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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…

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…

Sen. Cory Booker Testifies Against Sen. Jeff Sessions

Superb testimony by Sen. Cory Booker. Tom Cotton is unhappy that Cory Booker is testifying against a fellow senator. It’s a violation of custom, he says. Well so is drafting…

Streep quietly, eloquently eviscerates Trump’s bullying, xenophobia

Brava, Meryl. Without rancor and without mentioning the president-elect’s name, the most celebrated actor of either sex in Hollywood used her moment to raise her voice against bullying and xenophobia….

Women’s March on Washington opens contentious dialogues about race

Race-related confrontations have been erupting among women planning to march against Trump. https://t.co/07LbyDrFji pic.twitter.com/quuFjJyUXP — NYT National News (@NYTNational) January 9, 2017

D.C. city officials launch LGBT youth house

D.C. city officials launch LGBT youth house @SMYALDMV @MayorBowser @DCLGBTQ https://t.co/KASxUqf2jk — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) January 9, 2017 Congrats to SMYAL on this breakthrough.

Golden Globes: 'Moonlight' wins best drama

Golden Globes: 'Moonlight' wins best drama, 'La La Land' rakes in awards https://t.co/n4hovjds0z — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) January 9, 2017 Moonlight, my pick for best film of the year, won…

Jan. 19 – Love Trumps Hate Rainbow Bash

Have you bought your tickets yet for the #LoveTrumpsHate Rainbow Bash? @dcbrau @absolutvodka @TequilaAvion @WhatsUpAtTown @jamesonwhiskey pic.twitter.com/YWE9F55gWP — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) January 9, 2017

Air Force upgrades 91-year-old gay veteran’s discharge

Air Force upgrades 91-year-old gay veteran’s discharge https://t.co/tkCHqBxYPf — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) January 10, 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…