Posts tagged Lgbt
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Check out this map (and history) of DC’s LGBT places and spaces
Pride week starts on Thursday! This interactive maps the places and spaces that have been important to the DC's LGBT community for more than 50 years. Keep reading…
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Seeking cheaper space and new audiences, DC artists head to MD and VA
Rockville might seem like an unlikely place for a queer punk show. But for artist and curator Eames Armstrong, hosting a show is a way to connect to local kids who need creative outlets. It’s also a sign of how DC’s art and music scenes are expanding into Maryland and Virginia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Dedicated Metro funding?
Dedicated funding now; No Metro sales tax; A cause for celebration?; Respect the bus driver; Architecture and aging; Build at Braddock?; Mixed-use to retail; The benefit of city colleges; More wealthy babies; Driver’s ed for everyone; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Plethora of opinions, paucity of options
No full track closures; RFK reactions; Housing-related stress; A new approach for Metro; Maryland’s need for speed; Travel bans for LGBT fans; Mosquitoes beware; Measuring cycling stress; Howard Theatre disappointment; And…. Keep reading…
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Raising awareness can curb street harassment
For women and LGBT individuals, street harassment can make using streets, parks, and public transportation unpleasant at best and dangerous at worst. Raising awareness about their experiences can discourage this behavior and produce more sensitive planning as well. Street harassment is sexual harassment or assault that happens in public places. It generally targets women… Keep reading…
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DCPS shows commitment to LGBT students and families
On Saturday, DC Public Schools will be one of many organizations walking in the Capital Pride parade, and they’ve invited all schools to join them. While it’s a terrific show of DCPS’ commitment to inclusive schools, this isn’t all they’re doing for LGBT students and families. At the parade, you’ll find a family-friendly crowd who I’m… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Hike
Council raises income tax; DC bond rating precarious; Happy birthday CaBi!; Meet the transit police; Taxi drivers sue for larger voice; Davis wins in PG; $100 million for commuter parking lots; Waterfront park a big improvement; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Government moves
Maryland agency to New Carrollton; Tax increase on wealthy likely today; Orange pushes full-time, term-limited council; DC teachers pick merit pay; Fiona vs. Jack?; Senate could cut partnership; Who are the free riders?; Miami Park(ing) Day organizer arrested; And…. Keep reading…
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Weekend links: Getting serious about parks
Tourmobile’s end “likely”; A tale of two parks; Numerology of bus transit; DC’s gays live closer to downtown; Maryland and counties duel on Smart Growth; Floridians run for their lives; Suburban poverty rising; The ultimate environmentally destructive highway; Capital cities unfairly reviled; And…. Keep reading…