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GLAA testifies in support of sex work decriminalization

Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington Testimony on Bill 23-0318, Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 2019 Before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety D.C. Council October…

GLAA: Mayor’s new partnership with US Atty is a retreat on statehood

The following statement was issued by GLAA President Bobbi Strang. February 11, 2019 ​In a move that harkens back to the failed “tough on crime” criminal justice reform of decades…

DC Election Candidates Respond to GLAA Questionnaire

Use the link below to access candidates’ responses to many questions on issues affecting LGBTQ people in the District of Columbia. GLAA 2018 Election Project

GLAA Announces 2018 Distinguished Service Awards

GLAA of Washington, DC, is pleased to announce its 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipients. GLAA presents awards to local individuals and organizations that have served the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and…

GLAA Supports Bill 22-0594 – Student Fair Access to School Act of 2017

BEFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION  Testimony of GLAA on B22-0594 – Student Fair Access to School Act of 2017 GLAA is pleased to submit…

GLAA Statement on Capital Pride Protest

GLAA Statement on Capital Pride Protest June 15, 2017 At this year’s Capital Pride Parade, a small group of individuals chose to engage in protests that caused delays and made…

Restore funding for the Benning Extension of the Streetcar into Ward 7

All Councilmembers Council of the District of Columbia 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Request to fully restore funding for Streetcar Expansion to Ward 7 Dear Councilmember: We at…

Moving the Needle on Reproductive Justice and Family Planning in DC

Moving the Needle on Reproductive Justice and Family Planning in DC Earlier this month, the Collaborative Reproduction Amendment Act became law in DC after completing its Congressional review period. The…

Sept. 9 – DC Center Fall Reception

.@TheDCCenter hosts 11th annual Fall Reception this Friday https://t.co/hTSsLHDdQl — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) September 6, 2016 Click here for more information and to order tickets.

Obama: the adult in the room

The president soared last night, a fact that was all the more clear as Republicans, trapped in their refusal to give him credit or respect for anything ever, sat on…