When racism meets homophobia This essay by noted D.C. poet and cultural critic Reuben Jackson (who is not LGBT) aired today on WAMU radio. In his commentary, Jackson writes of his recent experience of anti-LGBT sentiment in a District restaurant, and the link ...more >>
'You've been had' Twitter users are
responding fiercely today to news that the U.S. Justice Department is defending
in court the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Although many gay legal
experts had frowned upon the case in question and didn't expect it to ...more >>
Hot off the presses Today's
issue of the Blade - a robust volume of 104 pages - was no small undertaking.
Our editorial, advertising and production teams were exhausted after we
assembled the annual Pride issue. But
the job wasn't done when we hit "send" late ...more >>
Rev. Jackson plays victim on Fox News Rev. Harry Jackson appeared on Fox News’ “O’Reilly Factor” Thursday night to play the victim and complain that the Blade has endangered his and his family’s safety by reporting ...more >>
Mr. and Miss Capital Pride winners announced pan style="font-size: small;">Congratulations to this year's winners from Washington Blade:Mr. Capital Pride Leather 2009 — Matt BamfordMs. Capital Pride Leather 2009 — Jackie ThompsonMr. ...more >>
Adam Lambert liberated The news that “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert came out to Rolling Stone didn’t exactly come as a surprise.
Lambert flouted gender norms throughout the competition, sporting guyliner ...more >>
Rev. Jackson's roommate Rev. Harry Jackson, who is leading a referendum effort to overturn D.C.’s marriage recognition bill, has some explaining to do.
Lou Chibbaro, Jr., the Blade’s senior news reporter, has done ...more >>
'Real World' coming to D.C. D.C. is abuzz with the rumors that MTV’s “Real World” is finally coming to Washington. The show’s seven strangers are reportedly moving into a house at 2000 S St., N.W., on June ...more >>
