July 30, 2013
Lesbians at 2013 Phasefest

14 Reasons You Know You’re a D.C. Lesbian

Washington, D.C. is known for its monuments, museums, and...the treasured lesbian community. Here are fourteen reasons you know you're a DC lesbian.
July 25, 2013
Emily Hecht McGowan

National LGBT Bar Association Recognizes Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40

By Eboné F. Bell
The National LGBT Bar Association announced their “Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40 Class of 2013.” Within this prestigious group are three women from the D.C. Metropolitan area who have distinguished themselves in their field and demonstrated a profound commitment to LGBT equality.
July 23, 2013
Micaela Kaibni Raen and Dee Norwood

Shoestrings, Bubble Gum and the Gay Mom’s Club

By Micaela Kaibni Raen
With so many successes and setbacks for the LGBTQ community, it’s hard to know the legal status of our families. In the midst of ongoing legislative changes, the law protects some of our families; others are held together with frayed shoestrings and chewed bubble gum.
July 23, 2013
A Pride flag and the District of Columbia flag wave side by side

D.C. Passes JaParker Deoni Jones Birth Certificate Equality Amendment Act

By Katy Ray
Washington, D.C. legislators have taken yet another significant stride toward bringing transgender equality to the District. Recently, councilmembers unanimously approved the JaParker Deoni Jones Birth Certificate Equality Amendment Act of 2013.