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D.C. Mayor Raises LGBTQ Pride Flag Above Wilson Building - www.metroweekly.com - Pennsylvania - Columbia - city Washington, area District Of Columbia
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01.06.2023

D.C. Mayor Raises LGBTQ Pride Flag Above Wilson Building

On Thursday, Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked off Pride month in Washington, D.C. by raising an LGBTQ Pride flag above the John A.

Proposed Cut to “Festival Fund” Could Be Detrimental to Capital Pride - www.metroweekly.com - Kenya - Columbia
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12.05.2023

Proposed Cut to “Festival Fund” Could Be Detrimental to Capital Pride

series of budget recommendations, including a proposed cut of $1.5 million from the Festival Fund, also known as the Special Event Relief Fund.The fund, which is made possible by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, allows organizers of festivals or outdoor special events to apply for financial assistance to cover the costs of street closings, security, and other city agency support services. The recommendations are slated to be voted upon by the full council on Tuesday, May 16, and if approved, will become part of the District of Columbia’s fiscal year 2024 budget. Ryan Bos, the executive director of Capital Pride Alliance, told Metro Weekly in an interview that the costs of various city agency fees needed to carry out the Capital Pride Parade and Festival, as well as other Pride Weekend events, can cost between $550,000 and $750,000 per year.

Nadeau, Allen, and Silverman Receive Top Ratings from GLAA - www.metroweekly.com - Kenya
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19.10.2022

Nadeau, Allen, and Silverman Receive Top Ratings from GLAA

questionnaire, which surveys candidates about their stances on various issues prioritized by the LGBTQ political group.Issued every two years, the questionnaire grades mayoral, Council, and attorney general candidates — in both the primary and the general elections — on the depth and thoroughness of their answers, in addition to holding GLAA’s preferred positions on various issues. Candidates are rated on a scale of -10 to +10, with points awarded for answers that align with GLAA’s positions, as well as their record on LGBTQ rights.

ANC Rainbow Caucus urges D.C. Council to pass law prohibiting LGBTQ “panic” defenses - www.metroweekly.com
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30.11.2020

ANC Rainbow Caucus urges D.C. Council to pass law prohibiting LGBTQ “panic” defenses

bill, known as the “Bella Evangelista and Tony Hunter Panic Defense Prohibition and Hate Crimes Response Amendment of 2020,” would ban the use of the gay and trans “panic” defense in criminal cases where an LGBTQ individual is a victim of a bias crime.The most recent bill was introduced in September 2019 and was granted a public hearing a month later, in response to calls from local advocates who argued that the defense tactic amounts to victim-blaming.

LGBTQ Victory Fund endorses three out gay candidates for office in D.C. - www.metroweekly.com
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23.09.2020

LGBTQ Victory Fund endorses three out gay candidates for office in D.C.

I’m honored to be endorsed by the LGBTQ @VictoryFund! As your representative on the @DCSBOE, I will advocate for ALL students.”I'm honored to be endorsed by the LGBTQ @VictoryFund!

All 12 D.C. Councilmembers denounce Jack Evans’ decision to run for his old seat - www.metroweekly.com
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31.01.2020

All 12 D.C. Councilmembers denounce Jack Evans’ decision to run for his old seat

An advocate for sex work decriminalization talks with D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans. – Photo: Sex Worker Advocates Coalition.

Openly gay D.C. Council candidate earns Working Families Party endorsement - www.metroweekly.com - county Ward
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29.01.2020

Openly gay D.C. Council candidate earns Working Families Party endorsement

Working Families Party endorsee Anthony Lorenzo Green – Photo: Facebook.

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