Love, D.C. Style

Watch as the first couples to marry under the District's marriage equality law celebrate their love before a crowd of family, friends, supporters... and media

Published on March 9, 2010, 10:20pm

Marriage Marches On

Gay and lesbian couples line up at D.C. courthouse to file applications for the city's first legally recognized marriage licenses for same-sex couples

Published on March 3, 2010, 7:58pm

With Washington's marriage equality law going into effect on March 3, up to 100 couples made the trek to the D.C. courthouse to submit their applications for marriage licenses. District law requires a three-business-day waiting period for applications for wedding licenses – legally recognized same-sex marriages will begin on Tuesday, March 9. The celebratory scene included D.C. Councilmember David Catania (I-At Large), who introduced and shepherded the legislation, as well as local LGBT-supportive clergy who broke into song when confronted ...[more]

Celebrating Marriage Equality

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton throws a celebration on Capitol Hill to mark the enactment of the city' marriage equality law

Published on March 3, 2010, 11:22am

Counting down the minutes until D.C. marriage equality legislation became law, D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) threw a celebratory party in the Rayburn House Office Building. On hand were D.C. Councilmembers David Catania (I-At Large), who introduced and shepherded the legislation through the D.C. Council, and Phil Mendelson (D-At Large). As couples who plan to be legally wed under the District's new law looked on, the Gay Men's Chorus performed a selection of ...[more]

Phase 1 40th Anniversary Party

Ebone Bell takes you inside the celebration

Published on March 1, 2010, 6:14pm

Phase 1 celebrated its 40th anniversary with a weekend of events. Washington's longest-running lesbian bar is located in the popular 8th Street section of Capitol Hill. Ebone Bell hosts this video, speaking with some of the entertainers, and then takes you inside to witness a bit of the party held on Saturday night, February 27.Read more about this event, the Phase, its current offerings and the history of its development, here at MetroWeekly. For hundreds of photos, a schedule of ...[more]

Nathaniel Frank and Dan Choi on DADT Repeal Efforts

Metro Weekly Exclusive

Published on February 24, 2010, 7:21pm

Dr. Nathaniel Frank, author of Unfriendly Fire, spoke Tuesday, Feb. 23 at a Smithsonian panel on the history of African-American service in the U.S. military. He spoke with Metro Weekly about the importance of repealing ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell.'' Also interviewed is Lt. Dan Choi, one of the most prominent faces of the effort to end the ban on openly gay service in the military. For full coverage of the effort to repeal ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell,'' visit ...[more]

Can Conservatism Make Room for Gays?

Andrew Sullivan, Maggie Gallagher and British MP Nick Herbert debate the role of gays in conservative politics at the Cato Institute

Published on February 18, 2010, 4:48pm

Cato Institute Executive Vice President David Boaz moderates a Feb. 17 forum, “Is There a Place for Gay People in Conservatism and Conservative Politics,” with Atlantic blogger Andrew Sullivan; National Organization for Marriage president Maggie Gallagher; and U.K. Shadow Secretary of State Nick Herbert, MP. The forum set off a number of fireworks between anti-marriage equality activist Gallagher and Sullivan, especially over the impact of same-sex marriage laws and religious-based adoption services. Read more about the gay adoption ...[more]

Cakes for Cash

The D.C. leather community's annual Scarlet's Bake Sale raises thousands for local charities

Published on February 14, 2010, 6:26am

DC Eagle, Washington, DCFebruary 13, 2010The 38th Annual Scarlet's Bake Sale raised approximately $5,500 for the Mautner Project, Moveable Feast and Emmaus Services for the Aging.The event is held annually at the DC Eagle in Washington, DC and is organized by The Scarlet Foundation. Video features interviews with Craig Carlton and Matt ...[more]

Snowmageddon 2010

DC residents gather for fun snowball fight in Dupont Circle after rare blizzard

Published on February 6, 2010, 7:18am

2009 Coverboy of the Year

Video of Cesar, Grant, and Ryan: Metro Weekly's top 3 Finalists

Published on December 16, 2009, 8:43am

DC responds to Maine voters repeal of gay marriage

Washington residents rally in Dupont Circle against loss of marriage in Maine, for marriage in the District of Columbia

Published on November 5, 2009, 8:51am