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John Lewis stands his ground
(Spider Martin/Courtesy Steven Kasher Gallery, New York) In this photo from Sunday, March 7, 1965, the young man in the trenchcoat on the right is leading a group of 600…
Rep. John Lewis testifies against Sen. Jeff Sessions
A national hero and longtime pro-LGBT ally who risked his life fighting for voting rights a half century ago steps up to oppose the nomination of a man with a…
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
White House backs Kerry apology for 1950s era gay firings
White House backs Kerry apology for 1950s era gay firings, calls it "a pretty strong message" https://t.co/Nj13nLmE3B @WashBlade — Chris Johnson (@chrisjohnson82) January 9, 2017 John Kerry issues formal ‘lavender…
A thought on Epiphany
Dream of Kings, Autun to 1125-1135, the Saint-Lazare, chapter house, Autun / DRAC de Bourgogne, Dijon © Hirmer Photo Archive Munich A year ago today, on the Feast of the…
President Obama, Japanese Prime Minister Abe visit Pearl Harbor
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reciprocates President Obama’s visit to Hiroshima by visiting the Pearl Harbor memorial site in Honolulu.
If Peter King is so worried about terrorism, why did he support the IRA?
If Peter King is so worried about terrorism, why did he support the IRA, asks @mehdirhasan https://t.co/FRIHkTB3EI pic.twitter.com/OzG5Vtom48 — NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) December 21, 2016 An excellent question. Peter King…
In assessing Trump, don’t forget Bush era
Opinion | In assessing Trump, don’t forget Bush era https://t.co/z13jJilcUt — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) December 1, 2016 Excellent commentary by Charles Francis of Mattachine Society. Mattachine’s “unerasure” activism is sadly…
State Dept. asked to apologize over 'lavender scare' firings
State Dept. asked to apologize over 'lavender scare' firings https://t.co/nLTDj5D6zA — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) December 3, 2016