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Gay Va. couple hopeful voters will enshrine marriage equality in state constitution (opens the original)
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A referendum on whether to enshrine marriage equality in Virginia’s constitutional amendment is on the ballot this year. If voters approve Question 2, it will codify the U.S. Supreme Court’s Obergefell ruling in 2015 that extended marriage rights to same-sex couples across the country — gays and lesbians have been able to legally marry in Virginia since Oct. 6, 2014. Rob Bookbinder and James Fisher are a married couple who live in Arlington. They have been together for 38 years — Bookbinder and
Furries take over the Metro (opens the original)
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The DMV’s own furry group was on full display on the Metro on Sept. 12. Shutterpaws is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Maryland. The furry group has been doing the FurRide event since 2024 and has blown up in popularity for furries around DMV. They showcased themselves on the Silver and Blue Lines near the Smithsonian on Sept. 12. “A lot of careful planning goes into running these events, with the goal being a seamless and enjoyable experience for everyone who attend
Queer mega stars coming to D.C. this fall (opens the original)
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As D.C. enters the fall season, LGBTQ performers and allies will take the stage. This fall’s lineup is massive and diverse, from rock to electronic dance music. Ryan Beatty, a gay musical artist, will bring his show, “Arms Over Armor North American Tour ’26” to the Lincoln Theater (1215 U St. N.W.) in D.C. on Sep. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets go for $43.15 per attendee. Visit https://www.thelincolndc.com/#block-3 for more information. All Things Go Music Festival: A major lineup of allies, including
Virginia Anti-Violence Project struggles to fill federal funding gaps (opens the original)
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A loss of federal funding has threatened to adversely impact the Virginia Anti-Violence Project’s work in the state. The group’s mission is to assist LGBTQ and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) victims of domestic, sexual, interpersonal, and state violence with direct support, education, and advocacy. The VAVP seeks to build a future where LGBTQ and BIPOC individuals can live freely without a sense for worry about violence. “Virginia Anti-Violence Project helps to close the distance
Md. groups receive state grants to fight hate crimes (opens the original)
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy are awarding a total of $10 million in grants in the 2027 fiscal year to nonprofit organizations that work to prevent hate crimes in the state. The funds will be used to support those who feel targeted or discriminated against because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status. The Pride Center of Maryland is among the recipients. Churches, synagogues, mosques, and LGBTQ organ
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