologize, correct, and move on, then work to not repeat it,” GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis told The Advocate.

Girl Rescinds Story About Bullies Cutting Dreadlocks at School

The incident had allegedly occurred at a school where Karen Pence works.

Kamala Harris Becomes First Sitting V.P. to March in Pride Event

"We celebrate all the accomplishments" of the LGBTQ+ community but have much more to do, Harris told the crowd at the Capital Pride Walk in D.C.

D.C. Mayor Bowser: Not a Closeted Lesbian But a Proud Straight Ally

Asked if she was a lesbian in the closet, Muriel Bowser said she's not closeted, then clarified that she's proud to be a straight ally to LGBTQ+ people.

Soldiers from prestigious U.S. Army unit charged with stealing Pride flags in Virginia

A community rallies behind an LGBTQ+ couple in south Arlington, transforming the neighborhood into a beacon of solidarity and support, after soldiers allegedly stole their Pride flags.

Question on Sexually Explicit School Library Books Upsets Virginia Parents

They say they can’t access their children’s school records without first answering a question they believe is political and asked in bad faith.

Youngkin Latest GOP Gov. Skeptical of AP African American Studies

The right worries that white kids could be taught the truth about the Black experience in the United States over time.

MSNBC revamps weekend morning show with two prominent Black gay men as cohosts

Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels will host The Weekend alongside Jackie Alemany.

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Washington Supreme Court Again Rules Against Antigay Florist

Barronelle Stutzman's religion doesn't allow her to discriminate, the state court ruled, in a case that may wind up at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Maryland Parents Can’t Opt Kids Out of LGBTQ-Related Lessons: Judge

The group of parents are upset that their kids would be exposed to diverse authors and viewpoints in their English classes.

Va. School Board Protects Trans Students Over Hecklers' Objections

One of the nation's largest school districts, Fairfax County, has chosen 'equality' in the face of fierce and vocal opposition.

Queer Teen Accused of Stabbing Boyfriend to Death

A 19-year-old teen was arrested for allegedly killing his 62-year-old hairstylist partner.

Wendy Rieger, Beloved NBC Anchor and LGBTQ+ Champion, Has Died

Tributes poured in on social media after news of her death was announced

Two New D.C. Lesbian Clubs Seek to Reverse Trend of the "Dying" Bar

Amid the shuttering of bars for women around the country, D.C.'s XX+ and A League of Her Own have done booming business since opening this summer. 

Man Charged With Raping & Robbing Men He Met On Tinder

Local police are asking other victims, of which they believe there are more, to come forward.

A Washington city council cuts a pizza program for LGBTQ+ youth after concerns about turning kids transgender

The Ellensburg community raised more funds than the city had previously allocated to rescue the program that provided pizza and a safe space for LGBTQ+ teens.

LIVEBLOG: Election Day

Republicans have had an unthinkable night, with it becoming a real possibility the party will retain control of the Senate and House, while also winning the presidency.

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