Families

Council passes Councilmember Allen’s Emergency Legislation Protecting Women’s Health From Federal Threats

We applaud DC councilmembers advocating for women’s rights and proactively ensuring the healthcare quality for all women. Yesterday, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen introduced this legislation along with the 12…

She’s like buttah

The Onion (satire) reports: Expressing concerns about the propriety of being left alone with a syrup container of the opposite sex, Vice President Mike Pence reportedly asked his waiter Thursday…

Ben Carson: LGBTQ Americans will not be given 'extra rights' for public housing

Ben Carson: LGBTQ Americans will not be given 'extra rights' for public housing https://t.co/x8X8UjEGWa pic.twitter.com/VdUIGRtgiL — GSN (@gaystarnews) January 13, 2017 If you can think of an “extra right,” I’d…

Norton slams anti-democratic congressional effort to block D.C. Death with Dignity Act

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch – o: 202-225-8050, c: 202-225-8143 January 12, 2017 Norton Blasts Lankford and Wenstrup for Introducing Bills to Block D.C.’s ‘Death with Dignity Act,’ Violating Local Control Principles…

Rep. Chaffetz plans to block D.C. Death with Dignity Act

Catholic me, recoils at ending life; Republican me, rejects big gvt meddling; human me wants right to die w/dignity. https://t.co/r8p0pgUOwd — Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) January 10, 2017 Our usual congressional…

President Obama’s farewell address

A strong, wise, eloquent and moving speech. A friend today said she had never so wanted a speech to continue.

The Grownup Is Leaving the Building

@WashBlade My tribute to President #Obama: "The grownup is leaving the building" https://t.co/2iJAkSBTSi pic.twitter.com/1zDAYOHMLg — Richard Rosendall (@RickRosendall) January 12, 2017

Taiwan takes another step towards legalizing same-sex marriage

Taiwan takes another step towards legalizing same-sex marriage https://t.co/pTlHp9XHxr #Taiwan #MarriageEquaility pic.twitter.com/kvX56z7nWk — GSN (@gaystarnews) December 26, 2016

Republicans Could Repeal Marriage Equality in 3 Easy Steps.

Republicans Could Repeal Marriage Equality in 3 Easy Steps. Here’s How: WATCH https://t.co/1Etrd3nYR7 pic.twitter.com/NH3TLtTaso — Towleroad (@tlrd) December 20, 2016 Matt Baume explains.

Mayor Bowser signs Death with Dignity Act

BREAKING: @MayorBowser signs DC #AidInDying law! Read more: https://t.co/UASGOMI5Ce pic.twitter.com/r720k6Cqw7 — Compassion & Choices (@CompAndChoices) December 20, 2016 Thanks to Mayor Bowser for signing this legislation.